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Armenia: Homeless Amid the Pandemic
It’s hard to protect yourself from the virus without proper facilities.
Belarus: Refugee Crisis Not Yet Out of The Woods
While some asylum seekers have been moved to temporary accommodation, the underlying issues remain unresolved.
The Open Wound of Armenia’s POWs
As Azerbaijan captures 13 Armenian servicemen amid the worst fighting since the 2020 war, the fate of other prisoners of war remains uncertain.
Russian Troops Continue to Mass on Ukrainian Border
Analysts see build-up as part of a multi-pronged provocation against the West.
Kazak State Tightens Grip on Social Media
Rights groups fear that a bill framed to safeguard children could limit free speech and intensify government control.
Vukovar: the First, Forgotten Casualty of the Yugoslav War
Attacked from the east and ignored by the West, the city's plight set a precedent for the coming years of conflict.
Armenia: Mothers Bereaved by War Offered IVF
Amid trauma of defeat, there has been little discussion of the ethical implications of state-sponsored programme.
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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.