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World Service,17 May 1996,30 mins

Squatters in Lagos

This Week and Africa

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Sweeping out the squatters, traders and beggars from under the bridges of Lagos. Authorities moved in for a clear-out operation affecting the livelihoods of over 2 million people who make their living under the bridges. Also on the programme, more Liberian refugees cross borders into neighbouring countries.

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