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World Service,19 May 2000,29 mins

Eritrea on the Defensive

This Week and Africa

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Ethiopian troops break through Eritrean lines with major military victory. Ethiopia claims the Eritrean troops have retreated 20-30km and lost the strategic town of Barentu. Also on the programme, South African president gives his view on other African leaders and Zimbabwe's election violence.

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