Muslim world protests

Egyptian protesters burn tires (picture:Hussein Tallal/AP/dapd)

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Protests against an anti-Islam film that originated in the US are spreading across Muslim countries. In Sudan, protesters stormed the German embassy and in Libya, the US ambassador was killed. Egypt, Yemen and other Muslim countries have also been rocked by days of violent protests.

Egypt

No more trust in the Muslim Brotherhood

Protests across Egypt continue despite President Morsi having withdrawn decrees giving him vast powers. The opposition continues to fight for a different constitution, having lost trust after Muslim Brotherhood violence. (11.12.2012)

Egypt protests outside presidential palace turn violent

Confrontations between detractors of President Mohammed Morsi and his Islamist supporters have turned violent. Despite the clashes, the vote on the contested new constitution is to move forward. (05.12.2012)

Egyptians protest against Muslim Brothers

The largest demonstration yet against the power of the Muslim Brotherhood has not led Egyptian President Mohamed Morsi to compromise. (29.11.2012)

Tunisia

Frustrated protesters take to Tunisian streets

Angry demonstrators have protested against local officials in the Tunisian city of Siliana. A police crackdown left to more than 250 people injured and revived the chants that ousted former dictator Ben Ali. (02.12.2012)

Background

Islam's age-old dogmas shape protests

The demonstrators protesting against the abusive anti-Muslim film are shaped by conservative forces rooted in 19th century Islamic experiences, say scholars. But there are reform-oriented interpretations of Islam. (26.09.2012)

Pakistan says it rejects filmmaker bounty

The Pakistani government claims that it has distanced itself from one of its ministers’ statements offering a bounty on the head of the anti-Islam filmmaker, but experts say the government does not mean what it says. (24.09.2012)

Libyans turn against Islamist militias

Violent demonstrations in the Muslim world against an anti-Islam video have lead to dead and wounded in many of those countries. In Libya, public anger has now turned against the extremists themselves. (23.09.2012)

Muslim protests 'fueled by more than religious anger'

In many Muslim countries people continue to demonstrate against the film "Innocence of Muslims." But is religion really the main issue? Arab intellectuals have a different view. (22.09.2012)

NATO responds to rising Afghan violence

NATO has responded to rising violence in Afghanistan by scaling back joint operations with the local army and police. Officials say the Muhammad film has stirred heightened unrest in the country. (20.09.2012)

Rushdie controversy resurfaces amid film protest

Novelist Salman Rushdie has criticized protests against the US-made anti-Islam film in various Muslim countries and said that he is not bothered about new threats to his life in the wake of the controversy. (19.09.2012)

Pakistani violence 'not in defense of the Prophet'

There have been violent protests in a number of countries over a controversial anti-Islamic film, among them Pakistan. South Asia expert Thomas Bärthlein tells DW what he has experienced in the past few days there. (21.09.2012)

Who profits from the anger?

The protests against the anti-Muslim film "Innocence of Muslims" are an expression of genuinely hurt religious feelings. But they are also the result of radical ideologists who are following their own aims. (19.09.2012)

Freedom of expression versus freedom of religion

An anti-Islam movie made in the US has triggered violent protests across the Islamic world. Despite politicians' calls for a ban on the film, Germany's constitution protects freedom of expression. (18.09.2012)

US may need to readjust focus in Arab relations

Protests against an anti-Islam film originating in the US are spreading across Muslim countries. Western powers may have to reconsider their policies toward volatile Arab regions, experts say. (15.09.2012)

Was the German embassy in Sudan a random target?

The burning of the German embassy is being hotly discussed in Sudan. Citizens who have been taking to the streets recently aren't motivated by religious sentiments alone. They're fighting a different battle. (15.09.2012)

German Muslims decry anti-Western violence

After the attack on Germany's embassy in Sudan by angry protesters, many are left wondering why it was a target. (15.09.2012)

Diplomatic balancing act for President Morsi

Four Americans, including the ambassador to Libya, were killed when the US consulate in Benghazi was overrun. What looked like a protest over a film disparaging the Prophet Muhammad was potentially a planned attack. (14.09.2012)

Benghazi attack bears signs of planned assault

In Lebanon, protests against the anti-Islam film remain limited - in part due to a consensus not to disrupt the visit by Pope Benedict. (13.09.2012)

Interviews

'We must not provide a forum for extremists'

The agitation over the anti-Islam video and the new Muhammad caricatures has left many people in Germany worried. Aiman Mazyek, chairman of Germany's Central Council of Muslims, has called for calm. (24.09.2012)

Charlie Hebdo: 'We are not about provocation'

The editor in chief at the French magazine that published cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad tells DW it was acting in its role as a political commentator. Charlie Hebdo staff agreed on the importance of the issue. (21.09.2012)

'Google should not ban film without court order'

In an interview with DW, Eva Galperin from the Electronic Frontier Foundation, argues that Google's "pro-active" approach to the censorship of the controversial "Innocence of Muslims" video sets a dangerous precedent. (19.09.2012)

Anti-Muslim provocations 'aim to split believers'

Caricatures published in a weekly French satirical paper raised fears of protests in Muslim countries. Publishing them was the "wrong decision in the current circumstances," says European Parliament member Sajjad Karim. (19.09.2012)

Westerwelle: 'Video has nothing to do with us'

The anti-Islam video causing violent protests across the Muslim world is no justification for the use of violence, Germany’s foreign minister Guido Westerwelle tells Deutsche Welle in an interview. (17.09.2012)

"The dire economic situation makes it easy to mobilize angry young people"

Muslims in Germany have spoken out not only against an amateur anti-Islam film, but also against the violent protests around the Arab World that it has triggered. Similar violent protests are seen as unlikely in Europe. (14.09.2012)

'Deep mistrust towards the West'

Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi faces a dilemma in light of protests at American diplomatic missions in Benghazi and Cairo. Meanwhile, demonstrations against the "Innocence of Muslims" film have spread world-wide. (13.09.2012)

Freedom of expression

The challenges of freedom of expression

Freedom of expression shows itself in a variety of ways that are often viewed as controversial. Go to DW's special on freedom of expression to read more on this issue. (19.09.2012)