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Croatia, Bosnia Mull Prlic Verdict Implications
Conviction of six top Bosnian Croat officials raises some difficult questions about Zagreb’s role in the conflict.
Bad Books in Azerbaijan
IWPR’s country director had book confiscated just because it was published in Armenia.
Havana Buses Better, But Still a Way to Go
Problems remain despite government efforts to restore public transport to former efficiency.
Georgia to Relax Drug Laws
Tough rules have landed thousands in jail for possessing small amounts in recent years.
Kenyan Victims Withdraw From ICC Proceedings
Development is a further setback to the court’s work in Kenya, but does not halt legal process.
Mladic's Scything Gesture Meant "Execution" – Witness
“I was only following orders, but I took part in a horrible crime,” convicted army officer tells tribunal.
Karadzic Witness Pressed on Own Role at Srebrenica
Questioning focuses on what senior police officer saw, knew and did as mass killings began.
Gas Equals Power in Russian-Armenian Relations
Russian-controlled monopoly is bumping up fuel prices for cash-strapped Armenians.
Cuban Forgers Swamp Market With Low-Value Banknotes
Cashiers check paid-in money carefully, as they’ll have to replace any counterfeits out of their own pockets.
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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.