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Monday, 3 November, 2003, 09:49 GMT
AFRICAN DEBATES



Should childbirth care be a human right?
African women are 175 times more likely to die in childbirth and pregnancy than their counterparts in western countries. Should professional care during pregnancy and labour be a human right?


Used pants ban in Tanzania
The Tanzanian government's ban on importing second-hand underwear prompts a heated debate.
Gyude Bryant
Can peace be restored to Liberia?
Liberia's new transitional president, Gyude Bryant has been sworn into office. Can peace be restored to the country?