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Tunisia: refugee ship capsizes

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Over the course of two days, Tunisian authorities battled to save more than 700 illegal immigrants fleeing the war in Tunisia. Their overloaded boat had left Tripoli five days prior to the engine breaking. Immigration is the issue this week and trying to make a living in North Africa isn't easy for Sub-Saharan Africans. And a new TV station has begun broadcasting: Libya Al Hurra or Free Libya TV.

THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB
12/09/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB

"Mules" go back and forth in Ceuta enclave

In this edition: mounting questions this week abt the release of the Lockerbie bomber Abdel Basset Al Megrahi and the moroccan mule women, who transport merchandise back and forth between Morroco and the enclave of Céuta.
12/09/2009 - THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB

Gaddafi celebrates 40 years in power despite Lockerbie scandal

In this edition: in Libya, Gaddafi celebrates its 40 years in power despite the Lockerbie scandal; during Ramadan, Algeria enjoys a fasting break; and Ramadan is also a good opportunity to quit smoking.
THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB
Celebration of Gaddafi's 40 years in power
In this edition: tensions continue after Al-Megrahi's liberation; the 40th anniversary of Gaddafi's rise to power in Libya; Ramadan in Algeria; the upcoming presidential election in Tunisia; a crucial livelihood dries up in Morocco.
THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB
Lockerbie bomber Al-Megrahi back in Tripoli
In this edition: the freed Lockerbie bomber Al-Megrahi arrives to a hero's welcome in Tripoli; a suicide bombing hits the French embassy in Mauritania; Algerians are concerned that Ramadan has cut this year's tourist season short.
15/08/2009 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Mauritanian President fears "emerging terrorism"

In this edition: Fears and new tide of Mauritanian terror; female officers graduate from Algerian academy; and, how some Berber communities in Morroco are hoping to cash in on cactus products.

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