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Afghanistan: False Economies in Herat
Second-hand goods flooding local market often make a bad buy and add to growing rubbish problem.
Osh: The View From Above
Sacred mountain offers reminders of more peaceful times as well as 2010 bloodshed.
Egypt's Constitution Timing Debate
Some believe governing principles must be put in place ahead of elections to ensure a stable democracy.
DRC Women Wary of Pursuing Abuse Cases
Fear of retribution and social disgrace discourages female workers from reporting sexual harassment.
West Kazakstan Under Growing Islamic Influence
Authorities need to stop confusing all practicing Muslims with radical minority, newspaper editor says.
Yemeni Youth Key to Real Change
Emerging protest groups predicted to become political power-brokers.
Double Blow for Syrian Regime
Intellectuals give impetus to uprising as regime's policy of mass arrests fails to deter protesters.
Kazakstan's Islamists: Radicals or Scapegoats?
Amnesty International expert describes effects of continuing campaign against anyone the government sees as potential subversive.
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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.