Author: Samira Sammer

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A Syrian man holds the body of his son, killed by the Syrian Army (photo: AP)

Interview with Sharif Nashashibi

''No Sovereign Government Has the Right to Oppress Its Own People''

In this interview with Samira Sammer, Sharif Nashashibi, co-founder and chairman of Arab Media Watch, discusses the difficulties of reporting on the Arab Spring in repressive states, the situation of minorities in Syria and the question of Western involvement in the Syrian civil warMore

Criticism of the Media in the Case of Syria: The Perversion of the Media MachineMinorities in Syria: United against AssadThe Press in Syria: Independent Media as Enemies of the System
Syrian refugees (photo: AP)

The Destiny of the Syrian Refugees

''The Floodgates of Humanity Must Be Opened Immediately''

Christian Springer is a popular German author who is best known for his social and political satire. He is also the founder of the aid organization Orienthelfer (Orient helpers), which has been helping Syrian refugees in Jordan and Lebanon since the start of the uprising against the Assad regime. Samira Sammer spoke to him about the refugees' humanitarian predicamentMore

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Kenan Kolat, the head of the Türkische Gemeinde in Deutschland (photo: picture alliance/dpa)

Interview with Kenan Kolat

''We Need an Open Debate about Institutional Racism''

The failure of Germany's domestic intelligence agency to halt the activities of a neo-Nazi terror cell and recent revelations about the destruction of key files have led to accusations of institutional racism. Kenan Kolat, the head of the Türkische Gemeinde in Deutschland (the Turkish Community in Germany), an advocacy group representing the interests of Turkish people in Germany, says faith in the country's security organs has hit rock bottom. Samira Sammer spoke to him.More

Postal Threats Sent to Mosques: Solidarity in the Face of Rightwing Extremism and RacismRow over Report on Young Muslims in Germany: Easy Pickings for Headline GrabbersSocial and Educational Services for Muslims: ''We Want Participation, Not Integration''

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Most Recent Photo Essay

Persepolis: Achaemenid kings started building the palatial complex of Persepolis in 520 BC. The archaeological site reflects the former glory of the imperial capital of ancient Persia. Alexander the Great ended the rule of the Achaemenids in 330 BC by invading Persepolis and burning it down. Impressive ruins of the palaces, mausoleums, columns and reliefs can nevertheless still be admired to this day

Iran's monuments for humanity

From the Kingdom of Elam to Alexander the Great, to the Shah dynasties and the Islamic Republic, Iran's cultural sites reflect its long history. By Philipp Jedicke