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Herat Officials Allege Interference by Elected Assembly
Police say provincial council members spring suspects from detention before they can be brought to trial.
Yemenis Doubt President's Offer to Cede Power
Interim leader could replace Ali Abdullah Saleh as elected president but questions remain about how much he would be in control.
Election Day Calm in Eastern DRC
Numerous reports of irregularities mar generally peaceful vote.
Redrawing Boundaries in Northern Uganda
Has restructuring of local government brought services closer to the people?
Egyptian Military Biggest Threat To Democracy
Army presented itself as saviour of spring revolution, but is proving to be just the opposite.
Uzbek Dissident Out After Five Years in Mental Hospital
Central Asian state still using Soviet-era “punitive psychiatry” to silence regime critics.
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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.