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Harlem Shakedown in Azerbaijan
In latest political arrest, officials accuse youth activist of making dance video.
Tackling Heroin Use in Afghan South
New treatment clinic promised for Zabul, but underlying causes run much deeper.
Havana Evictions Highlight Housing Shortage
Homeless Cubans squat in disused state properties.
Kyrgyz Government Faces Grilling on Economy
Deputy premier welcomes criticism, urges legislators to look at good news as well.
Tajiks, Kyrgyz Grapple With Frontier Issues
Recent clash shows how niggling resentments can suddenly explode.
Anti-Gay Riot in Georgian Capital
Embarrassment for government after police struggle to protect anti-homophobia march.
Libyan News Agency to Cover Vast Southern Region
Supported by IWPR, the service is already becoming an authoritative news source on the poorly-reported south.
Georgia Tackles Child Mortality
Infant deaths falling steady, but still higher than in many regional neighbours.
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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.