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Armenian Media Fight for Confidentiality Right
Fears that appeal court ruling will open the way to pressure on journalists to reveal their sources.
Will Azerbaijan's Big Brother Plan Work for Web?
Government wants better surveillance, but doing it through bureacracy suggests it’s out of touch with the technology.
Law Not Enough to Unravel Kenyan Land Disputes
Government urged not to politicise or oversimplify deep-rooted problems.
Chaotic Routes Out of East Ukraine
Some manage to travel freely, while others run the gauntlet through checkpoints and crossfire.
Supporting Libyan Reporters at Risk
Journalists learn essential survival skills for an increasingly dangerous profession.
Air Strike Aims Questioned in Aleppo Region
In the town of al-Bab, ISIS fighters have melted away, but they are still there.
Syria: Whose Side Was That Plane On?
Civilians in Aleppo grapple with politics of an intervention that some see as arbitrary and misdirected.
Georgia Ends Immigration Free-for-All
Some analysts fear stricter visa rules will deter foreigners who contribute to Georgian economic growth.
Ruto Witness Says He Was Told to Lie
Witness claims promises of life abroad and education for his children persuaded him to incriminate defendants.
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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.