Fear of beardies
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The Islamic movement Ennahdha is being brutally repressed in Tunisia. 250 were sent to prison for treason on the basis of confessions abstracted through torture. The secular government fears the power of Islamic fundamentalists exhibited in other Arab countries.
Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
Tunisia, Human rights, Islamic fundamentalism
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1992
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Half a cheer, if Algeria doesn't cheat
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All Algeria's political parties are contesting the parliamentary election scheduled for Jun 5, 1997. Critics charge that the election is a sham designed to legitimate army rule. Others hope any election will help further democracy in the country.
Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
Algeria, Democracy
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
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