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Afghans See Corruption as Enduring Legacy
Graft endemic in both local and national government institutions.
Donetsk, Mariupol Await Conflict Resurgence
Talk of new rebel offensive after build-up of troops and hardware in Ukraine’s southeast.
Afghanistan: Vaccination Boost for Kandahar
New initiative aims to reduce mortality rates in remote parts of the province.
Wartime Bosnian Serb Officer Blames Arkan for Sanski Most Crimes
Defence witness recalls Muslims and Croat living in the municipality until the paramilitaries arrived.
Armenian Tax Break Meets With Local Opposition
People living close to the border with Azerbaijan question government initiative intended to boost business in their areas.
Rockets Hit Afghan Border Province
Tensions build in eastern region as Kabul blames Islamabad for attacks.
Will Kazakstan Adopt Anti-Gay Legislation?
Ambition to host Winter Olympics could deter government from copying Moscow’s homophobic law.
Tajik Islamic Party Focuses on Female Vote
Its backing for a female presidential candidate last year helped win new supporters.
Karabakh Peace Prospects Shot Down Together With Helicopter?
Mutual recriminations as helicopter downing mars efforts to rebuild dialogue between leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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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.