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Picking a Winner in Turkmenistan
If the president is going to win anyway, why does he feel a need to talk democracy and pluralism?
Sudan: Darfur Women Take on Hard Labour
Gruelling, poorly paid construction work is seen as the only way of earning an income.
Bemba's Men Took "No Decision Without his Consent"
Accused was in daily contact with combatants deployed to Central African Republic, witness says.
Calls for Better Provision for Georgia's Disabled Children
Parents say benefits too low to cover essential treatment.
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Azeri Oil Wealth Doesn't Spread to Workers
Many families still live in cramped conditions in hostel accommodation.
Karadzic Disputes Forensic Reports
Defendant argues that evidence from mass burial sites in Srebrenica area may have been misinterpreted.
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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.