Justice
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Fatih Akin's film "In the Fade"
Back in the saddle
In his latest film, "In the Fade", Fatih Akin puts his leading lady through hell. The acclaimed director draws on the series of murders committed by the NSU terror cell in Germany to produce some of his best work to date. By Jochen Kurten
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Ending the civil war
For a different Syria
Assad is still in power. But he has nevertheless lost it – to Iran, Russia, Syrian militia leaders and war profiteers. What Germany should now do for the Syrians. By Kristin Helberg
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Islam in India
Triple talaq: Goodbye and good riddance
India′s Supreme Court recently declared the Islamic practice of "instant divorce" to be anti-constitutional. The judges argued that since ″triple talaq″ is not an integral part of the Muslim faith, it is not subject to protection under the principle of religious freedom. Ronald Meinardus reports from New Delhi
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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 Eldeen
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Muslim talaq law in India
Divorce by email
India's Supreme Court is currently considering the Muslim practice of instant divorce. The family law allows Muslim men to end their marriages by simply repeating the word "talaq" (Arabic for divorce) three times. But there is growing opposition to the practice. Ronald Meinardus reports from New Delhi
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Combatting Salafist radicalisation in Germany
Under scrutiny
Media representatives and academics would do well not to pre-judge the German security services′ Salafism prevention initiatives. Hazim Fouad, Islamic studies expert for the Senator for Home Affairs in Bremen, submits his response to the arguments proposed by Salafism researcher Nina Kasehage
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Assad's crimes tried in German courts?
Hoping for justice
German public prosecutors in Karlsruhe are acting surprisingly fast to interview Syrian victims who have filed criminal charges against members of the Syrian intelligence agency in Damascus. Specific investigations and international arrest warrants could follow. By Kristin Helberg
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′Pharaoh′ Mubarak′s acquittal
Some are more equal
While ex-dictator Hosni Mubarak – who has apparently got off scot-free – will not be called to account for the deaths of hundreds of demonstrators, democracy activists released from detention such as Ahmed Maher continue to suffer harassment at the hands of the legal system. Karim El-Gawhary reports from Cairo
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Freedom of religion at work
Islam – a disruptive influence?
A ruling by the European Court of Justice allows employers to prohibit their staff from wearing headscarves. In doing so, it affords greater freedom to companies than it does to religion. A commentary by Heribert Prantl
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Charges against Bashar al-Assad
His turn will come
Six German lawyers are bringing a case against Syrian leader Assad for war crimes and crimes against humanity. It may sound naive, but it is a long-overdue step in international law enforcement – and Germany is the perfect venue. By Kristin Helberg
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Interview with Sihem Bensedrine
"We mustn't forget what happened!"
Tens of thousands of people who suffered at the hands of Ben Ali's dictatorship have made submissions for compensation to the Tunisian Truth and Dignity Commission. The first public hearings were held in mid November. Sarah Mersch spoke to Sihem Bensedrine, president of the commission
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Interview with the Turkish political scientist Baskin Oran
Erdogan's freedom of speech
In April President Erdogan called a group of academics that dared criticise the Turkish security forces′ offensive against Kurdish rebels ″vile″ and ″nauseating″. One of them, the political scientist Baskin Oran, is suing the Turkish President – for slander. Interview by Selcuk Caydi