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Ukraine: Terrorising Civilians
Missile attacks on civilian targets key to proving allegations of war crimes committed on a mass scale.
Ukraine: Ensuring Fair Trial for War Captives
Steep learning curve for Ukrainian justice system now tasked with prosecuting complex crimes under international humanitarian law.
Ukraine’s Southern Counteroffensive
The Ukrainian army is slowly gaining ground with the aim of cutting Russian supply chains.
Azerbaijani Women Embrace The Headscarf
Islam is on the rise in the oil-rich, secular South Caucasus country and the hijab is a way to make a statement.
Myanmar's Executions Demand Action
The international community needs to take steps over latest human rights outrage if it wants to retain any regional influence or authority.
Mariupol Theatre’s Actors Interpret the Cry of a Nation
Although the iconic cultural centre lies in ruins, those who kept it alive for decades are trying to revive its legacy.
Ukraine: A Day in the Life of a Journalist on the Frontline
“As soon as we leave, a Russian shell lands exactly where we had been. If we’d left 30 seconds later, I would not be here to write this.”
Ukraine: Russia Renews “Firewall” Tactic in East
The Ukrainian side still has a serious resource deficit, but analysts argue that its greater international as well as domestic support - and military than rather political logic – should not be undervalued.
Nagorny Karabakh’s Fearful Calm
Residents of the South Caucasus region feel subject to political maneuvering beyond their control.
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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.