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Egypt: Mahliat, popular initiative to improve local councils

Translation posted 28 February 2012 17:11 GMT

This short video highlights the role of local councils in the community. It is made by mahliat [Ar] or “local councils” – an Egyptian movement founded by Moustafa Shoman. You can also follow the movement on Twitter and Facebook.

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A small portrait of محمد عادل
Written byمحمد عادل
Translated byMohamed Adel

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