http://www.spiegel.de Daily news, analysis and opinion from Europe's leading newsmagazine and Germany's top news Web site. en Mon, 01 Apr 2019 22:35:38 +0200 Mon, 01 Apr 2019 22:35:38 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de http://www.spiegel.de/static/sys/logo_120x61.gif http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/tunisia-truth-commission-divides-nation-a-1180656.html#ref=rss A truth commission is trying to help Tunisia work through its recent past, televising testimonies from both the victims and perpetrators of state violence. Yet it's serving to divide rather than heal the country - and the police state is making a comeback. Mon, 11 Dec 2017 11:43:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/tunisia-truth-commission-divides-nation-a-1180656.html A truth commission is trying to help Tunisia work through its recent past, televising testimonies from both the victims and perpetrators of state violence. Yet it's serving to divide rather than heal the country - and the police state is making a comeback.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/migrant-crime-in-germany-focus-on-north-africa-a-1151228.html#ref=rss Thousands of young men from North Africa come to Germany every year and many of them, like Samir, fall afoul of the law. Officials would like to accelerate the deportation process, but the criminals aren't welcome back home either. <i>By SPIEGEL Staff</i> Fri, 09 Jun 2017 10:48:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/germany/migrant-crime-in-germany-focus-on-north-africa-a-1151228.html Thousands of young men from North Africa come to Germany every year and many of them, like Samir, fall afoul of the law. Officials would like to accelerate the deportation process, but the criminals aren't welcome back home either. By SPIEGEL Staff ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/tunisian-prime-minister-chahed-terror-has-no-nationality-a-1128955.html#ref=rss The suspect in the December terror attack in Berlin, which killed 12, came from Tunisia. SPIEGEL spoke to the country's prime minister, Youssef Chahed, 41, about terrorism in his country and the problems facing its fragile democracy. Mon, 09 Jan 2017 11:00:37 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/tunisian-prime-minister-chahed-terror-has-no-nationality-a-1128955.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/self-immolation-survivor-looks-back-at-arab-spring-a-1072814.html#ref=rss The Arab Spring began five years ago when two men set themselves on fire in Tunisia. One of them survived his self-immolation -- and now wishes he hadn't. This is his story. Thu, 21 Jan 2016 15:29:34 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/self-immolation-survivor-looks-back-at-arab-spring-a-1072814.html The Arab Spring began five years ago when two men set themselves on fire in Tunisia. One of them survived his self-immolation -- and now wishes he hadn't. This is his story.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/tunisia-tourism-struggles-to-survive-after-terror-attack-a-1056400.html#ref=rss At the end of June, 37 guests of a Tunisian resort hotel died in a hail of terrorist gunfire. Since then, tourists have stayed away, and the tragedy has only just begun. Thu, 08 Oct 2015 12:44:19 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/tunisia-tourism-struggles-to-survive-after-terror-attack-a-1056400.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/islamic-state-expanding-into-north-africa-a-1003525.html#ref=rss Chaos, disillusionment and oppression provide the perfect conditions for Islamic State. Currently, the Islamist extremists are expanding from Syria and Iraq into North Africa. Several local groups have pledged their allegiance. Tue, 18 Nov 2014 19:20:20 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/islamic-state-expanding-into-north-africa-a-1003525.html Chaos, disillusionment and oppression provide the perfect conditions for Islamic State. Currently, the Islamist extremists are expanding from Syria and Iraq into North Africa. Several local groups have pledged their allegiance.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/tensions-rise-between-secularists-and-islamists-in-tunisia-a-916137.html#ref=rss Tunisia was the birthplace of the Arab Spring over two years ago. But growing frustration and violence have caused the chasm between secularists and Islamists to widen, leading many to fear political chaos like that gripping Egypt. Wed, 14 Aug 2013 12:15:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/tensions-rise-between-secularists-and-islamists-in-tunisia-a-916137.html Tunisia was the birthplace of the Arab Spring over two years ago. But growing frustration and violence have caused the chasm between secularists and Islamists to widen, leading many to fear political chaos like that gripping Egypt.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/opposition-politician-murder-sparks-anti-government-protests-in-tunisia-a-913423.html#ref=rss The murder of a leading opposition figure in Tunisia has sent thousands of Tunisians to the streets. They accuse the governing Islamists of being behind the killing, and many in the opposition hope to harness the outrage to drive them from power just as popular protest recently did in Egypt. Fri, 26 Jul 2013 20:08:36 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/opposition-politician-murder-sparks-anti-government-protests-in-tunisia-a-913423.html The murder of a leading opposition figure in Tunisia has sent thousands of Tunisians to the streets. They accuse the governing Islamists of being behind the killing, and many in the opposition hope to harness the outrage to drive them from power just as popular protest recently did in Egypt. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/interview-with-imprisoned-german-femen-activist-in-tunisia-a-906368.html#ref=rss A German Femen activist and two fellow demonstrators were sentenced to four months in prison for a topless protest in Tunis. The 19-year-old was recently visited by the German government's human rights commissioner. He said the woman was completely surprised at the verdict. Tue, 18 Jun 2013 11:30:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/interview-with-imprisoned-german-femen-activist-in-tunisia-a-906368.html A German Femen activist and two fellow demonstrators were sentenced to four months in prison for a topless protest in Tunis. The 19-year-old was recently visited by the German government's human rights commissioner. He said the woman was completely surprised at the verdict. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/tunisian-feminist-leader-criticizes-topless-femen-activists-a-905603.html#ref=rss European Femen activists have been sentenced to four months in prison for their topless protest in the Tunisian capital last month. Now the country's opposition leader, herself a respected feminist, is asking Femen to leave, calling their actions counterproductive. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 18:09:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/tunisian-feminist-leader-criticizes-topless-femen-activists-a-905603.html European Femen activists have been sentenced to four months in prison for their topless protest in the Tunisian capital last month. Now the country's opposition leader, herself a respected feminist, is asking Femen to leave, calling their actions counterproductive.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/three-topless-femen-activists-arrested-in-tunis-tunisia-a-902667.html#ref=rss Three European women with the feminist activist group Femen were arrested in Tunis on Wednesday after holding a topless protest in front of the Ministry of Justice. Staged against the imprisonment of a fellow activist, it was their first such stunt in the Arab world. Wed, 29 May 2013 18:35:51 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/three-topless-femen-activists-arrested-in-tunis-tunisia-a-902667.html Three European women with the feminist activist group Femen were arrested in Tunis on Wednesday after holding a topless protest in front of the Ministry of Justice. Staged against the imprisonment of a fellow activist, it was their first such stunt in the Arab world. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/killing-of-opposition-politician-risks-plunging-tunisia-into-chaos-a-884242.html#ref=rss The murder of opposition politician Chokri Belaïd was also an assault on Tunisia's emerging democracy. It has exposed the chasm between Islamists and secularists, and threatens to plunge the nation at the forefront of the Arab Revolution into chaos. Tue, 19 Feb 2013 16:08:53 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/killing-of-opposition-politician-risks-plunging-tunisia-into-chaos-a-884242.html The murder of opposition politician Chokri Belaïd was also an assault on Tunisia's emerging democracy. It has exposed the chasm between Islamists and secularists, and threatens to plunge the nation at the forefront of the Arab Revolution into chaos. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/salafist-intimidation-campaign-threatens-young-democracy-in-tunisia-a-870680.html#ref=rss Almost two years after the Arab Spring got its start in Tunisia, Salafists are intimidating women, artists and intellectuals. Many fear that the government is tacitly supporting the radical Islamists in their efforts to turn the young democracy into a theocracy. Wed, 05 Dec 2012 13:35:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/salafist-intimidation-campaign-threatens-young-democracy-in-tunisia-a-870680.html Almost two years after the Arab Spring got its start in Tunisia, Salafists are intimidating women, artists and intellectuals. Many fear that the government is tacitly supporting the radical Islamists in their efforts to turn the young democracy into a theocracy. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/islamists-and-secular-society-battle-for-freedoms-after-arab-spring-a-870652.html#ref=rss The rise of political Islam following the Arab Spring has many worried that the democratic achievements of the revolution could be lost. In Egypt and Tunisia alike, citizens are once again taking to the streets. But this time they are opposing Islamism. Does secularism still stand a chance? Tue, 04 Dec 2012 16:20:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/islamists-and-secular-society-battle-for-freedoms-after-arab-spring-a-870652.html The rise of political Islam following the Arab Spring has many worried that the democratic achievements of the revolution could be lost. In Egypt and Tunisia alike, citizens are once again taking to the streets. But this time they are opposing Islamism. Does secularism still stand a chance?]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/political-implications-of-the-arab-spring-18-months-on-a-842280.html#ref=rss One-and-a-half years after the start of the Arab Spring, Islamists have taken power in some countries, Gulf rulers are suppressing dissent with cash and Syria is descending into civil war. The Arab revolutions are at a turning point, but the horrors unleashed by Damascus could inspire moderation elsewhere. <i>By SPIEGEL Staff</i> Wed, 04 Jul 2012 17:50:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/political-implications-of-the-arab-spring-18-months-on-a-842280.html One-and-a-half years after the start of the Arab Spring, Islamists have taken power in some countries, Gulf rulers are suppressing dissent with cash and Syria is descending into civil war. The Arab revolutions are at a turning point, but the horrors unleashed by Damascus could inspire moderation elsewhere. By SPIEGEL Staff ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-tunisian-prime-minister-hamadi-jebali-a-821144.html#ref=rss Ahead of a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin on Wednesday, Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali has warned against military intervention in Syria. In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, Jebali also rejects the prospect of Syrian President Assad being exiled to his country. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 19:42:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/interview-with-tunisian-prime-minister-hamadi-jebali-a-821144.html Ahead of a meeting with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in Berlin on Wednesday, Tunisian Prime Minister Hamadi Jebali has warned against military intervention in Syria. In an interview with SPIEGEL ONLINE, Jebali also rejects the prospect of Syrian President Assad being exiled to his country.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/women-s-rights-could-germany-learn-from-tunisia-a-820157.html#ref=rss German Family Minister Kristina Schröder traveled on Wednesday to Tunisia, a country that until last year's revolution had some of the most progressive women's rights policies in the Arab world. But now women there are fighting against the imposition of Shariah law in their next constitution. Thu, 08 Mar 2012 16:11:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/women-s-rights-could-germany-learn-from-tunisia-a-820157.html http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-streets-of-the-revolution-north-africa-one-year-later-a-805190.html#ref=rss Twelve months ago, a young man in Tunisia ignited himself and triggered a revolution that spread across northern Africa. A year later, correspondent Alexander Smoltczyk set out in a new series on a journey to assess the changes the tumultuous Maghreb region has undergone -- from Morocco to Egypt. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:47:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/the-streets-of-the-revolution-north-africa-one-year-later-a-805190.html Twelve months ago, a young man in Tunisia ignited himself and triggered a revolution that spread across northern Africa. A year later, correspondent Alexander Smoltczyk set out in a new series on a journey to assess the changes the tumultuous Maghreb region has undergone -- from Morocco to Egypt.]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/freedoms-at-risk-arab-women-fight-to-defend-their-rights-a-800447.html#ref=rss The Arab Spring seemed to herald a new era of emancipation for women in the Arab world. But Islamists are on the rise in Tunisia and Egypt, and there are worrying reports of sexual assaults on demonstrators in Cairo's Tahrir Square. Many women in the region fear a rollback of what rights they had under the dictators. Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:56:00 +0100 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/freedoms-at-risk-arab-women-fight-to-defend-their-rights-a-800447.html The Arab Spring seemed to herald a new era of emancipation for women in the Arab world. But Islamists are on the rise in Tunisia and Egypt, and there are worrying reports of sexual assaults on demonstrators in Cairo's Tahrir Square. Many women in the region fear a rollback of what rights they had under the dictators. ]]> http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/victory-for-ennahda-why-tunisians-voted-for-the-islamists-a-794133.html#ref=rss In a major setback for Tunisia's elite, the Islamist Ennahda Party looks set to lead the country's first democratically elected government. They appealed to the common people who sought greater credibility in politics. But concerns the country might soon become a new theocracy are exaggerated, because Tunisian Islamists are looking to Turkey as their model. Wed, 26 Oct 2011 15:43:00 +0200 http://www.spiegel.de/international/world/victory-for-ennahda-why-tunisians-voted-for-the-islamists-a-794133.html In a major setback for Tunisia's elite, the Islamist Ennahda Party looks set to lead the country's first democratically elected government. They appealed to the common people who sought greater credibility in politics. But concerns the country might soon become a new theocracy are exaggerated, because Tunisian Islamists are looking to Turkey as their model. ]]>