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Uzbekistan's Thin Line of Human Rights Defenders
Activists put their own safety at risk by helping others.
Witness: Ruto Could Have Stopped Kenya Violence
Court hears that defendant had sufficient authority to have restored calm as soon as fighting broke out.
Red Faces as Georgian Officials' Lavish Spending Revealed
Swanky cars and iPhones for government staff seen as excessive at a time when money is tight.
On Appeal, Kosovo Convictions Largely Upheld
Technical alterations lead to cuts in some sentences for four defendants.
Double Win for Kyrgyz Government in Key Mayoral Polls
Election victories in Bishkek and Osh reflect strength of governing group.
Convicted Officer Denies Srebrenica Role
Witness tells Karadzic judges he was far away when mass killings took place.
Russian Energy Giant Captures Armenian Market
Critics say deal gives Kremlin political as well as economic leverage.
Armenian Courts Accused of Systemic Corruption
Highest appeals court disputes ombudsman’s findings, and insists bribery is punished, not encouraged.
Syria: Islamic Rules Enforced in Raqqa
Hard-line group forces women, and men too, to comply with rules of dress and behaviour.
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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.