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Hama Residents Defiant as Siege Tightens
Protest coordinator speaks of indiscriminate shelling and targeted killings as Syrian security forces advance on city.
Afghanistan: Jun/Jul '11 Part I
IWPR report on dire consequences of cheap imports for Herat factories triggers further press coverage.
Afghan Media Follow Up Business Story
IWPR report on dire consequences of cheap imports for Herat factories triggers further press coverage.
Stranded by Love in Azerbaijan
IWPR reporter comes across elderly Frenchwoman with extraordinary story to tell, and one wish – to visit her home once more.
Could France Play Key Karabakh Role?
Latest Russian-sponsored effort to resolve conflict comes to naught, but some wonder whether Paris is set to replace Moscow as lead mediator.
Herat Couples Complain of Taleban-Style Harassment
Outcry after police in western Afghan city arrest unmarried men and women for being out in the streets together
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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.