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Cuban Journalist Ends Hunger Strike
UN body asked to look at continued arbitrary detention of Calixto Ramón Martínez Arias.
Lawyers Demand Former Rebel's Release
They say continued detention of former Lord's Resistance Army commander without charge is unlawful.
Moscow to Abandon Azeri Radar Site
Gabala facility was key early warning post, but Moscow isn’t prepared to accept massive rent increase just to keep it.
Hostage Charge Stays in Karadzic Indictment
Defendant had argued that peacekeepers were part of hostilities in Bosnia.
Armenian Opposition Party Shuns Key Election
After major group drops out of the race, other parties stand little chance, giving the president a clear run at re-election.
Grand Designs on Hold in Georgia
Plans for whole new city shelved, but port may yet be built.
"We Never Shot at Civilians" – Serb Colonel
Brigade commander in siege of Sarajevo supports Karadzic argument that Bosnian Serb actions were defensive.
Kazakstan: Janaozen One Year On
Authorities repressive and responsive by turn, but the old social contract has been torn up.
Cold Winds From Janaozen
Repression has worsened as authorities fail to learn the real lessons of December 2011 bloodshed.
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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.