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- Academic study warns of impact of trade liberalization on Arab food security
An academic study warned against the negative impact of international trade liberalization on Arab imports, food in particular, in light of weak domestic production and dependence on imports. Regional, Economics, 10/9/2000 - World Bank supports Egypt's economy
"The near future is witnessing more cooperation between Egypt and the World Bank (WB) within the development of the Egyptian economy and its ability to deal with novel financial and economic activities" said Mahmoud Ayoub, Head of the WB Mission in Cairo. Egypt, Economics, 10/9/2000 - Symbolic sit-in in memory of former detainees
The Truth and Justice Forum, a non-government association formed by victims of human rights abuses, staged over the weekend a symbolic sit-in in front of Tazmammart jail "to pay tribute to the memory of former detainees." Morocco, Culture, 10/9/2000