President Ahmed al-Sharaa alias al-Jolani met with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and European Council President António Costa in January 2026. Photo: European Union, 1998–2026
Musa Shadeedi
08.03.2026
Syria’s interim president Al-Jolani is currently trying to rebrand himself. But what does this mean for LGBTQ+ people in Syria? A closer look at queer life under his reign – from past to present. [Content Note: This article contains descriptions of...
A drawing from the 2019 revolution that is intended to depict the various population groups of Sudan. Photo: Alex Waiblinger 2020/21.ungsgruppen aus dem Sudan abbilden soll. Foto: Alex Waiblinger 2020/21
Several months after the fall of al-Fashir, the army’s last stronghold, the conflict in Sudan has entered a new phase. Sudanese women’s rights activist and founder of the “No to Oppression against Women” initiative in Sudan Amira Osman Hamed speaks...
Syrian family in the Basmane district of Izmir, November 2022, photo: Erdal Buldun.
02.02.2026
Since 2011, Turkey has hosted more than five million Syrians. Cahide Sarı Okur, Secretary General of Agora Association for Migration Research in Izmir, speaks about the current situation, return dynamics, and social cohesion. Diesen Artikel gibt es...
Graffiti in El Mourouj, a suburban city of Tunis, depicting Lazhar Chraïti, Mosbah Jarbou and Mohamed Daghbaji – three prominent members of the Fellagha movement. Foto: Wael Ghabara (Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0)
15.01.2026
After 75 years of French colonialism, Tunisia gained independence in 1956. Beyond political negotiations, armed resistance played a key role: the Fellagha. Who were they, and why have they been forgotten? Diesen Artikel gibt es auch auf Deutsch....
Dance in Iran. Photo: Private
09.01.2026
Iranian dancers in exile struggle with the physical and emotional consequences of their time in the underground dance scene. The author weaves her own experiences with interviews, offering insights into hidden realities of Iranian dancers. The...
Poster at a protest saying: Kein Feminismus ohne den gemeinsamen Kampf mit palästinensischen Frauen*. Foto: Martje Abelmann
02.01.2026
For too long, feminists in the global north have turned away from Palestine. In an attempt for change, this essay explores anger as a feminist tool for solidarity in the fight for liberation. [Content Warning: This text mentions cases of gendered...
A palmtree is growing in midst of the destruction in Yarmouk. Credits: Andreas Schüller
18.12.2025
The CDU’s Misguided Push for Syrian Returns to Destruction: CDU leaders cite German history as a moral compass, ignoring that Syria is neither safe nor rebuilt. From Berlin, patriotism becomes a political abstraction with real human cost. Diesen...
Mohamed Boumaiza at the Tunisian book fair 2025 talking to a customer. Photo: private.
13.11.2025
The internet age and rising inflation aren’t slowing Tunisia’s reading culture, but rather propelling reading habits. Mohamed Boumaiza, founder of Ktebi Ktebek, explains how his online bookstore is adapting to these changes. Diesen Artikel gibt es...
Protesters in the streets of Morocco. Picture: Mosaab Elshamy.
20.10.2025
The Moroccan Gen Z 212-movement protests to demand urgent healthcare reforms, criticizing the government for prioritizing World Cup spending instead. Peaceful demonstrations have now escalated into deadly clashes in the streets. Diesen Artikel gibt...

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