SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 29, 2013
The Sinai Peninsula has become a prison and grave for thousands of African refugees. They are kidnapped, imprisoned and tortured to death even after their families have paid hefty ransoms. But Egypt refuses to act. By Nicola Abé in North Sinai more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- March 15, 2013
A year ago, a SPIEGEL editor met a Salafist in Hanover. Following several meetings in Germany, he traveled with him to his new home in Egypt. He could not have anticipated the danger he would encounter there. By Takis Würger more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 14, 2013
This year's Berlinale line-up features just one film from Egypt, a country in turmoil where independent filmmakers face major challenges. But director Hala Lotfy has not only succeeeded, she is also helping other artists do the same. By Kristen Allen more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 09, 2013
Journalist Hanya Moheeb claims she was raped after she joined the crowds on Tahrir Square in January to mark the second anniversary of the Egyptian Revolution. She says her assault was an organized one -- an attempt to intimidate women from protesting. more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- February 06, 2013
Protests against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi and the Muslim Brotherhood are becoming increasingly violent. One factor behind this is the founding of the "Black Bloc," a loosely organized group of activists that is not afraid to clash with the government. By Daniel Steinvorth more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 31, 2013
Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi paid a whistle-stop visit to Berlin on Wednesday to drum up foreign investment and convince Europe of his democratic credentials. The German media felt he sent a mixed message but believe he should be given the benefit of the doubt -- at least for now. more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 30, 2013
Right in the middle of the biggest crisis of his presidency, Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi has come to Germany. Morsi had been hoping Berlin would forgive hundreds of millions of euros in debt. He ended up getting something far less tangible: advice on how to run his country. By Raniah Salloum more...
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 30, 2013
Egypt has once again been shaken by deadly riots this week, but President Mohammed Morsi still plans to visit Germany on Wednesday. The trip is vital, with Morsi hoping to obtain urgent funding. But he will face tough questioning from Chancellor Merkel. By Raniah Salloum more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- January 28, 2013
Is Mohammed Morsi a peacebroker or a virulent anti-Semite? A former member of the Muslim Brotherhood, who has known Morsi for 13 years, believes that behind the Egyptian president's veneer of goodwill towards Israel lies a deep-seated hatred. By Dieter Bednarz and Volkhard Windfuhr in Cairo more... [ Forum ]
SPIEGEL ONLINE
- December 12, 2012
Mohammed Morsi may be the president of Egypt, but it's the Muslim Brotherhood that appears to be calling the shots. The Islamist group waited decades for a shot at power in the country and it isn't about to yield without a fight. By Matthias Gebauer, Daniel Steinvorth and Volkhard Windfuhr more... [ Forum ]
