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‘What made me try to cross this sea? I must be crazy’
An audio journey to the edge of humanity — the ‘lawless’ space of international waters between Europe and Africa.
Photo: REUTERS/Ismail Zetouni
Photo: REUTERS/Ismail Zetouni
Four athletes from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) represented their country at the Paralympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in September, with the support of their national paralympic committee and the ICRC. “I never expected to get this far, I’m so happy!” said Luyina Kiese Rosette, who took up athletics in 2010 after losing part of her right leg due to stepping on a landmine. Through the ICRC’s physical rehabilitation programme, she received treatment and an orthopaedic device. In Rio, Rosette and fellow athlete Tolombo Kitete Crispin competed in the shot-put and javelin. Two other athletes from the DRC — Mwengani Mabonze John and Kinzonzi Kaba Paul — competed in the track events.
An audio journey to the edge of humanity — the ‘lawless’ space of international waters between Europe and Africa.
The risk of flooding in Rangpur, Bangladesh represents a big challenge for people’s lives in small-scale fishing communities. Even after the destruction from the monsoon season of 2019, people are still striving to rebuild their livelihoods from scratch.
How Shimul Datta was able to set up a successful business in Kishoreganj’s local market despite the challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
A mother’s search for her daughter highlights how easily people fall out of touch — even in the digital age.
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