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Armenia: Old Alliance Trumps EU Hopes
Russian leader Vladimir Putin seals renewed alliance with trip to Yerevan, although some take to the streets for Ukrainian-style protest.
Lessons for ICC as Tribunals Wind Down
As mixed and ad hoc courts prepare to close their doors what is the future of international justice?
IWPR Debate: Can ICC Prosecute Heads of State?
Panel discusses whether court can meet the challenges of putting Kenya’s president on trial.
Mladic Had "Effective Control" of Troops
Expert’s analysis concludes that wartime commander played instrumental role.
Bosnian Census Risks Deepening Ethnic Rifts
Politicians rush to claim triumph for their own particular group, even though census data on ethnicity hasn’t come out yet.
Slow Stifling of Opposition Papers in Azerbaijan
Libel suits, unpaid bills and now a ban on some street sales look like stealthy moves to curb critical voices.
Hard Labour for Uzbekistan's Religious Dissidents
Rights groups say “corrective labour” is becoming routine for short sentences as well as long ones.
Cuba's Biggest Black Market Thrives Despite Threats
As authorities warn of clampdown, traders say business should carry on as usual, eased by a bit of bribery.
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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.