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Music, laughter, coffee... Benghazi tastes freedom amid war

Cafes, art and shopping are returning to birthplace of Libyan revolution, even as fighting continues to rage only streets away
For the members of Tanarout arts club, culture is a way to help rebuild the city (Maryline Dumas/MEE)
By Maryline Dumas
Published date: 9 March 2017 12:40 GMT | Last update: 8 years 1 month ago
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