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Terrorists force Dakar rally to move to South America

Published: 13 February, 2008, 02:36

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Those wanting to take part in the Dakar Rally will be eagerly awaiting more details, after it was announced that next year's race will be moved to South America.

The race been held almost exclusively in Africa throughout its 30 year history.

But it was cancelled this year after a security threat from terrorist groups and growing instability in Mauritania.

Next year's event will start and finish in Buenos Aires, while also taking in parts of Chile.

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