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Abkhazia Mulls Property Ownership Reform
Critics of an already cautious scheme warn that allowing outsiders to buy homes carries unseen risks.
Ukraine: Donetsk Will Resist Russian Pressure
Economist Alex Ryabchyn argues that locals are afraid of the future but want to remain part of Ukraine.
Female Cabbies Drive Change in Afghan City
Women take the wheel in Mazar e-Sharif despite conservative social attitudes.
Ukraine Media Push for Change
Reporters move from covering protests to corruption revelations and next up, elections.
Kenya Witness Describes Rift Valley Threats, Evictions
Court hears that Kalenjin leaders urged Kikuyus to leave and go back “to their homes”.
Ukraine Corruption Probes a Warning to Future Leaders
YanukovychLeaks journalists put political leaders past, present and future, on notice that no one is immune from scrutiny.
Bosnian Graduates Face Grim Future
With unemployment among young people close to 60 per cent, even the best university education is no guarantee of a job.
Azerbaijan: Broad Consensus on Crimea Worries
With Karabakh in mind, government votes against Moscow's annexation move.
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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.