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World Service,14 Aug 2005,22 mins

Destabilisation

Secrets in the Sand

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The US military has stated that the Sahara desert is a potential haven for terrorists because of several factors. Smuggling is big business in the desert, the argument goes, and can provide a means of financial support for militant groups. Catherine Fellows goes to Kidal in Mali to investigate.

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