Author: Henning Melber

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Syria and ''The Responsibility to Protect''

Weighing the Arguments

The international community has accepted, in principle, the responsibility to protect people from suffering at the hands of their own governments. The decision to intervene in a conflict, however, cannot be taken by simply assessing facts. Counter-factual considerations matter very much. By Henning MelberMore

After the Veto of the UN Resolution: Syria on the Brink of Civil WarThe Free Syrian Army: ''Don't Drag our Revolution through the Mud!''Revolt against Assad: Syria's Opposition Demands More Support

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For the farmers of Alaba, decorating their houses – both inside and outside – is a long established tradition. The style is truly unique, depicting the home owner′s likes, his life, his religion or his dreams

Ethiopia: the murals of Alaba

Alaba in southern Ethiopia, just a two-hour drive from Addis Ababa, has yet to be discovered by tourists. Those who do pass through the area rarely stop. The local population is mainly Muslim. Yet both Muslim and Christian communities have a special propensity for painting their house walls. By Eric Lafforgue