Most recent articles by Sonja Hegasy
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Tutankhamun – His Grave and His TreasuresReplicas that Dazzle and Impress
The treasures discovered in the tomb of the Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun are some of the most significant finds in the history of archaeology. A replica of the pharaoh's burial chamber is now on display in the German city of Nuremberg. By Sonja Hegasy
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Nabil Ayouch's Film ''God's Horses''Ostracised and Forgotten
God's Horses was the only Arab entry in the "Un Certain Regard" section of this year's Cannes Film Festival. In it, the Moroccan film director Nabil Ayouch investigates the reasons why young people turn to terrorism. Sonja Hegasy went to see it
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Elias Khoury's Novel ''Yalo''The Word and the War
More than twenty years after the end of Lebanon's civil war, the conflicting parties can still not agree on a single narrative of events. With "Yalo", Elias Khoury has written a magnificent novel on the Lebanese struggles for history. By Sonja Hegasy
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History of the Lebanese Civil WarComing to Blows over a School Textbook
More than two decades after the end of the civil war and with fresh fears that the conflict could erupt again at any time, many people in Lebanon think it is still too soon to start trying to make sense of the country's history. Also, as Sonja Hegasy reports from Beirut, the upheaval in the region is having an effect on this debate
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Parliamentary Elections in MoroccoDivide and Rule
Following the Justice and Development Party's victory in the Moroccan parliamentary elections, the King of Morocco may well be looking to demystify the Islamists by granting them a slice of the power pie.
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Morocco Prepares for Parliamentary ElectionsSuperficial Respect for the Will of the People
Voter turnout in Morocco's early parliamentary elections on 25 November is expected to be low. A major reason for this is widespread disaffection among the young, who feel ignored by existing parties. In its eyes, the establishment is nothing but a "façade democracy". By Sonja Hegasy
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Constitutional Reform in MoroccoI Am the Reform!
Over the past 25 years, Morocco has been through a remarkable political opening process and encouraged social pluralism. However, no limits have been set to the king's extreme authority. Despite this, the changes to the constitution made in 2011 are more than a short-term reaction to the revolutionary upheavals in north Africa. By Sonja Hegasy