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Protesters seek further reform in Morocco

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Morocco's referendum on constitutional change sparks furious demonstrations between its supporters and those who say the reforms are just window dressing. Also, NATO claims that France acted independently when airdropping weapons for Libyan rebels. Finally, we hear from the mother of the young Tunisian man whose death sparked a revolution.

THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB
Libya: a mined land
11/08/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Libya: a mined land

We turn first to Libya where deadly mines and unexploded ammunition can still be found along roads and even near schools and homes. The UN's helping with the clean up but it's a huge task and in the meantime lives are still being lost. Next, Mauritania's President says he won't be resigning despite weeks of protests. Finally, the Tunisian Health Ministry has played down fears that cholera may have returned to the country 30 years after the last known human case of the disease.
Ramadan: a wave of support for Syrian refugees
04/08/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Ramadan: a wave of support for Syrian refugees

Thousands of Syrian refugees hoping to leave the violence of their country's civil war behind them head to Algeria. Next, in Tunisia, we witness angry protests at plans to compensate victims of repression under the former regime. Critics say the government should be spending its money elsewhere. Finally, we look at what the future may hold for women in Libya.
Tunisia: Jihadists leave home to fight in Syria
28/07/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Tunisia: Jihadists leave home to fight in Syria

In Tunisia, streams of young men are leaving to fight in Syria's civil war. What are their motives and what do their families think of them? Next, with Islamist politics burgeoning in the wake of the Tunisian revolution, the bikini is becoming a rarer sight on the nation's tourist beaches. We report on the rise of the veil by the seaside. Finally, we head to Morocco to profile the group that is risking jail by publicly breaking the Ramadan fast.
Tunisia: divisions over Ennahdha
21/07/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Tunisia: divisions over Ennahdha

The Islamist Ennahdha party held its congress in Tunisia this week, with less religion and more economic talks on the agenda. Next, in Libya, the country's first free election in decades saw a liberal coalition beating Islamist parties. But is it enough to bring a return of stability and peace? And in Morocco, street vendors appear to be getting more leeway from authorities, all because of a single symbolic act from a peddler in Tunisia that sparked the Arab Spring.
Libya: Liberals take the lead
14/07/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Libya: Liberals take the lead

Libya turns a corner, leaving decades of Muammar Gaddafi's rule behind. Landmark elections see the country choosing representatives for an assembly key to crafting a new constitution. Next, we head to the Algerian town of Sidi Bouzid, which has become almost completely teetotal as residents pressure local bars to stop serving alcohol. Finally, a hard-line imam in Morocco calls for the death of a journalist who spoke out in defence of sexual freedom.

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