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Syrian Opposition Sceptical of Ceasefire
Critics of peace plan warn it might give President Bashar al-Assad breathing space to consolidate control.
Karadzic Disputes Victim Numbers
Expert describes identification process used for human remains in graves around Srebrenica.
Azerbaijan: Landmark Opposition Rally Poorly Attended
Suspicions that authorities kept protestor numbers down by insisting they gathered in remote location, then cutting bus services.
Kabul Attacks Raise Big Security Questions
Insurgents should never have been able to penetrate Afghan capital’s defences in the first place.
Compensation Calls as Uganda Renews LRA Amnesty
Process of reintegrating rebel combatants will continue, but too little has been done to help victims.
Georgia: Risking Life for Faith and Memory
Villagers cross dangerous line when they go to gather wood or visit family graves.
Georgian Women Condemn "Sexist" Game Show
Portrayal of women in popular culture reinforces discriminatory attitudes.
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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.