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Online Media Censorship in Egypt

Internet Police on the Nile

Although the Egyptian government initially promoted the spread of Internet use, the new media has today become a thorn in the side of many state authorities. Censorship and the banning of websites are no longer a rarity, as Nelly Youssef reports from Cairo
Interview with Albrecht Hofheinz

"There Are Serious Concerns about Social Cohesion and Religious Identity"

Has the Internet brought about a structural change in Arab societies? Albrecht Hofheinz tried to answer this question through research. Youssef Hijazi spoke to this expert in Islamic studies
Sudan

A Political and Humanitarian Tragedy

The Khartoum government is being accused of conducting a policy of ethnic cleansing against the black, non-Arab people of Darfur and of targeting civilians in its response to the rebellion by local militias. Reinhard Baumgarten reports from Sudan
Italian-Libyan Relations

Reconciliation with Ulterior Motives

Muammar al-Gaddafi has made an art out of embarrassing his European hosts in public, and he was certainly on form during his recent state visit to Italy, where he unsubtly reminded Italy of its colonial past as he stepped off the plane. Bernhard Schmid reports
Education in Libya

Stagnation Instead of Innovation

Libya has one of the lowest levels of illiteracy in North Africa, and thousands of students graduate from Libyan universities every year. But the country should be encouraging creativity in its education system and research sector. By Mustafa Fetouri
Young People in the Arab World

A Blank Space on the Academic Map

A new anthology outlining the current status of research into young people in the Arab world concludes that neither western nor Arab scholars have comprehensive and meaningful research material to work with. Julia Gerlach reports
European Arms Exports to North Africa and the Middle East

Doing Big Business with Gaddafi & Co.

Could Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi be using weapons produced in Europe to crush the revolt against his regime? As governments grapple with this uncomfortable question, a new report details brisk weapons sales by EU states to Libya. By Sonia Phalnikar
The Role of the Military in the Egyptian Power Struggle

Tipping the Scales?

President Mubarak tried to restore public order in Egypt with the military. However, soldiers were reluctant and in some places were greeted with enthusiasm. Loay Mudhoon analyses the role of the military in the ongoing power struggle
Parliamentary Elections and the Mubarak Regime

Long live the Pharaoh!

The present election results will make it difficult for the Egyptian regime to portray the ballot in a democratic light. Europe should take critical note of this and review its policy towards Egypt. By Thomas Demmelhuber
Spain

On the Edge of Society

Since the terrorist attacks in Madrid, many Moroccans resident in Spain are fearful of exclusion, marginalisation and racist attacks. Already, they often feel shunned and unwanted, like second-class citizens. Bettina Ambach reports from Madrid.