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Dutchbat Soldier Recalls Summary Killing
Witness describes how Serb troops took man aside and shot him, and later how his own UN unit handed over its weapons.
Journalism "Minefield" in Azerbaijan
Reporters blackmailed, threatened and attacked as government clamps down further ahead of presidential election.
Croats Beaten Daily in North Serbia Jail – Witness
Testimony relates to Serb military actions in eastern Croatia in 1991.
Kenyan Authorities in the Dock Over Hate Speech
Was enough done to counter incitement and intimidation online during recent elections?
Kazakstan Journalist at Risk of Forcible Psychiatric Treatment
Concerns that hate speech laws are being used to silence anti-corruption campaigner and other government critics.
Sixty on Hunger Strike in Eastern Cuba
Authorities step up intimidation in hope of ending protest.
Security Remains Top Risk for Iraqi Journalists
Despite ongoing violence, some reporters argue that excessive security checks stop them getting the story.
Bleak Media Outlook in Repressive Stans
More than two decades after independence, press freedom remains stifled in Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
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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.