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Fighting in Syrian Kurdish-held areas: What you need to know

Clashes between Syrian Kurdish forces and Turkish-backed Syrian militias could be one of the biggest potential problems in Syria as the country...

15.12.2024 30

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Cathrin Schaer

Time to take Syria's Hayat Tahrir al-Sham off terror lists?

The HTS rebel group that freed Syria from dictator Bashar Assad is setting up a new government. Its status as a terror group complicates its possible...

14.12.2024 20

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Why EU plans for 'special envoy' to Syria sparked outrage

The EU wants to appoint a special envoy to evaluate its Syria policy. The move enraged Syrian activists who condemn President Bashar Assad's regime,...

27.11.2024 40

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For better or worse? EU plans for 'special envoy' to Syria

The EU wants to appoint a special envoy as part of an evaluation of its Syria policy. Syrian activists are enraged, saying it whitewashes war crimes...

27.11.2024 30

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Could Iraq's census further destabilize the country?

Iraq is conducting its first census in 27 years. The head count could upset a political power-sharing system that was set up to prevent civil war.

21.11.2024 30

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Iraq's census: Most dangerous in the world or sign of hope?

Iraq is conducting its first census in 27 years. It hasn't happened more recently because undertaking such a head count could upset a political...

21.11.2024 10

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Iraq's census: Most dangerous in the world or sign of hope?

Iraq is conducting its first census in 27 years. It hasn't happened more recently because undertaking such a head count could upset a political...

19.11.2024 10

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Cathrin Schaer

Are Houthis blackmailing shipping companies for millions?

UN experts suspect the Houthis, who have been attacking maritime traffic off Yemen's coast for a year now, have started charging ships for 'safe...

13.11.2024 20

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Israel, Hezbollah evacuation orders: '45 minutes to leave'

Human rights organizations have criticized how Israel and Hezbollah have given civilians evacuation orders during the Lebanon conflict, saying they...

06.11.2024 20

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'45 minutes to leave': Evacuation warnings in Middle East

Rights organizations have criticized the way warring parties in Lebanon give civilians evacuation warnings, saying they are often not effective....

06.11.2024 20

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Syria's dictator caught between Iran and Israel

Syrian dictator Bashar Assad has been unusually quiet about Israel's conflict with multiple nations in the Middle East. But the weekend's Israeli...

30.10.2024 30

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Cathrin Schaer

Syria's dictator caught between Iran and Israel

Syrian dictator Bashar Assad has been unusually quiet about Israel's conflict with multiple nations in the Middle East. But the weekend's Israeli...

30.10.2024 20

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Cathrin Schaer

Syria's dictator caught between Iran and Israel

Syrian dictator Bashar Assad has been unusually quiet about Israel's conflict with multiple nations in the Middle East. But the weekend's Israeli...

29.10.2024 10

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Cathrin Schaer

Arab-Israeli trade ties are still strong but for how long?

Leaders in Jordan, Egypt and the UAE have criticized Israel's actions in Gaza and Lebanon. But they have been happy to keep on doing business as usual...

26.10.2024 100

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Yemen's Houthis to play bigger role in Middle East conflict?

They've survived attacks by the US, Israel and others, and are the only one of various Iran-backed groups not to have suffered serious setbacks over...

09.10.2024 90

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Red lines: Will Arab leaders go beyond angry words?

They have accused Israel of genocide and of pushing the entire Middle East toward war. But is there anything Arab leaders can really do to bring about...

27.09.2024 50

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How dangerous is the Islamist victory in Jordan's elections?

Jordan's Islamic Action Front were successful in last week's election, partly because their support for Hamas in Gaza made them popular. But their...

17.09.2024 40

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The teenage terrorists of the 'Islamic State'

The number of teenagers arrested on terrorism charges is growing in Europe. How is the extremist "Islamic State" group, with branches in...

11.09.2024 80

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Why is the Middle East losing so much money to cybercrime?

Saudi Arabia and the UAE sit at the top of a UN agency's global list for cybersecurity. But at the same time, they lose millions to cybercrime...

03.09.2024 50

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How Middle East authoritarians benefit from Gaza's conflict

The Gaza conflict has allowed authoritarian leaders in the region to polish their images, defend Arab honor, and use protests against Israel to push...

28.08.2024 40

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From Gaza to Ukraine: Why is Qatar such a good negotiator?

Even as Gaza cease-fire talks struggle on, mediators from Qatar are busy working on other conflicts too. What is it about the small, gas-rich Gulf...

20.08.2024 40

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Is Libya on the brink of a new civil war?

With two rival governments at either end of the country, ongoing political ruptures and now, fresh military mobilization, there are fears Libya could...

16.08.2024 50

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Assault on family law: Iraq moving further from democracy?

Conservative politicians want Iraqi family law to be defined by religious rules and plan to change Iraq's liberal Personal Status Law. The amendment...

14.08.2024 40

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Arab nations in Hamas-Israel conflict: What you need to know

Some have close relationships with Israel behind the scenes. Others are home to Iran-backed groups that consider themselves part of the "axis of...

05.08.2024 40

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After IS, justice for Yazidis? 'The world has moved on'

Ten years after the massacre of their community by the "Islamic State" group in Iraq, Yazidis are still seeking justice. This year, the...

03.08.2024 60

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Will Israeli bombs undo Yemen's peace process?

Israeli strikes on Yemen only seem to make the Houthi rebel group they're targeting more popular. But could they also have an impact — positive or...

23.07.2024 40

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What does NATO's planned Jordan office mean for the region?

NATO will open its first Middle East liaison office in Jordan. Some locals have described it as Jordanian "betrayal." Others suggest it...

17.07.2024 50

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How 'dangerous' is a new NATO office in Jordan?

NATO will open its first Middle East liaison office in Jordan. Some locals have described it as Jordanian "betrayal." Others suggested that...

16.07.2024 40

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Cathrin Schaer

50 years of US presidential assassinations and attempts

US presidents and presidential candidates have been targeted for reasons from a desire to irrevocably change the course of American politics to an...

15.07.2024 60

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How 'Islamic State' uses AI to spread extremist propaganda

Groups like the "Islamic State" and al-Qaeda are urging followers to use the latest digital tools to spread their extremist message, avoid...

10.07.2024 40

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Could a Syrian war criminal be attending Paris Olympics?

Syrian activists are trying to stop a possible war criminal from back home from attending the Paris Olympics. It’s a lot harder to do than one might...

07.07.2024 50

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Are Saudi Arabia's plans for a non-oil future too grand?

Ski slopes in the desert and a city of mirrored skyscrapers: Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 was always going to be expensive. But is it too expensive?...

25.06.2024 50

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Are Saudi Arabia's plans for a non-oil future too grand?

Ski slopes in the desert and a city of mirrored skyscrapers: Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 was always going to be expensive. But is it too expensive?...

24.06.2024 40

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How can media react to disinformation, climate change?

Experts say that climate change and disinformation are two of this century's biggest issues. Speakers at DW's Global Media Forum in Bonn discussed how...

19.06.2024 50

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Why is the world ignoring the Sudan civil war?

It has been classified as one of the world's worst crises in many ways. But aid and advocacy organizations say the Sudan war is being sidelined, which...

14.06.2024 50

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'Heatflation' in Middle East: How high will food prices go?

Extreme heat, or "heatflation," is raising food prices everywhere. Researchers say that in the Middle East and other hotter regions, it will...

04.06.2024 40

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Could US-Saudi 'mega deal' spark Middle East nuclear race?

One part of a predicted, closer US-Saudi relationship is particularly controversial. Experts fear Saudi Arabia may use a civilian nuclear energy...

29.05.2024 90

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Kuwait's unique democratic experiment could be at an end

Kuwait has been known as one of the most democratic countries in the Middle East for years. But the royal emir's recent decision to suspend parliament...

14.05.2024 80

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Is this the end of Kuwait's unique democratic experiment?

Kuwait has been known as one of the most democratic countries in the Middle East for years. But now the country's royal ruler has suspended its...

14.05.2024 100

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Could the EU-Lebanon aid deal backfire on Syrian refugees?

The EU will give €1 billion to Lebanon to help the country deal with high numbers of refugees from Syria. But there's concern it'll be...

08.05.2024 100

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EU-Lebanon aid package bad news for Syrian refugees?

The EU and Lebanon have agreed upon an aid package to help the country deal with its financial crisis and high numbers of refugees. Most experts...

07.05.2024 100

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Dangerous Instagram? Iraqi LGBTQ+ community loses safe space

It was always double-edged, but in Iraq, social media was often a comparatively safe place where the local queer community could meet. Recent...

04.05.2024 80

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Israel-Iran tensions: Is Syria the new battlefield?

Israel has been bombing Syria covertly for years, trying to stop anti-Israel forces in that country from getting any stronger. Some experts worry that...

24.04.2024 40

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Cathrin Schaer

Why is Saudi Arabia heading top UN gender equality forum?

Saudi Arabia was recently chosen to head the UN's Commission on the Status of Women, despite protests from international rights organizations and...

02.04.2024 30

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Cathrin Schaer

Syrian passports: How German money funds war crimes in Syria

Syrians in Germany are forced to go back to the government that imprisoned or tortured them to get a new passport. The money they pay for passports...

28.03.2024 10

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Why more non-Muslims are taking part in Ramadan

Ramadan's observance is widespread in the Middle East, often involving non-Muslims in the region's celebrations. In Christian-majority countries,...

20.03.2024 20

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Why more non-Muslims are taking part in Ramadan

In the Middle East, you can't escape Ramadan, so it's not unusual for non-Muslims to take part in the Muslim holy month there. It's a different story...

20.03.2024 10

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Why more non-Muslims are participating in Ramadan

In the Middle East, you can't escape Ramadan, so it's not unusual for non-Muslims to take part in the Muslim holy month there. It's a different story...

19.03.2024 10

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Cathrin Schaer

Syria: New wave of violence after protester death?

Locals in southern Syria have been protesting peacefully for months now, despite their government's brutal crackdown. But last week, for the...

07.03.2024 10

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Gulf states are 'buying up' Egypt's coastline

A $35 billion investment into Egypt is being celebrated as a turning point for the country's struggling economy. Experts are asking whether it...

05.03.2024 20

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