Society

Scotland's first Muslim First Minister

How should we rate Humza Yousaf's appointment?

The first Muslim to lead a major political party in Scotland; Humza Yousaf is also the first Muslim to head a government in Western Europe. But the picture is not all rosy, and what happens at the level of the political elite does not necessarily reflect realities on the ground. Commentary by Shady Lewis Botros
By Shady Lewis Botros
Women migrant workers in Lebanon

"Exploiting women is becoming the norm"

Due to the current crisis, the situation of female labour migrants in Lebanon is deteriorating dramatically, says feminist Ghina al Andary. In interview with Andrea Backhaus in Beirut, she talks about how the kafala system is driving more and more women into prostitution
By Andrea Backhaus
Education in Pakistan

Digital learning for more opportunity

Pakistan's struggle with underinvestment in education and digitisation has resulted in high illiteracy rates and systemic discrimination. While some positive examples can be found in institutions catering for persons with disabilities, the overall picture remains bleak. By Marva Khan
By Marva Khan
'People of Deutschland'

Everyday racism in Germany

Bullied, insulted, subtly shamed – people with a visible migration background report about their experiences with racism in Germany in a new book. By Philipp Jedicke
By Philipp Jedicke, Yann Durand
Economic crisis in Egypt

Rising costs spell doom for Egyptian village traditions

Multi-day weddings, feeding the bereaved and homemade bread are all becoming things of the past in rural Egypt, as centuries-old traditions are steadily squeezed by a punishing economic crisis
Bangladesh's Rapid Action Battalion

Inside the death squad

Bangladesh's elite counterterrorism force is committing extrajudicial killings, DW and Netra News reveal in a new investigation. Insiders confirm high-ranking approval. By Christian Caurla, Naomi Conrad, Arafatul Islam and Birgitta Schuelke
By Christian Caurla, Naomi Conrad, Arafatul Islam, Birgitta Schuelke-Gill
India opposition and the Bharat Jodo Yatra

Rahul Gandhi marches for unity

From September 2022 to January 2023, Rahul Gandhi walked the length of India to demonstrate against Narendra Modi and the BJP's divisive policies and rhetoric. Sentenced to two years for 'Modi' defamation on 24 March, Gandhi has now been stripped of his parliamentary mandate. Sonja Hegasy met with political observer S. M. Faizan Ahmed, who joined the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Delhi
By Sonja Hegasy
Muslims in Europe

"For integration, read assimilation"

Islam expert Schirin Amir-Moazami says Europe must take a more critical look at the social and political conditions under which Muslims immigrated to Europe – and in which they now live. Interview by Claudia Mende
By Claudia Mende
Reconstruction of Mosul in Iraq

"The city will be stronger in future"

The fortunes of the city of Mosul are an illustration of Iraq’s long and arduous path out of destruction and back to regular life: years after the offensive against Islamic State, parts of the city are still in ruins. But there is hope. By Karin A. Wenger (text) and Philipp Breu (photos)
By Karin A. Wenger, Philipp Breu
Libya's first female de-miners

Dealing with more than bombs

The first women to clear dangerous explosives in Libya are part of an international trend towards gender equality in the job. Cathrin Schaer and Islam Alatrash report
By Islam Alatrash, Cathrin Schaer
Islamophobia in Germany

Muslims face everyday hate

Last Friday – 15 March – was the UN's International Day to Combat Islamophobia. In Germany, many of the 5.5 million-strong Muslim community say they experience discrimination every day. By Christoph Strack
By Christoph Strack
Iraqi YouTube star's murder

How to end domestic violence in Iraq?

In Iraq, the murder of another young woman by a family member has led to renewed calls for the country's government to finally enact a law on domestic violence, one that has been stuck in parliamentary limbo for years. Cathrin Schaer reports
By Cathrin Schaer