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Foreigners urged to flee Benghazi

The British Foreign Office warns of a "specific and imminent" terrorist threat in the eastern Libyan city of Benghazi, prompting several other governments to urge their nationals to leave the city immediately. Next, we look at how Moroccan activists are putting pressure on the government to stop the growing number of underage marriages. Finally, we head to a town in Tunisia that’s struggling to tempt back tourists, more than two years after the country’s revolution.

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.
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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