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Demonstration against the Assad regime in Maadamiya, near Damascus (photo: dapd)

Civil War in Syria

Assad's Final Days Could Go on for Years

Syrian blogger Jasmine Roman comments on the war going on in her country, a conflict that has become a confessional one – and that could go on for years even after the toppling of AssadMore

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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