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Western Sahara: tensions mounting over Moroccan raid

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First, Morocco's government says that a raid on a Saharawi camp in the disputed territory of Western Sahara which ended in bloodshed was not ethnically motivated. We take a look at the life of a campaigner who, for decades, battled for democracy in Morocco. Abraham Serfaty died on Thursday. And finally, we turn to Algeria for an Aid tradition that leaves no room for the sheepish. Ram wrestling sees specially bred combat livestock battle it out in front of fans.

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