
African workers trying to leave Lebanon
Our reporter has spoken to African domestic workers in Lebanon.
Israel and Lebanon-based group Hezbollah have exchanged regular fire across the border since the 7 October Hamas attack on Israel. With tensions simmering, many countries are telling their nationals to get out of Lebanon but getting out can be difficult. We hear about the domestic workers from Africa who have been trying to leave.
We talk about a new law in Hungary that threatens to make thousands of Ukrainian refugees homeless.
As the the Democratic National Convention continues, we bring another conversation with Americans; three people in Pennsylvania share how the state’s energy boom has changed their lives and how they fear for their future now.
We speak to a trainee female doctor from Afghanistan. She has managed to leave the country and will - with 18 other trainees - complete her medical degree in the UK
Presenter: Luke Jones.
(Photo: Kenyan Eulita Jerop has been in Lebanon for 14 months but now wants to leave. Credit: Eulita Jerop)
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