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Story Prompts Fall in Afghan Police Harassment
IWPR report revealed that Herat officers had been allegedly infringing rights of unmarried couples.
ICC in Kenyan Victims Assistance Dilemma
Court under pressure to offer support to victims of election violence, but could risk jeopardising cases against alleged ringleaders if it does so.
Alcohol Users Face Lash in Afghan Province
Judges impose Sharia penalties after they were quietly introduced into legislation.
Bitter Medicine in Helmand
Imported pharmaceuticals pose real risk to those who take them.
Tajiks Borrow Bride-Theft From Neighbours
In remote northeastern district, Tajik men have taken to specifically Kyrgyz custom of “stealing” brides.
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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.