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Lada Louts in Azerbaijan
Law-abiding citizens urge police to get tough on Baku’s boy racers.
Iraqi Refugees in Syria Fear For Future
Reluctant to return to Iraq, asylum-seekers worry sectarian violence will ruin their safe haven.
Elusive Officials Leave Afghans Queuing for Days
Uruzgan residents complain about massive wait for basic services.
Unrest Shows Change Overdue in Kazakstan
Leadership alienated from people and must realise present system is unsustainable, according to leading analyst.
Rent-a-Mob Protests in Central Asia
In Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, police and politicians recruit women as professional campaigners or just as troublemakers.
Newspapers Fade Away in Georgian Capital
As old kiosks are swept away, newspaper vendors say they can't afford upmarket premises now on offer.
Afghan Money Unwelcome in Southeastern City
In Nangarhar, Pakistani rupees rather than afghanis are common currency.
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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.