And Justice For All?

A Taliban push for imposing Shari'a law has rekindled a century-old debate about the role of Islamic law in Afghanistan. More

Moldovans Weigh In On Direct Presidential Vote

Voters in Europe's poorest country await results of a referendum aimed at breaking a yearlong political deadlock. More

Their Own Day In Court

Lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh, who has defended a number of political and human rights activists in Iran, is now facing charges herself. More

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Multimedia

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Afghan Girls Fall Ill In Suspected Gas Attack Video

Forty-eight Afghan girls fell ill on August 28 in what was thought to be the latest in a string of attacks on girls' schools by hard-liners.

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Afghan Girls Fall Ill In Suspected Gas Attack Video

Forty-eight Afghan girls fell ill on August 28 in what was thought to be the latest in a string of attacks on girls' schools by hard-liners.

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'Thank You, Ramzan' Video

Chechnya's Moscow-backed president has built up a personality cult in his North Caucasus republic, where his picture appears on almost every city street. But is there genuine popular support behind him?

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An Udder Success Video

A unique Polish microcredit program is allowing some families in Tajikistan to increase their incomes and upgrade their standards of living through the gift of a cow.

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Photos Of The Week Photogallery

From Pakistan's ongoing flood crisis to Ukrainian independence celebrations.

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No Way Out For Afghan Refugees In Tajikistan  Video

The Afghan refugees who fled the war in their home country for neighboring Tajikistan are struggling to survive in one of the poorest states in the former Soviet bloc. Many would like to move on to a third country, but that remains little more than a distant hope.

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As Pakistani Floods Rage, Aid Is Slow To Come Audio Slide Show

Severe floods in Pakistan have left an estimated 2 million people homeless. As landslides and heavy rain stall relief efforts, some survivors in the country’s north have received no aid at all, and their situation is growing desperate.

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Jewish Folk Music Festival In Ukraine Video

Musicians follow a traditional wedding procession through the decorated streets of the old city of Lviv as actors perform scenes from 1930s Jewish life.

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Remnants Of The Riots In Osh Audio Slide Show

RFE/RL writer James Kirchick visited Osh, Kyrgyzstan, in the aftermath of the deadly riots that erupted between Kyrgyz and ethnic Uzbeks in the country's south.

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'Accidental' Poachers Video

Residents of the Kazakh town of Shashubai were left without work after the main employer, a mining company, went bankrupt. Desperate to make a living, many turned to illegal fishing on Lake Balkhash.

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Traditional Bridge-Diving In Mostar Video

The traditional diving competition from the 16th-century Old Bridge (Stari Most) was held in the Bosnian town of Mostar in late July.

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Terezin's Musical Legacy Video

A recent Prague Spring concert honored musicians and artists in the Terezin concentration camp who died in the Holocaust. Terezin Music Foundation founder Mark Ludwig pays special homage to composer Gideon Klein, who died aged 26.

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Why Are Russia's Kids Killing Themselves? Video

Sayid committed suicide at age 10. His parents blame bullying. But experts say Russia's weak protection system is largely to blame for suicides among children and teens.
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Commentary

Presidents Dmitry Medvedev (left) of Russia and Serzh Sarkisian in Yerevan in late August.

Is Armenia Russia's Partner Or Pawn?

Richard Giragosian argues that a new agreement may deal a further blow to Armenian sovereignty by deploying additional Russian border guards to Armenia's other borders, with Iran and Georgia, if not Azerbaijan. More

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Fast, Pray, Feast


Ramadan Across The Region

RFE/RL correspondents from mainly Muslim countries filed these video snapshots during the holy month of Ramadan.

From Our Bureaus

Georgians Concerned About State Of Abkhaz Religious Sites

Georgian officials are expessing concern over the condition of historical monuments in its breakaway region of Abkhazia. More

Kosovo, Albania Coordinating On Serbian UN Resolution

The Kosovar and Albanian prime ministers say they are working together against a Serbian resolution at the United Nations challenging Kosovo's declaration of independence. More

Iran: 'Serious Progress' In Armenia Ties

Iranian Foreign Minister Manuchehr Mottaki says there has been "serious progress" in his country's relations with Armenia. More

Family Questioned After Demanding Classes In Belarusian

Police have detained and questioned a family in the western city of Hrodna who demanded Belarusian-language instruction at schools. More

Kazakh Opposition Parties Want Referendum On Impeaching President

Kazakhstan's Algha (Forward) and Communist parties have discussed their joint efforts to hold a national referendum on impeaching President Nursultan Nazarbaev. More

Jailed Belarusian Activist's Prison Term Reduced

A jailed Belarusian activist's prison term has been shortened by one year. More
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RFE/RL In The News

'Bishkek Blunder' -- Feifer In 'The New Republic'

RFE/RL's Gregory Feifer looks at Kyrgyzstan's still-fragile democracy for "The New Republic." More

What's Happening This Week


September 5:
Moldova to hold a constitutional referendum on direct presidential elections.
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