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Pro-Palestinian Peace Activists in GermanyAgainst Political Pigeonholing
In the anthology 'Palestine on my mind' 26 peace activists explain why they are committed to the human rights of Palestinians. The authors are Germans and non-Germans, Jews and non-Jews. By Martina Sabra
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Egypt's Shifting Political Landscape
Democracy Informed by Religious Values
The US and the West must understand the constructive role of faith in Egypt's democratic aspirations, says Dalia Mogahed, Executive Director of the Gallup Center for Muslim Studies
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Women's Rights in Northern Iraq
Time for a Rethink
Upon first glance, much has improved for women in northern Iraq: almost a third of parliamentarians in Iraqi Kurdistan are female. But the number of honour killings and self-immolations is still high. By Mona Naggar
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Sharia Article in the Egyptian Constitution
"Religion is for God, the Homeland is for All"
In Egypt, debate is raging about the amendment of Article 2 of the Egyptian Constitution. According to this article, Islam is the official state religion, and the Sharia is the main source of legislation. Samir Grees has been following the debate
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Integration in Germany
"The Best Form of Lead Culture Is Called Democracy"
The Germans have a lot of experience with integration – but it has vanished from their collective memory. One reason why German immigration policy is driven more by fear and concerns about domestic security than by tolerance and respect. By Heribert Prantl
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Interview with Dan Diner
From Islamic Religion to Muslim Denominations
Historian Dan Diner talks to Nader Alsarras about the consequences of secularisation in Europe, the necessity of change for Islam and the relationship between Islamophobia and anti-Semitism
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Interview with Benjamin Stora
The bitter legacy of past Franco-Algerian relations
Benjamin Stora is considered the foremost historian of Franco-Algerian relations. Kersten Knipp spoke to him about the enduringly thorny relations between the two countries
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15 Years of Açık Radyo in Turkey
Open to All the Voices of the Universe
The ambitious Istanbul radio station Açık Radyo is a beacon of diverse opinion and independent reporting in Turkey. Claudia Hennen visited the programme makers in Istanbul
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Tunisian Society after the Jasmine Revolution
Between Optimism and Confusion
Following some three decades of dictatorship, Tunisia is in the grip of great uncertainty one month after the Jasmine Revolution. For a society in such dire need of reconstruction, this is a difficult situation to be in. By Beat Stauffer
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The Egyptian Internet Activist Wael Ghonim
The Face of the Egyptian Protest Movement
Wael Ghonim became the public face of the protests against the regime in Egypt. An early organiser, he galvanised the public a second time via a widely viewed interview conducted after he left police custody. By Loay Mudhoon
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Interview with Dita Vogel
Irregular Migration to Europe
The current wave of refugees crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa is a reminder of the many migrants who have already made the dangerous journey. Volker Thomas spoke to Dita Vogel about her precarious situation
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Egypt after Mubarak
"An Era in which Freedom and Human Rights are Respected"
After the overthrow of Hosni Mubarak, there are plans to hold elections in Egypt within six months. The people of Cairo are proud of what their protests have achieved and at the same time exhausted by the experience. By Khalid El Kaoutit
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