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20 minPGdocumentary

Synopsis

Six percent of the 170,000 Sahrawis living in Tindouf's refugee camps face the additional challenge of coeliac disease amid scarce resources.

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Why Watch

  • See the living conditions in Tindouf's refugee camps.
  • Find out about the impact of coeliac disease on refugees.
  • Meet the Sahrawi people and learn their story.

Did You Know

  • More than 170,000 Sahrawis live in refugee camps in Tindouf, Algeria.
  • The Sahrawi refugee camps have existed since 1976.
  • Six percent of the Sahrawi population faces coeliac disease.

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Humanitarian issuesRefugee studiesNorth African history
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many Sahrawis live in the Tindouf region?

More than 170,000 Sahrawis live in the Tindouf region.

When did the Sahrawis start living in refugee camps?

The Sahrawis have been living in refugee camps since 1976.

What percentage of the Sahrawi population faces coeliac disease?

Six percent of the Sahrawi population faces the added difficulty of coeliac disease.

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