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11 years into Syria's civil war, this is what everyday life looks like

National Geographic images offer a rare look into northeastern Syria, where disparate rebels, outside nations, and the Islamic State still engage in a complex conflict.
Standing up for Ukraine: Anti-war protests around the world

Protests against Russia's invasion of Ukraine broke out in many cities across Europe and the world. People came together to show their support for Ukraine and condemn Moscow's actions. By Claudia Dehn
"Forever is Now": Art in the Egyptian desert

A premiere after 4,500 years: in autumn 2021, Egypt hosted its first art exhibition against the backdrop of the Giza Pyramids. Various artists created large installations in the desert sand. By Nele Jensch
"Forever is Now": Art in the Egyptian desert
Defending Recep Tayyip Erdogan's "honour"

Turkish officials have opened thousands of investigations into alleged insults since Erdogan became president in 2014. The latest high-profile case involves a former Olympic swimmer who posted a comment on social media.
One Muslim woman in the U.S takes a stand against fear
Africa Cup of Nations: Egypt beat Cameroon on penalties to reach final

Egypt won their third consecutive match in extra time to reach Sunday's final against Senegal. A nervy 0-0 draw saw Cameroon dominate the first half but lack the creative edge of their earlier matches – then ended when Egypt prevailed by keeping their cool in the shootout.
Fariba Vafi's "Die Reise im Zug"

Portrait of a mother

Iranian author Fariba Vafi is adept at describing everyday scenes and concealing within them something ambiguous, in parts strange and grotesque. She writes novels – which have been translated into many languages and received numerous prizes (most recently the LiBeraturpreis Litprom for Tarlan) – and short stories. Vafi's skill for subtle understatement shines in her 'Train Ride'. Volker Kaminski read the book
How to stop Darfur’s descent into darkness

Despite the recent media focus on developments in Sudan following the military coup in October, there has been much less reporting of the situation in Sudan’s peripheries, outside of the capital and its surroundings. A staggering rise in violence illustrates the fragility of the transition underway in the country.
ArabLit & ArabLit Quarterly

Arabic literature in German translation

The ArabLit brand, brainchild of writer and reviewer Marcia Lynx Qualey, is a treasure trove for those interested in literature from the Arab world. The journal generally showcases literary works translated from Arabic into English, but for Qantara.de the question remains: what Arab and Arabic literature has been translated into German?