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Reality Check: Transnistria - the next Crimea?

Transnistria and Russia, Syrian civil war, 100 days Sebastian Kurz, Central African Republic, Nadeem Aslam on Islam

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A statue of Lenin stands in front of the Transnistrian parliament

Transnistria and Russia

After Crimea joining Russia, eyes are now turning on other Russian enclaves that might also try to go the same way.

Transnistria is an unofficially autonomous region of Moldova, which many people are warning could be next. They held a referendum on the subject in 2006, in which people voted overwhelmingly to join Russia - but at that time, Moscow turned them down.

Moldova-based journalist Daniel Voda explains the views in Transnistria and the rest of Moldova.

Syrian civil war

As the Syrian civil war enters its fourth year, defence and weapons analyst John Eldridge, looks at the current situation and why the country is still a long way from peace.

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A tough start for Sebastian Kurz - but "doing extremely well"

100 days in office for Sebastian Kurz

Ambassador Hans Winkler, Director of the Diplomatic Academy in Vienna, gives his views on Sebastian Kurz's challenging first three months as Foreign Minister.

Central African Republic

The humanitarian crisis, and why the United Nations is struggling to help. Nick Harper reports on the conflict that some fear will be forgotten.

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Nadeen Aslam: "courageous and outspoken"

Nadeen Aslam on Islam

Pakistani author, Nadeen Aslam, talks about Islam and the issues that he feels the world is ignoring when it comes to his country and his faith.

FM4 Reality Check

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