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New Era for Ashgabat and Baku?
Landmark deal may finally facilitate pipeline to Europe – if the Europeans are still interested.
Tajikistan Jails 80-Year-Old for Extremism
Lengthy prison term handed to elderly man described as political persecution.
Moldova May Struggle to Hold Judges to Account
Government has been forced to pay out large sums over human rights rulings.
Georgia Looks East
Experts argue economic future may lie in ties to China and India.
Wildfire Sweeps Abkhazian Villages
Local Georgians feel they have been abandoned to face disaster alone.
Uzbekistan Looks to Diversify Labour Migration
Remittances from those working abroad make up a key part of the country’s economy.
Ukraine’s Coal Industry in Crisis
The devastating effect of decades of neglect and corruption have been exacerbated by conflict.
Armenians Displaced By Post War Demarcations
Some villages have been divided in two by new boundaries.
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Cuba: Childbirth Policy Endangers Mothers and Babies
New protocols introduced to reduce the number of caesareans may be putting lives at risk.
Karabakh: Hatred and Euphoria Are Fuelling Madness
Independent, dissenting Azerbaijani voices have never been so ostracised.
Azerbaijan’s Coronavirus Cover Up
Officials obscure systemic failings – aided by an uncritical media.
New Iraqi Law Threatens to Strangle Dissent
Government poised to adopt far-reaching legislation on online expression.
Rwanda: How Trade in Banned Alcohol Wrecks Lives
Investigation reveals that police collusion fuels lucrative smuggling industry.
Philippines: Sweeping Violence Under the Carpet
Abuses, including the sexual exploitation of children, rising under lockdown.