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Tales from the South

Far away from the capital cities, tales of marginalization, migration, and extremism persist in North Africa’s southern regions.  But strong indigenous communities with lasting cultural values offer accounts of perseverance.

Economy A Poor Region Rich in Resources
Sabri Zghidi | 
Tunis | 
12.6.2017

The southern province of Tataouine has the highest rate of unemployment in Tunisia. Some 1500 locals began protesting several weeks ago in El-Kamour, 100 miles from Tataouine.

Society The Wrong Skin Color
Ahmed Nada | 
Egypt | 
12.6.2017

He left a wealthy family in South Sudan to study in Egypt, where he fell in love and started a family. But racism has kept Jema an outsider both in and outside of his home.

Society Libya’s Modern Day Slaves
Abdulmoneim al-Jeheimi | 
Libya | 
12.6.2017

The world was shocked when an IOM report spoke of sub-Saharan African women being sold into slavery in southern Libya. Our research confirmed the slave market but not at the scale suggested by the report.

Society South of the Railway
Tamer Fathi | 
Egypt | 
13.6.2017

North of the ‘train of death’s’ tracks is a view of the sea and luxury cafes frequented by the rich patrons who live there. South of these tracks, however, drug dealers, violent dogs, poverty and scams linger.

Society Tuareg and Tubu Love Embittered by War
Rima Alefani | 
Libya | 
13.6.2017

The southern region’s Tuareg and Tubu people regularly married and shared good relations, until the revolution, caused rifts and has led to fewer marriages amongst them.

“She is Strong in Her Own Way.”
Samar Gabir | 
Egypt | 
19.6.2017

An interview with sociologist and researcher of women in Upper Egypt, Samwa Anwar, who says that while women from the south are marginalized, they have powers unknown to many.

Phosphate a Blessing or a Curse?
Mohrez El Majeri | 
Tunis | 
19.6.2017

Residents of Gafsa have been suffering for years, despite the profits from its phosphate reserves. They have protested, only to disrupt production of the very resource they need to survive.

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