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The Plight Of Saharawi Women

A Saharawi tribeswoman explains their changing role in society and why men respect them

In the 1970, the Saharawi fled to camps in the desert amidst civil war. 27 years after leaving their homeland, many have yet to return. Zahra Ramdan explains why she's visiting England to highlight the plight of the Saharawi women, and how Saharawi women differ from those in other Muslim countries.

Also on the programme: Why one Russian ballet dancer was suddenly dropped from the Bolshoi. Plus, a look at the fallout from the Amina Lawal stoning case in Nigeria.

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23 minutes

主播大秀 World Service Archive

This programme was restored as part of the World Service archive project