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Europarliament Campaigners Condemn Kazak Violence
MEP pressing for European Union action against Kazak government following Janaozen violence.
DRC Calm as Kabila Sworn In
But right groups raise concern over continued repressive security measures and arbitrary arrests across country.
Conflict Fears as Iraqi Power Balance Crumbles
As American forces leave, Shia-majority politicians turn on Sunni colleagues.
Kazak Protesters Demand Accountability for Killings
After talks with top official, they say they won’t be bought off.
Afghanistan: Nov/Dec '11 Part I
IWPR report highlighted the dangers of madrassas preaching radical Islamic ideas
Libya's Alarming Arms Proliferation
Efforts to secure weapons continue but interim rulers face uphill struggle to disarm population.
Saudi Beheading Stirs Iraqi Anger
Execution highlights delays in negotiating Iraqi-Saudi prisoner exchange.
Afghans Turn Away from Extremist Madrassas
Local schools open so that boys won’t be vulnerable to radical recruitment in Pakistan.
Central Asia Focus of Russia-China Rivalry
Moscow will find it hard to claw back former economic dominance as China moves into Central Asian region.
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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.