Jewish musicians like the al-Kuwaity brothers in Iraq or Munir Murad in Egypt left an indelible mark on the golden age of Arabic music in the 20th century. Today, those marks have faded into obscurity.
For centuries, Jewish communities have been an...
A former Assad official was sentenced for crimes against humanity in Koblenz. With the Assad regime recently falling, the verdict holds key relevance for future trials in Syria and abroad, targeting remaining and fleeing perpetrators.
More than two...
Cutting short with orientalist prejudices, the volume “Approaches to Political Participation in the Arab Region in the early 20th Century” traces the origins and discussions around democratic principles in some countries of the WANA region in the...
As Assad falls, Turkish-backed attacks on Kurdish areas intensify. Journalist Khabat Abbas warns of ISIS resurgence and fears for Rojava's future.
Lest das Interview auf Deutsch: "Natürlich können wir diesen Leuten nicht trauen"
Khabat, what was...
Stress, doubt, and hope – from the start of the rebel offensive, the Syrian community endured days filled with uncertainty. Then, on Sunday morning, came the news that had once seemed unthinkable: Assad had been toppled. Nothing lasts forever.
On...
While immigrant women are generally portrayed as victims of the patriarchal structures in their homelands and relationships, our author takes a closer look at the stories of some inhabitants of a women’s shelter in Germany.
By ratifying the Istanbul...
How did October 7 th impact activists in Israel and Palestine? dis:orient talked to a Palestinian and an Israeli member of the binational organization Combatants for Peace about education, solidarity, and continuing work amidst the war in Gaza....
In Sudan, two fractions of the national army are fighting against each other since April 2023. War and destruction often leave us speechless. The words of those who can articulate their feelings are ever more important. Our author tried.
Mustafa...
Berlin attracted activists from WANA with the promise of freedom and rights. Our author now is reminded of his home country Egypt. A personal account of what it feels like to protest in Berlin these days.
The first protest against the genocide in...
