When the Margins Rise: The Case of Ouargla and Tataouine

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Malcolm H. Kerr Carnegie Middle East Center

When the Margins Rise: The Case of Ouargla and Tataouine

The border towns of Ouargla and Tataouine, suffer from a profound socio-economic marginalization by comparison to the northern and coastal regions.

By Dalia Ghanem and Eya Jrad

Published on Jul 26, 2021

Political Reform Maghreb North Africa Tunisia Algeria

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