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Trapped in Oman

When domestic workers from Malawi find themselves trapped and abused in Oman, a network of women fights to bring them home. It鈥檚 a story of humanity in the face of inhumanity.

A story of humanity in the face of inhumanity.

It starts with women from Malawi who travel to Oman in the hope of improving their lives. Instead, they find themselves trapped in servitude as domestic workers. 大象传媒 Africa Eye has spent months uncovering evidence of physical and sexual abuse through voice notes, videos, and texts. But as reporter Florence Phiri reveals, there鈥檚 a network of women working across continents, fighting to try to bring them home.

Warning: Some people may find details in this story distressing.

Presenter: Florence Phiri
Producers: Nicky Milne and Rob Wilson
Editors: Tom Watson and Rebecca Henschke
Sound engineer: Rod Farquhar

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27 minutes

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Sun 24 Mar 2024 23:32GMT

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