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Women Run Grave Risks Fighting for Change in Egypt, Sudan, Algeria

From Egypt to Sudan to Algeria, women have become more active in participating in demonstrations demanding lasting change in their societies. But their vocal activism in these Islamic societies have been viewed by some as an unwelcome threat, leading security forces to react harshly — often sexually assaulting women as a tactic of control. As VOA's Salem Solomon reports on the dangers for women involved in protests that call for change.


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