Yemen's modern history has never seen a coherent and consistent women's movement, but rather temporary and fragmented movements with different priorities, such as women's struggle against human rights violations, and feminists' focus on combating patriarchal tribal structures that discriminated against women. But, writes Afrah Nasser, they all stemmed from genuine concerns for human rights and democracyRead more
The coronavirus is changing everything, forcing cancellation of the usual shows of force and mass religious events seen as indispensable to the rulers of the Islamic Republic. A new age is dawning in Iran: a virtual age. By Ali SadrzadehRead more
You can see the port of Beirut from Mounir al-Khodr's roof terrace. His family's home, belongings and memories were damaged in the explosion. Julia Neumann reports from Beirut on what life has been like for him and his family since the catastrophic events of 4 AugustRead more
After the devastating fires in the Moria migrant camp on Lesbos, Muhammad spent days on a sealed-off section of road with thousands of others. His most fervent wish is to leave the island, as Max Zander reportsRead more
The coronavirus is changing everything, forcing cancellation of the usual shows of force and mass religious events seen as indispensable to the rulers of the Islamic Republic. A new age is dawning in Iran: a virtual age. By Ali SadrzadehMore
The Soviet Union's 1979 invasion and 10-year domination of Afghanistan started the country's descent into poverty and lawlessness. The country still has not found peace. People have lost faith in institutions, tend to only trust persons from their own tribe, and the nation's attitude is now more xenophobic than in the past. By Nawid PaighamMore
After the al-Qaida terrorist network attacked the US on 11 September 2001, Germany backed the US-led military and diplomatic mission in Afghanistan – and still does. Nineteen years on, what has Germany achieved? By Sandra Petersmann and Nina WerkhäuserMore
Is he a reformer, a despot, or both? Ben Hubbard's detailed biography explores Mohammed bin Salman's style of rule – even though he has not yet acceded to the Saudi throne. Moritz Baumsteiger read the bookMore
Yemen's modern history has never seen a coherent and consistent women's movement, but rather temporary and fragmented movements with different priorities, such as women's struggle against human rights violations, and feminists' focus on combating patriarchal tribal structures that discriminated against women. But, writes Afrah Nasser, they all stemmed from genuine concerns for human rights and democracyMore
After the devastating fires in the Moria migrant camp on Lesbos, Muhammad spent days on a sealed-off section of road with thousands of others. His most fervent wish is to leave the island, as Max Zander reportsMore
Two prominent cases concerning gender-based violence – that of Ahmed Zaki, who has been accused by more than 100 women of extortion, sexual harassment, coercion and rape, and that of the gang rape at the Fairmont Hotel in 2014 – have given rise to a new movement fighting sexual violence in Egypt. Paula Al-Bahari has the detailsMore
You can see the port of Beirut from Mounir al-Khodr's roof terrace. His family's home, belongings and memories were damaged in the explosion. Julia Neumann reports from Beirut on what life has been like for him and his family since the catastrophic events of 4 AugustMore
Ahmed El Shamsy's "Rediscovering the Islamic Classics" examines how a handful of reformist editors and intellectuals in the late 19th and early 20th centuries harnessed printing press technology to save a rich body of classical Islamic texts from the brink of extinctionMore
Ronya Othmann's novel "Die Sommer" (The Summers) tells the story of Leyla – the daughter of a German and a Yazidi Kurd – who visits her grandparents' Yazidi village in northern Syria every summer until the village ceases to exist. Schayan Riaz spoke to the authorMore
When hundreds of thousands of refugees crossed Germany's borders in 2015, Chancellor Angela Merkel promised: "We can do it!" This is the story of how Iraqi refugee Raisan Hameed became a successful photography student. By Nader AlsarrasMore
"Siphr", Naima Shalhoub's first studio album, is a reflection of both the musician's Lebanese background and her commitment to social justice. While each song is a compelling mixture of musical and lyrical influences from both her American home and her Middle Eastern heritage, the album is deeply rooted in the philosophy of numbers and their symbolic and literal meanings. By Richard MarcusMore
The Moria refugee camp on the Greek island of Lesbos has burned to the ground. The situation is dire, but it was already grave before fire swept through Europe's largest and most overcrowded refugee camp.
How Libya is being torn apart
In this episode of "Unpacked", DW examines the battleground that Libya has become since the overthrow of Muammar al-Gaddafi in 2011, with the divided country being ripped apart by militias, extremists and foreign powersMore
How Turkey's soft power conquered Pakistan
In this Foreign Policy article, Fatima Bhutto explains how through the Turkish television drama "Ertugrul", neo-Ottoman fantasies are finding an enthusiastic audience in a country that struggles with Saudi and Western influence.More
Imprisoned Iranian rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh on hunger strike over prison conditions
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Iranian human rights lawyer Nasrin Sotoudeh has been on hunger strike, protesting against prison conditions. Her supporters, among them EU parliamentarians, fear for Sotoudeh's life.More
"Medicare for All" advocate finds universal healthcare mandates in Islam
"We were always taught...that the foundation of Islam is an obligation to ensure that everyone’s basic needs are met."More
Cato Institute: Mustafa Akyol's in-depth report on freedom in the Muslim world
What’s the state of freedom in the Muslim world? Mustafa Akyol looks at data in the Human Freedom Index that measures freedom in Muslim‐majority countries across the world. Read his report here.More
Newsroom: What is Islam’s appeal to Maori?
Islam is set to become the largest religion in the world in the next four decades and is one of the fastest-growing religions in Aotearoa New Zealand – particularly among Maori. Dr Ayca Arkilic explores Islam’s growing appealMore
"Uber for Imams" – introducing ImamConnect
This August saw the launch of the world's first online platform for Muslim services. Featuring a global provider community covering a full range of life services, from marriages to education, wills, and life coaching, ImamConnect enables users to book Imams, scholars, therapists, and more, all of whom have gone through stringent background and credentials checks.More
