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Libya: the long road home

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In Libya, residents of the town of Tawergha, perceived as having been Gaddafi supporters, make tentative plans to return. Also, a Mauritanian news agencies links to al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb are questioned. And finally we take a look back on the last 12 months.

THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB
François Hollande seeks a new era with Algeria
22/12/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

François Hollande seeks a new era with Algeria

François Hollandes goes to Algeria, a country whose relations with its former colonial master have been anything but easy. Next, the wife of a young teacher, arrested during the Algerian war and never seen again, is close to finding out the truth about what happened to her husband. Finally, we take a look at an Algerian footballer who's being coveted by Europe's biggest football clubs.
Morocco: Sheikh Yassine's legacy
16/12/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Morocco: Sheikh Yassine's legacy

Abdessalam Yassine, the leader of Morocco's banned but largest opposition group, has died at the age of 84. We look at the legacy he has left behind. Next, in Tunisia, private polling firms come under scrutiny, with critics sceptical of their impartiality. Finally, Bogart fans in Morocco can experience a "Casablanca" moment in the replica of the film's café.
Growing unrest in Tunisia amid rising unemployment
08/12/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Growing unrest in Tunisia amid rising unemployment

Tunisia's biggest unions spearhead protests against the Islamist-led government. A general strike has been called for December 13th. Next, human rights activists are pushing for faster action in tackling the dangers faced by child workers in Morocco. Finally, the force was definitely with a group of die-hard Star Wars fans who headed out into the Tunisian desert to breathe fresh life into Luke Skywalker's home.
Morocco: Sub-Saharan immigrants fight to be accepted
01/12/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Morocco: Sub-Saharan immigrants fight to be accepted

We meet the immigrants trapped in Morocco, somewhere between their dreams and their past, stuck in the most desperate of limbos. Next, we head to Tunisia for a look at the demonstrations that have shaken the country again this week. Finally, we discover a theatre troupe on tour in Morocco with tales of women and their sexuality.
Tunisia: Dozens of Salafist prisoners on hunger strike
24/11/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Tunisia: Dozens of Salafist prisoners on hunger strike

In Tunisia, two jailed Salafists recently died after going on hunger strike. Now dozens of other prisoners are refusing food in protest at their detention. Meanwhile, in Libya, more and more women are calling for a say in the country's political future. Finally, we turn to Paris for a look at a film festival where the spotlight is on issues inspiring North African directors.

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