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Hunger for justice in Western Sahara

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In this edition: Aminatou Haidar’s hunger strike continues into a third week; Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb claim responsibility for the recent kidnappings of four more foreigners in Mauritania and Mali; and The Marrakesh Film festival takes place in Morocco.

THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB
Moroccans up in arms over EU fishing rights
26/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Moroccans up in arms over EU fishing rights

Moroccan fishermen oppose a deal which could force them to compete with European boats in their own back yard. French firm Amesys is accused of helping the Gaddafi regime spy on Libyan civilians. More than a year after the Tunisian revolution, the race is on to lure tourists back to the former holiday-makers’ hotspot.
Algeria's youth frustrated by high unemployment
19/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Algeria's youth frustrated by high unemployment

In Algeria, the government holds strong despite the tumult elsewhere in the region. However, some people are still suffering many of the grievances that sparked the Arab Spring. Our team went to meet young people struggling to find a job. Meanwhile, an NGO hits out at NATO over civilian deaths from air strikes during the conflict in Libya. Finally, could high speed rail be going off track in Morocco? Critics say a plan to bring TGV-style trains to the country is a waste of money.
Algeria: Disillusioned voters
12/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Algeria: Disillusioned voters

In Algeria, President Bouteflika is hoping that parliamentary elections will satisfy calls for change, but many voters still feel left out of the political process. In Tunisia, numbers are down at an annual Jewish festival because of security concerns, but hundreds brave the risks anyway. Finally, rural Moroccan craftswomen get a chance to show off their wares at a fashion show with a difference.
Algeria: Suicide sparks riots in Jijel
05/05/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Algeria: Suicide sparks riots in Jijel

In Algeria, the town of Jijel erupts into violence as angry youths clash with police after a shopkeeper sets himself on fire. In Tunisia, a TV chief on trial for blasphemy is fined - media rights activists say that sends the wrong message, while Islamist hardliners say it does not go far enough. Finally, in Morocco, authorities warn young people turning to informal Urfi marriages that without legal recognition, things can go badly wrong.
Morocco: forcing religion on air
28/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Morocco: forcing religion on air

In Morocco, media bosses warn that their freedoms are threatened by new rules that will make state television more overtly religious. Elsewhere in the country, call centre workers say they won't be going back to work until conditions improve. Finally, Libya greases the wheels on plans to get oil production back up to pre-revolution levels.

Comments (1)

Sahraouis Are Patriotic Citizens of Morocco

by Anonyme - 14/12/2009 - 14:59

Did France24 poll the local population is Southern Morocco to assess whether they want independence or not? Of course, it did not. Instead, France24, being usually unfair when it comes to reporting on Morocco, is using claims by the separatist group of Polisario and traitor Aminatou Haidar to make false reporting that Moroccans in the Moroccan Sahara region want independance from Rabat. FYI, "Sahraouis" have long, and deep-rooted ties to Morocco, and almost the majority of them are patriotic citzens of the Kingdom. I question the professionalism of France24's reporters.

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