Author: Hani Darwish

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Egyptians in Cairo demonstrating against Mubarak (photo: dapd)

The Reaction of Egyptian Politicians to the Elections in Tunisia

''Egypt Is Not Tunisia! Or Is It?''

While members of the former regime in Egypt never tire of saying that the political situations in Egypt and Tunisia cannot be compared, others believe that the Tunisian result could foreshadow certain aspects of the outcome of the upcoming election in Egypt. Hani Darwish takes a closer look at three very different Egyptian political viewpointsMore

Tunisia after the Elections: Ennahda and the Challenges of DemocracyZiad Majed on the Arab Spring: ''The Term Islamist Doesn't Mean Anything Anymore''
Demonstrators were stopped by soldiers on their way to Tahrir Square on the 23rd of July 2011 (photo: dpa)

Interview with the Egyptian Historian Khaled Fahmy

''The Army Lacks a Vision for the Future''

The recent protests in Egypt have focussed attention on the country's army and its conflicted relationship with the revolution of 25th January. Hani Darwish discussed the issue with the historian Khaled Fahmy in CairoMore

Demonstrations against the Military Council in Egypt: The Revolution Comes FirstEgypt after Mubarak: Revolution without Change of Power

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Rainbow wares: leather goods are a popular holiday souvenir from Morocco. In many of the narrow souks in the old town centres, there are alleys full of leather shops. But you can also buy the brightly coloured shoes, belts, bags and co. directly from the leather factories. There, animal skins are still processed according to traditional methods. Working conditions in the tanneries are correspondingly tough

A filthy occupation: leather-tanning in Morocco

Those looking to visit a leather factory In Morocco should visit the tanners' quarter in the town of Fez. For tourists the ancient craft may be fascinating, for the workers, however, it is extremely exhausting. By Stefanie Hoppner