Most recent articles by Bettina Marx
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Revolt against AssadSyria's Opposition Demands More Support
One year after the uprising in Syria began, opposition groups are calling for military support from abroad. The fragmented opposition displayed complete unity at a panel discussion in Berlin. Bettina Marx reports
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Middle East Peace ProcessPalestinian Unity Required to Move Forward
Palestinian analysts doubt that the recent deal between Fatah and Hamas will help overcome the Palestinian division. Still, people are demanding that both political camps put their differences aside and reach solutions. Bettina Marx reports
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Israeli Plans to Dismantle Solar Power Plants in the West BankBulldozing German Development Aid
Solar and wind power plants built using German funds for Palestinian villages in the West Bank face an uncertain future. Israel says they are not authorised and wants them cleared.
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Full UNESCO Membership for PalestineA Small, Albeit Costly, Victory
Despite opposition from the US, Palestine has been accepted as a full member by UNESCO. On Monday, 107 members voted in favour, 14 voted against and 52 abstained. It was the right decision say Bettina Marx
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Persecution of Syrians in ExileThe Long Arm of the Baath Regime
Over the past few months, Syria's President Bashar Al-Assad has used every means to brutally suppress the country's opposition. Now, even Syrians in exile opposed to the regime are no longer safe, as Bettina Marx reports
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Mubarak TrialA Historic Day in Cairo
Hosni Mubarak ruled Egypt for 30 years. In February, he stepped down after weeks of protest against his regime. Now, Egyptians are thrilled to see him on trial, writes Bettina Marx
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Peace Research into the Arab Spring''A Historical Turning Point like the Fall of the Berlin Wall''
The 2011 Peace Report, which was compiled by the five largest peace research institutes in Germany, demands for more support for the Arab Spring. By Bettina Marx