Most recent articles by Sonja Hegasy
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Tutankhamun – His Grave and His TreasuresReplicas that Dazzle and Impress
The treasures discovered in the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun are some of the most significant finds in the history of archaeology. A replica of the pharaoh's burial chamber is now on display in the German city of Nuremberg. By Sonja Hegasy
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Nabil Ayouch's Film ''God's Horses''Ostracised and Forgotten
God's Horses was the only Arab entry in the "Un Certain Regard" section of this year's Cannes Film Festival. In it, the Moroccan film director Nabil Ayouch investigates the reasons why young people turn to terrorism. Sonja Hegasy went to see it
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Elias Khoury's Novel ''Yalo''The Word and the War
More than twenty years after the end of Lebanon's civil war, the conflicting parties can still not agree on a single narrative of events. With "Yalo", Elias Khoury has written a magnificent novel on the Lebanese struggles for history. By Sonja Hegasy
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History of the Lebanese Civil WarComing to Blows over a School Textbook
More than two decades after the end of the civil war and with fresh fears that the conflict could erupt again at any time, many people in Lebanon think it is still too soon to start trying to make sense of the country's history. Also, as Sonja Hegasy reports from Beirut, the upheaval in the region is having an effect on this debate
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A Plea for a Euro–Mediterranean Youth Exchange ProgrammeAn End to Age-old Animosities
The borders between the countries to the north and the south of the Mediterranean are almost impenetrable for young people. Yet dialogue and the breaking down of anti-Muslim attitudes can only take place within the framework of personal exchange. The year 2013 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the foundation of the Franco–German Youth Office (DFJW) and would be an appropriate time to establish a similar exchange programme for Euro-Mediterranean youth, say Sonja Hegasy and Nicolas Moll
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Constitutional Reform in MoroccoI Am the Reform!
Over the past 25 years, Morocco has been through a remarkable political opening process and encouraged social pluralism. However, no limits have been set to the king's extreme authority. Despite this, the changes to the constitution made in 2011 are more than a short-term reaction to the revolutionary upheavals in north Africa. By Sonja Hegasy