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Ivory Coast: the ecological disaster of the Probo Koala

ship, chartered by the oil-trading company Trafigura, dumped caustic soda and petroleum residues on trash dumps in Abidjan. The result was radical: Ivory Coast authorities said 17 people were killed, and more than 100000 forced to seek medical help. In a landmark ruling in September, the company agreed to pay 30 million pounds to more than 30000 claimants in a class-action suit. But the victims are still awaiting compensation. A voiced AFPTV report. ... ARABIC WEB ICOAST POLLUTION HEALTH ...

Author: afpar; Tags: ARABIC WEB ICOAST POLLUTION HEALTH ENVIRONMENT

Forced marriage - the plight of South Africa's Xhosa teenagers

In some parts of South Africa, girls as young as 14 are being abducted and forced to marry much older men, often with their parents' consent. But the police are fighting back and have arrested several of the husbands and helped free a few of the girls. A natural sound version of an AFPTV report.

Author: afpar; Tags: ARABIC WEB SAFRICA SOCIETY RIGHTS WOMEN MARRIAGE AFRICA

What do Afghans think of more US soldiers?

With more than 30000 additional foreign soldiers headed toward them, Afghans are largely unsure how the new strategy outlined by US President Barack Obama will play out in their country. AFPTV spoke to residents in Kabul, who expressed concern that extra troops might not succeed in routing the Taliban, or solving other woes in the war-ravaged land. A voiced AFPTV report.

Author: afpar; Tags: ARABIC WEB AFGHANISTAN UNREST US MILITARY KABUL

Chopin draws Asian music students to Poland

The homeland of 19th century composer Fryderyk Chopin is attracting more and more musical talent from a surprising source -- Asia. Students from China, Japan, South Korea and other Asian countries are drawn by tailor-made programmes, high-quality teaching and Chopin's inspiration. A natural sound version of an AFPTV report.

Author: afpar; Tags: ARABIC WEB POLAND CULTURE MUSIC EDUCATION SKOREA JAPAN