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Georgian Tourism Struggles to Recover
Once a key economic driver, the sector has been hard hit by Covid-19 and political turbulence.
Crimea Platform Angers Russia – But to What End?
High-profile public event aims to keep the occupation of the peninsula on the international agenda.
Turkey: Women Demand Equal Treatment in Mosques
Activists fight traditions that exclude female worshippers from communal prayers.
Central Asia Refuses to Accept Afghan Refugees
With the exception of Dushanbe, all other regional powers will strictly limit numbers.
Torture Continues in Belarus
Even small acts of defiance can have serious consequences.
Azerbaijan: “Half-Hearted” State Policy Blamed for Gender Violence
Officials accuse campaigners of politicising the issue to suit their own agenda.
Azerbaijan: Pegasus Spyware Perfect Fit for Regime Intimidation
Illicitly obtained data has long been used to intimidate and blackmail independent voices.
Armenian Tourism Hit Hard by Pandemic - and War
Experts say that serious investment and rebranding efforts are key to recovery.
Belarus: Calls for International Justice Continue
Hopes grow that diaspora may be key to pursuing criminal cases against current regime.
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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.