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Egypt’s Challenge – Far From Cairo

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

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Play now 28 mins

14/06/2012

Duration:
28 minutes
First broadcast:
Thursday 14 June 2012

Extraordinary personal stories from around the world.

Today, Musa Aliyu, the Nigerian Muslim who took on an armed mob to rescue a Christian woman. He was nearly killed himself as a result, but survived and now works to bring peace to his homeland.

Also, the Brazilian man who's followed his dream and established a library in the slums of Rio de Janeiro; and Malian musician Ben Zabo tells us about his songs of peace and tolerance. His debut album, Ben Zabo, is out now.

(Image: Otavio Junior lives in a favela in Rio De Janeiro)

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