RASD TV is the Sahrawi state-owned

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public-service television broadcaster. Its offices are located in the

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of Tindouf Province,

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History

The channel was established in February 2004, but due to the harsh conditions in the refugee camps, did not start its regular broadcasting until May 20, 2009. The channel had previously made broadcasting proof emissions since 2008, through Hispasat satellite.

Programming

RASD TV broadcast daily for four hours by terrestrial signal (for the

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territory and the refugee camps) and two hours by satellite (for the rest of Africa, Europe and part of the Middle East), with its content, composed of newscasts, interviews, historical documentaries and cultural programs, mostly in Hassaniya and

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References

External links

RASD TV on LyngSat Address
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History

Programming

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