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Armenia's Uncompetitive Economy
Bound in by difficult neighbours and with monopolies holding down traditional economic sectors, Armenia places hope in new technologies.
Report on Yugo-Nostalgia Elicits Big Online Response
IWPR story touches a nerve as local republication draws flurry of reader comments.
Afghans Bemused by Karzai's Pakistan Comments
What exactly did President Karzai mean when he suggested his country would back Pakistan in a war with America?
Balkan Courts Gain From ICTY Experience
Participants at Sarajevo event say year-long war crimes justice project has enhanced local judiciaries’ capacity.
Bosnia: Daunting Task of Confronting the Past
A refusal to accept truth about recent wars has plagued all the countries of former Yugoslavia, but Bosnia seems to have suffered most from this malaise.
Egyptian Copts See Bleak Future
Community has long borne the brunt of systematic discrimination, but now face violence from Islamic extremists.
Yemeni Women Burn Veils in Protest
Demonstration in Sanaa highlights role of female activists in ongoing uprising.
Afghanistan: Aug/Sep '11
IWPR report revealed that Herat officers had been allegedly infringing rights of unmarried couples.
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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.