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Azerbaijan-Armenia: No Meeting of Minds
Presidents take a step forward by meeting face to face, but fundamental positions on Karabakh look as immovable as ever.
Hague Tribunal President Met by Protest at Sarajevo Meeting
Victims’ groups unhappy with recent rulings.
Afghan Clerics Denounce Media
Mullahs in Herat claim that some media output does more harm than suicide bombs.
EU Needs to Engage More With Uzbek Rights Groups - Activist
Shuhrat Ghaniev says EU could be useful “moderator” between authorities and NGOs.
Srebrenica Captives Never Arrived – Witness
Former officer says detention facilities were readied for 1,000-1,200 Bosniaks, but the plan suddenly changed.
Smuggling Flourishes in Tunisia
Customs service lacks the manpower, vehicles and helicopters it would need to stem the flow of consumer goods, arms and drugs.
Afghanistan: Ghazni Militia Holds Locals to Ransom
Governor says he’s powerless to stop abuses and extortion by armed men.
Abandoned Wives Struggle to Survive in Tajikistan
Experts say government action is needed to help families left behind by labour migrants.
Prestigious Award for Syrian Activist Hanadi Zahlout
"A powerful symbol of both what is possible and what is necessary for Syria’s future."
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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.