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Fading Hopes of Transitional Justice in Afghanistan
No one has yet called alleged perpetrators of war crimes to account, and there is little chance of it happening once foreign troops leave in 2014.
Afghans See No Signs of Security Handover in North
In Balkh province, residents say foreign troops are conducting searches just the same as before.
Georgian Laws Discriminate on Transgender Rights
Applying for jobs becomes difficult when a person’s gender identity isn’t as stated in their official paperwork.
Slow Progress on Iraq Mine Clearance
Vast areas still need to be mapped before demining can take place.
The Acting Mum
How a Serb woman in Bosnia adopted children from another community.
Row Over Uzbek Language in Kyrgyzstan
Calls for minority language to be dropped as option from school exams are dangerously incendiary, experts warn.
Demographics of Bosnian War Set Out
Bosniak population fell by more than 50 per cent in municipalities cited in Karadzic indictment.
Judges Refuse Request to Postpone Mladic Trial
Defence team argued for more preparation time.
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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.