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World Service,23 Oct 1997,28 mins

Violence and Religion in Algeria

Focus on Faith

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Hundreds of women and children massacred in Algerian atrocities. Focus on Faith looks at how religion is being used as a tool by both the government and Islamic groups to justify violence. Also on the programme, the roots of conflict and Medieval church music with Spice Girl appeal.

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