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From Our Own Correspondent: Haiti on the Verge of the Abyss

17/12/2022

Haiti on the Verge of the Abyss

BBC Radio 4 - From Our Own Correspondent, Haiti on the Verge of the Abyss

Violent gangs have taken control of much of Haiti's capital, leaving locals living in fear

Violent gangs have taken control of much of Haiti's capital, leaving locals living in fear. Hundreds of people have been killed amid reports of kidnapping, gang rape and torture.

Kate Adie presents stories from Haiti, Germany, Sri Lanka, Morocco and Sweden.

Orla Guerin reports from Haiti where gangs now control an estimated 60 per cent of the capital and surrounding areas. Hundreds of people have been killed amid reports of kidnapping, gang rape and torture.

After a far-right coup on the German government was foiled in recent weeks, Jenny Hill visits one of the 'German kingdoms' which espouse the same conspiracy theories as those who were recently arrested.

56,000 children in Sri Lanka are suffering from severe malnutrition, according to the UN. Archana Shukla visits a tea plantation in central Sri Lanka where several families are having to cut back on food amid inflation and shortages.

Morocco's World Cup performances have surprised many and led to euphoria on the streets of Rabat, Casablanca and Marrakech. And, despite France beating them in the semi-finals, the team's earlier successes have changed how Moroccans are seen - and how they see themselves, says James Copnall.

And finally, Maddy Savage visits the Sami reindeer herders of Sweden's north to hear how the country's switch to more renewable energy presents additional challenges for this community.

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