Latest in Highlight
Latest in
Parliament condemns Israeli settlement expansion in West Bank
Netanyahu praised Egypt’s efforts towards reviving peace talks between Palestine and Israel
The Nile Project: Resolving conflict into harmony
The Nile flows through 11 African nations and serves as key source of freshwater – but sharing this resource is politically tricky. A unique project works to resolve conflicts and promote sustainable use – through music.
PLO concerned over Quartet committee report
For the first time the report tackled the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
Armed Conflict Survey: In 2015, Syria accounted for one-third of global conflict deaths
This year’s edition of the Armed Conflict Survey has been released. DW’s Matthias von Hein spoke with its editor about the rise of foreign fighters and how climate change could stoke conflicts around the globe.
Can 3D imagery save Syria’s cultural heritage?
Hundreds of major heritage sites have been destroyed or damaged during the Syrian conflict. Now detailed 3D mappings of the country’s famous monuments provide hope for their preservation.
Sunnis, Shiites locked in an endless conflict
Iran and Saudi Arabia are stoking the denominational conflict between Sunnis and Shias. Both sides are attempting to exploit an inner-Islamic conflict that has been raging for more than 1,300 years.
Egypt ranks among top countries with likelihood of conflict in 2016: CFR survey
The annual survey acts as a blueprint for US policymaking and early action against conflicts
Opinion: Putin’s ‘Syria card’ in the Ukraine conflict
Russia’s power in the Syria conflict has been overestimated. The danger Moscow poses for Ukraine and Europe, however, has been underestimated. But the two issues are related, write’s DW’s Ingo Mannteufel.
Make love, not war: Ukrainian-Russian love overcoming conflict
The Ukraine-Russia conflict is increasingly polarizing people of both countries. But these couples are bridging the nationality gap and growing stronger together.
Vienna talks basis for discussion between Shoukry and Syrian opposition delegation
Syrian opposition delegation affirmed their keenness on reaching a political solution
Locals caught between army and militants in Sinai
In Sinai, the Egyptian army is battling an Islamist uprising with links to the “Islamic State” group. Amidst the crackdown, the local population is suffering, as Naomi Conrad reports.
Al-Sisi, Abbas meet to discuss Palestinian issue
Egyptian president also stresses Egypt’s border measures are not intended to harm Palestinians
Egypt sends condolences over UAE, Bahrain soldiers killed in Yemen
An attack launched by Houthi rebels against Saudi-led coalition forces killed dozens of soldiers
Shoukry discusses regional conflicts with Kerry, Lavrov
In telephone conversations, Egypt’s foreign minister discussed with Russian and US counterparts the situation in Yemen and Syria
In memory of Srebrenica: An endless dispute
By Maydaa Abou Nadr It all started in early 1992. A year after the secession of Croatia and Slovenia from the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia in 1991, the Socialist Republic of Bosnia and Herzegovina requested its independence. At the time, Bosnia and Herzegovina was divided as follows: Muslim Bosniaks represented 44% of the community; …
Sameh Kamal sworn in as new Administrative Prosecution head
Major efforts need to be undertaken to reserve public funds, says Kamal
IDF seizes Gaza Freedom Flotilla
Flotilla is second such attempt to break the blockade on Gaza
Journalists should have legal rights, not face detention: Press Syndicate
After Al-Sisi’s apology to lawyers, journalists demand clear stance on press freedom
UNESCO condemns destruction of old Sana’a heritage site
Site which dates to Ottoman era, was destroyed in Saudi airstrike
More Egyptians return from Libya, Yemen
25 Egyptians returned from Yemen, 189 from Libya on Sunday
Shoukry meets Syrian opposition delegation
Meeting aims at reaching common ground between different opposition groups
Egyptian spectator ban: Flashpoint for conflict and statement of weakness
By James M. Dorsey An Egyptian cabinet decision to end the suspension of professional football in late March but reinstitute the ban on spectators attending matches could spark renewed clashes between militant fans and security forces. The decision against the backdrop of mounting evidence that Egyptian general-turned-President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi has no apparent intention of easing …
Egyptian diplomats leave Yemen amid security unrest
Hadi claims he is still president and is ruling from south
Syrian opposition leaders reach agreement in Cairo
Opposition figures demand a joint transitional body based on Geneva I communiqué
Syrian opposition leaders in Cairo to form united front
Egypt meeting seeks to strengthen opposition forces in Syria, says foreign ministry
Shoukry meets Syrian opposition delegation to discuss political solution to conflict
Results of Egyptian initiative for non-violent transition remain uncertain, says expert
Returning Egyptian fishermen outline problems faced in Libya conflict
The fishermen returned after being caught in fighting between Haftar loyalists and Libya Dawn
Gaza residents describe life in a city of ruins
After war and donor conferences, humanitarian catastrophe looms in heavily populated strip
Nile Project: Using culture to transform conflict
Through music production, educational workshops and activities promoting innovation, the project aims to contribute to finding solutions to the conflict over water resources
Egypt may experience increase in terrorism: Think tank
The country was ranked 13th in the new Global Terrorism Index report