Author: Sherif Mohy Eldeen

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Egyptian national flag behind barbed wire close to the Court of Cassation in Cairo (photo: picture-alliance/dpa)

Justice under Abdul Fattah al-Sisi

The law′s an ass

The increasing number of executions following unfair trials is destroying what little confidence remained Egypt′s legal system. Report by Sherif Mohy EldeenMore

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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