Muslim world protests

Protests against an anti-Islam film that originated in the US are spreading across Muslim countries. DW takes a closer look at what's behind the violent demonstrations.

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

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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.

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Egypt strife redux

Egypt's opposition has lost trust in the Muslim Brotherhood and fights for a new constitution.

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Protests turn violent in Egypt

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.

Gunmen attack protesters in Tahrir Square

Nine people were wounded when masked assailants opened fire in the Cairo square overnight. Four days before the referendum, tension in Egypt is mounting and mass protests are expected on both sides later Tuesday.

Protests against Morsi

The Muslim Brotherhood remains firm in the face of protests against its influence.

Protests in Cairo show no signs of letting up

Protests in Egypt are showing no signs of letting up. The opposition has rejected President Morsi's offer to talk. Figures on both sides are warning against a repeat of last week's violence, which left five dead.

Frustrated revolutionaries

Protesters took the streets of Tunisia to demonstrate against police violence and poverty.

Tension rises in Egypt over Morsi

The Egyptian political crisis shows no sign of abating. Protests over President Mohammed Morsi having granted himself sweeping powers and pushing through a new constitution have been massiv, and clashes have broken out outside the presidential palace.

Islamic outrage

Muslims protesting against the abusive anti-Islamic film are shaped by conservative dogma.

Rival protests begin in Cairo

Demonstrations against Egyptian President Mohamed Mursi and his draft constitution carried on into the weekend in Cairo. But Mursi supporters in the Brotherhood of Islam are holding a rally in support of the President.

Anti-Islam film and Pakistani politics

Experts say the Pakistani minister's bounty offer is more about Pakistani politics than the film.

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There have been demonstrations in the capitals of Iran and Afghanistan against cartoons published in a French satirical magazine. The US government has condemned the publication of the Prophet Mohammad caricatures calling them offensive. In Paris police have banned a demonstration in front of the Grand Mosque. The French government is temporarily closing diplomatic and other missions in several countries fearing a Muslim backlash.

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