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February 13, 2011

Youth Fuels the Arab Awakening

Toronto Star, Toronto Star

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The yearning not just for food but for basic human rights, respect and dignity is erupting all over the Arab world.

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TAGGED: Jordan, Morocco, Tunisia, Egypt

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