Nour Harastani, co-founder and research director of Syrbanism, in Berlin. Picture: Syrbanism
17.01.2024
Syrbanism aims to make Syria’s urban policies more accessible to its people. Nour Harastani, co-founder of the Berlin-based organization, shares her insights about integrating local voices and informality into the reconstruction of Syrian cities.
European weapons exports to Saudi-Arabia (and other actors directly involved in the war in Yemen) included warplanes such as the Eurofighter Typhoon Bomber Jets (here: older model). Photo: G. Zammit, Wikicommons.
06.09.2023
E arlier this year t alks between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia raised hopes for peace in Yemen. Europe is no bystander, argues our author, and examines how the continuous export of European weapons is fueling a de c ade-long crisis in Yemen.
Memories: Photo of a concert our author attended the night before the war broke out. Khartoum, 14th April, 2023. Photo: Hamid Khalafallah
03.08.2023
The conflict in Sudan puts Sudanese civilians at grave risk. Those who try to escape face a difficult flight and harsh displacement circumstances. Hamid Khalafallah shares a personal account of his escape.
The freedom of action and movement of Palestinians in Hebron are extremely restricted. Graphic: Claire DT/AI
28.07.2023
History and geography play a big role in Hebron, also referred as the Israeli-Palestinian flashpoint. Walk down memory lane with me and follow Izzat Karaki, a Palestinian activist at Youth Against Settlements (YAS) through Hebron.
A woman climbs the terraces of Battir. Photo: Author of this article
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18.07.2023
The village of Battir is a World Heritage Site and embodies Palestinian culture through centuries-old farming traditions. Its 4,000-year-old agricultural terraces are threatened by an industrial zone planned by a nearby Israeli settlement.
Summer 2021, motorcycles in a fuel queue in Beirut. Photo: Manu Ferneini (IG: manuferneini)
12.07.2023
Delivery workers around the world have had enough. In Lebanon, they have started to organize themselves and went on strike against the local delivery app Toters. Their exploitation is systematic and builds on the Kafala system.
A man in his property that was destroyed by the fighting in April 2023 in Khartum. Photo: Faiz Abubakr Mohamed (IG: faizabubak)
Amira Ahmed, Nada El Kouny, Elena Habersky, and Gerda Heck
09.07.2023
On April 15th, following the sudden outbreak of fighting in Sudan, social media was abuzz with calls from families. Many fled in a hurry, some of them reaching Egypt. A Cairo-based initiative reports on their attempt to help out.
Where are the Allies? Messages of Solidarity in Athens. Foto: Clara Taxis
16.06.2023
In the future, anyone seeking protection in Europe will have to come as a skilled worker – or accept violence and detention. What is being celebrated as a historic compromise shows neither political foresight nor empathy for those affected.
The many seagulls of Istanbul, with the Golden Horn in the Background. Photo: Barış Pekçağlıyan
06.06.2023
Despite high hopes and excitement among the social opposition prior to the elections, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan successfully fortified his power. The opposition has not only failed, but needs to radically rethink its political practices.
In El Matareya, Egypt, people in the neighbourhood break their fast together. The cheerful crowd drinks, eats and celebrates. Photo: Taha Abeed (Instagram @ tahaabeed)
22.04.2023
The Islamic festival, Eid-al-Fitr, marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. It is a cherished time in which community is seen as priority. Through our photo series, we give impressions of how Ramadan was celebrated in WANA.
Mazar-e-Sharif's Blue Mosque. Photo: Lonni Friedman CC BY-NC 2.0
19.03.2023
As spring approaches, the people of Afghanistan anticipate the celebration of Nawroz — the New Year. Although official celebrations have been banned in Afghanistan since 2022, the event remains emblematic of diverse cultural traditions.
Image: Ameer Fakher Eldin; The Stanger, official poster (2021)
07.12.2022
Ameer Fakher Eldin's debut film “The Stranger” has been touring the world's major festivals for months, picking up award after award. What makes the work of this young talent from the Golan Heights so unique? And where does he go from here?

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