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Ramadan: a wave of support for Syrian refugees

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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.

THE WEEK IN THE MAGHREB
Libya: Security under scrutiny following Benghazi attack
15/09/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Libya: Security under scrutiny following Benghazi attack

An explosive combination of widespread lawlessness and fury over an anti-Islam film results in the killing of the US ambassador to Libya and three other US diplomats. Next, the drowning of dozens of Tunisians migrants sparks protests over the government's handling of the issues driving so many to seek exile. Finally, Algerian galleries are throwing their doors open wide, but are struggling to get anyone to walk through them.
Judging Gaddafi's former allies
08/09/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Judging Gaddafi's former allies

In Libya, Muammar Gaddafi’s former spy chief is finally in custody after being extradited from Mauritania. Next, US film maker Michael Mann unveils a film that documents the difficulties faced by Libyans in the post-Gaddafi era. Finally, Morocco is plunged into mourning and an inquiry is launched over the country's worst ever road accident. Dozens were killed after a bus fell 150 metres into a ravine.
Libya: Sufi shrines attacked
01/09/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Libya: Sufi shrines attacked

Libya is urged to do more to protect Sufi religious sites after several mosques are destroyed by hardline Islamists. Next, in Tunisia, there's outrage over the cancellation of a TV puppet show that made fun of the country's leaders. We finish in Casablanca, where the Moroccan city's rich architectural history is under threat from a lack of upkeep.
Tunisia’s Ennahda Party under pressure
25/08/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Tunisia’s Ennahda Party under pressure

The Tunisian government is coming under pressure to deal with the rise in attacks by religious hardliners. Meanwhile, Tunisian journalists protest against the government’s decision to put a former police chief in charge of a state-run press group. Finally, human rights activists urge Moroccan authorities not to turn their back on the plight of illegal immigrants within the country’s borders.
Sidi Bouzid has had enough... again
18/08/2012 - THE WEEK IN MAGHREB

Sidi Bouzid has had enough... again

We take a look at renewed unrest in Sidi Bouzid, the birthplace of the Tunisian revolution. Next, we find out why women's rights campaigners there are out protesting against a proposed article in the country's new constitution. Finally, in Libya, we head to a town that's paying dearly for supporting Muammar Gaddafi during last year's revolution.

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