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Egypt’s Challenge – Far From Cairo

What impact has the revolution had on rural life outside of Cairo?

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What impact has the revolution had on rural life outside of Cairo?

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Can Egypt’s police force rebuild its reputation and will the army stay out of politics?

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Documentaries 2007

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Documentaries 2008

Throughout the week BBC World Service offers a wide range of documentaries and other factual...
Documentaries 2009

Throughout the week BBC World Service offers a wide range of documentaries and other factual...
Documentaries 2010

Throughout the week BBC World Service offers a wide range of documentaries and other factual...
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