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Tunisia: government reshuffle after unrest

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We'll be taking a close look at the unrest in Tunisia caused by rising unemployment. There's been a political fallout as heads roll on the back of clashes between police and protestors. We'll then be going to Morocco to see how a nomadic tribe of Bedouins continue to live as their ancestors once did, despite the allure of modern day comforts.

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Tunisia: Time for a change!!

by Anonyme - 12/01/2011 - 10:35

The Tunisian President needs to step down or things will get worse!! The Tunisian people had enough of 23 years of dictatorship!! This new generarion will not give up!! the change is coming soon!!Inshallah!

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