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2010-07-31 18:44-WB EN THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

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The rise of Al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb. With the death of French hostage, Michel Germaneau, just how serious a threat is this group? The brave bloggers of Morocco, risking harassment and the threat of imprisonment. And taking the Big Top to the people; kids from poor areas are given the chance to soar at the Karacena Circus in Sale.

THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB
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.
Libya: Where will Saif al-Islam be tried?
21/04/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Libya: Where will Saif al-Islam be tried?

In Algeria, an army of parliamentary hopefuls sign up as campaigning kicks off ahead of May 10th elections. Some worry that the candidates’ enthusiastic participation won’t be matched by voters. Next, the legal tug of war continues between the International criminal court and Libya over who should try Saif al-Islam Gaddafi.

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