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Transparency Merely "Symbolic" in Afghan Politics
Action on good governance badly needed to restore confidence and strengthen the state.
Reset in Azerbaijan-Armenia Talks Process?
High-level meetings after a long break offer hope of new momentum in long-running negotiations on Karabakh.
We See You as Strong, Not Just Victims, US Official Tells North Koreans
Assistant Secretary of State discusses appalling state of human rights but says change will come one day.
Pakistani Refugees Seek School Places in Afghanistan
Influx from North Waziristan puts strain on already overburdened system.
Uzbekistan: Schools Grind to a Halt as Staff Pick Cotton
Pupils miss out on lessons as teachers go off to the fields.
Mladic Witness Claims Hunger Deaths Were "Propaganda"
Former Bosnian Serb officer tells tribunal that aid deliveries to non-Serb enclaves were facilitated, not obstructed.
Corruption Hampers Development in Afghan Districts
Provincial councillors acknowledge that aid efforts sometimes ignore communities’ real needs.
Child Disappearances Spark Serial Killer Fears in Tajik Capital
Police tight-lipped on cases, allowing panic to spread.
Reducing Tensions on Central Asian Borders
Strong ties between Tajik and Kyrgyz governments prevent local unrest from getting out of hand.
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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.