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Top Azerbaijani Journalist Behind Bars
Arrest of Khadija Ismayilova reflects determined campaign to "extinguish freedom of expression", says leading editor.
Mladic Witness Denies Ethnic Cleansing Policy Existed
Wartime official from northwest Bosnia says there was no strategy of removing non-Serbs.
Armenian Human Rights Defenders Predict Harsher Environment
As activists mark Human Rights Day 2014, they say things are likely to get worse once the country is part of Russia’s political project.
Armenia's Currency Troubles
Lower export revenues and falling money transfers from expats in Russia have sent the Armenian dram onto a downward path.
Afghans Believe Rule of Law Vital to Security
Local experts say social injustice has spurred young people to join the Taleban.
Afghanistan: Lords of Ghor
Government forces outnumbered four-to-one by dozens of unaccountable militias.
ICC Prosecutor Drops Case Against Kenyan President
High-profile failure exposes weaknesses in the way the court runs investigations, but also a lack of international resolve to make it work.
How Fair is Traditional Justice in Afghanistan?
Some are not convinced that time-honoured system ensures a fair outcome.
Armenia on Verge of Losing Airline
After one national carrier collapsed last year, its successor is fighting for survival.
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Ukraine Justice: “Reporting the Story is Just the Start”
Journalists need training and support to properly cover war crimes trials.
Ugandan Women Pay the Price of Exploitation
Activists warn that vulnerable domestic workers risk abuse, often returning with serious health conditions.
Harsh Victory at Position X
Commitment, sacrifice and luck secured a vital early win in the south-eastern campaign, but can Ukrainian forces press on?
Behind the Wheel in a Macho City
Some women face Adana's male-dominated traffic chaos for a living.
Life in the Shadows for Armenia’s Transgender Community
Recent murder highlights widespread discrimination and violence against LGBTI people.
Interview: The War on Disinformation
Open source intelligence (OSINT) can provide facts – but impatient, angry audiences often prefer opinions.