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Jennifer HolleisDeutsche Welle |
Prominent activist Sihem Bensedrine has intensified her effort to gain release after six months in detention. Observers say the human rights situation...
Despite protest over Syria's more "Islamic" curriculum changes, there are parallel priorities, observers say. After 14 years of war,...
Despite protest over Syria's more "Islamic" curriculum changes, there are parallel priorities, observers say. After 14 years of war,...
Joseph Aoun has wide-reaching support, including from Hezbollah and Israel. This could be key for consolidating the fragile Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire...
Does Israel's seizure of Syrian territory serve temporary security goals? Or is it a permanent land grab that might thwart future friendly ties...
As Syrians all over the world celebrate the fall of Bashar Assad's regime, political analysts are pondering how the geopolitical situation will be...
The advances of the Islamist group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham could write a new chapter in Syria's prolonged civil war against President Bashar Assad....
Lebanon's massive destruction is addressed by communal help and civilian projects while the government is too weak to react. Could government and...
Refugees from Sudan, Syria and Gaza are about to face a new set of conditions for staying in Egypt. Will Cairo's new asylum law streamline...
In his second term as US president, will Donald Trump's policies achieve peace in the Middle East, or just support America's long-term allies?
Despite cementing their power within the country, the Houthi militia is arresting an increasing number of local and international aid and human...
Despite thriving from their support for Hamas in Gaza and cementing power within the country, the Houthi militia is increasingly cracking down on...
With Egypt working to mediate in the Israel-Hamas war, other governments have been willing to forgive the country's dismal human rights record.
With Egypt working to mediate the Israel-Hamas war, other governments have been willing to forgive the country's dismal human rights record. That...
This week's shelling of a UN observation tower is the latest crisis in the 46 years of the UNIFIL mission in southern Lebanon. DW looks into the UN...
Amid Israeli strikes and limited public aid, Lebanese activists are springing into action. However, observers point out that aid is being...
The escalation between Israel and Iran has intensified fears of a wider war. So what are the strategic and military considerations that could drive...
While Israel says its attacks on Lebanon's Hezbollah are necessary to regain safety in the border region, analysts point to three different key...
Amid a growing crackdown on the political opposition, young people have started taking to the streets. Could the protest gain enough momentum to...
The ongoing dispute over Ethiopia's GERD dam could easily spill over to the Horn of Africa in light of two new deals that involve Egypt, Ethiopia,...
As Tunisia is heading for presidential elections in October, observers warn the vote won't be democratic as there's been an intense crackdown on...
Following a crackdown on the opposition, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune is expected to win reelection. Observers say this will be welcomed by the...
Israel's deadliest operation in the occupied West Bank since October 7 stokes fears of an escalation. Will this part of the Palestinian territories...
With France, another key country supports Morocco's claim on the disputed region. What are the consequences for the local Sahrawi people,...
Israel's killing of Hezbollah's Fouad Shukur and the assassination of Hamas' Ismail Haniyeh are likely to bolster support for the military wings of...
Observers are critical of Europe's ambitions to improve ties and return refugees to Syria amid ongoing fighting. Would President Bashar Assad...
Human rights observers have recorded a 42% increase in executions, despite the kingdom's claims to modernization. A lack of accountability and...
Human traffickers, militias, mass graves — nothing seems to discourage migrants from coming to Libya. Rights observers believe only international...