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The film focuses on the Sahrawi refugee camps in Tindouf, Algeria, where over 170,000 Sahrawis have lived since 1976 due to Morocco's occupation of Western Sahara. It examines the harsh living conditions and the reliance on limited humanitarian aid that the Sahrawi population faces daily.
Additionally, the film addresses the health challenges within this community, particularly the six percent of Sahrawis who suffer from coeliac disease. This aspect shows the intersection of health and survival in a resource-scarce environment.
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.
Perfect For
Humanitarian issuesRefugee studiesNorth African history