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Islamists in TajikistanFragile Peace Teetering on the Brink
Tajikistan is facing economic collapse. While the powers that be are still mourning the passing of the Soviet Union, the Islamist resistance in the Fergana Valley continues to grow. Tobias Asmuth reports
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Exile Voting
Germany Sets up Voting Stations for Iraqis
With just over two weeks to go before elections in Iraq, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has announced plans to allow expatriate Iraqis to vote in fourteen countries around the world.
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Exile Voting
A Democratic Dream for Germany's Iraqis
Despite continuing violence in their home country, expatriate Iraqis have begun signing up for their first democratic poll amid tight security. Hope for a better future is spurring voter registration across Germany.
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Peace Deal for Sudan
Not Much More Than Ink on Paper?
Last Sunday the Sudanese Vice President and the leader of the Sudan signed a peace agreement that should officially put an end to the longest civil war in African history. But can this agreement actually bring peace? Ahmad Hissou comments
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Tsunami in Asia
Where is the Muslim Support?
While one of the worst tsunamis ever recorded has unleashed an unprecedented willingness to donate money and save lives in many parts of the world, the community of Islamic states has been conspicuous in its restraint, criticises Khaled Hroub.
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Palestinian Presidential Election
A Vote for Peaceful Struggle
Mahmoud Abbas has been declared the winner of the Palestinian presidential election, with over 62 percent of the votes. But he will need a lot of support now if there is to be a fresh start in relations with Israel. By Peter Philipp
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Middle East Conflict
A New Initiative for Palestinian-Israeli Dialogue
"Yes to the Accord!" was the slogan of an ambitious media campaign that was initiated one year after the signing of the Geneva Accord by Palestinian and Israeli politicians hoping to end the Middle East conflict. Igal Avidan reports
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Middle East Conflict
The Inner Wall Will Continue to Grow
In a slim book of photos, Eyal Ofer has documented "everyday life" on the border fortification that was erected to offer the Israelis protection from Palestinian attacks. Amin Farzanefar gives us his impressions of the book.
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Islamophobia
Holland Is Everywhere
Radical Islam poses a real challenge. But the debate in Germany has anti-Muslim tones. Nevertheless, the murder of van Gogh is no proof that multicultural society has failed, argues Eberhard Seidel.
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UK's Anti Terror Law
Guantánamo in Britain's Backyard
Britain's highest court delivered a scathing judgement on the indefinite detention of foreign terror suspects under what Amnesty International called "cruel" conditions. The law lords called this practice unlawful. Tareq Al-Arab reports from London
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EU Accession Talks
Turkey Sobers up after EU Dream
Brussels' announcement of a date to start EU membership talks comes as a relief to Tukey, after the issue of Cyprus threatened to derail negotiations. After the initial celebration, the doubts and worries are setting in. By Dorian Jones
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Udo Steinbach/Hans-Ulrich Wehler
Experts Debate Turkey's Role in Europe
Can Turkey be integrated into Europe's political culture? Two prominent experts - Udo Steinbach, Director of the German Institute for Middle East Studies (pro), and internationally-renowned historian Hans-Ulrich Wehler (contra) - answer questions on the issue.
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