Author: Magdalena Ebertz

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Fadwa Suleiman speaking by telephone to the Arab television channel Al Arabiya

The Syrian Actress Fadwa Suleiman

''I Became A Threat to the Regime''

Syrian actress and activist Fadwa Suleiman was one of the first Syrian celebrities to take to the streets to protest against the Assad regime. She is now in exile in France. Magdalena Ebertz spoke to her in ParisMore

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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