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World Service,11 Aug 2018,23 mins

Fighting For Beliefs

From Our Own Correspondent

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Pascale Harter introduces stories of courage from writers around the world. Quentin Sommerville meets the remaining members of the so-called Islamic State group dubbed “The Beatles” with Spanish photojournalist Ricardo Garcia Vilanova. He was held captive by the pair for 8 months before being freed - now he returns to look them in the eye. Arturo Wallace hears how history could be about to repeat itself in Nicaragua. There he meets a protestor in hiding who fears for his life as political unrest continues. More than 500 people have died across India since monsoon season began in May. Nick Beake hears how the spate of floods are affecting life in Assam. And Jennifer O’Mahony discovers how migrants passing through the West African town of Agadez in Niger are finding their place thanks to football. PHOTO: Players of the Nassara Agadez football club, composed of Nigeriens, and of migrants who attempt to reach Libya and Europe going through Agadez in training session (Photo by ISSOUF SANOGO/AFP/Getty Images)

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