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Date Set for First Mladic Witness
Judges downplay implications of failure to disclose documents and deems six-month delay unnecessary.
Gay Rights Under Attack in Armenia
Firebombing of bar, and the approval it met with, are telling indicators of hostility towards sexual minorities.
Milan Lukic Reiterates Innocence
Convicted of killing over 130 civilians, he again tells judges he was wrongly identified by witnesses.
ICC Turns Attention to Mali
Prosecutor exercises power to initiate his own investigations.
As Euro-Songs Fade, Azeri Dissidents Fear Hard Times
Campaigners who used Eurovision to highlight rights concerns now expect to pay price for speaking out.
Kyrgyz Women Take to Hijab
Islamic dress becomes more popular in previously secular urban communities.
Fears of Tension Grow in Kenya
Leading presidential candidates accused of incitement as government again tries to block international trials.
Ex-Special Ops Soldier Denies Simatovic was Commander
Court hears that “Red Berets” title could refer to other units.
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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.