Algerian youth risk their lives to make it to Europe

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Increasing numbers of Algerian youths are risking their lives to migrate to Europe. President Abdelaziz Bouteflika, who is seeking his third term, has promised to create three million jobs if re-elected. But many youths lack faith in their septuagenarian leader. Despite two failed attempts to reach Europe, 28-year-old Sofiane hopes that one day he will make it to "the promised land".

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Uploaded: April 8th, 2009 @ 5:46 pm
Author: AFP

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