Sally was contacted by a refugee who said he and his family were in lebya prison. They had been locked up for months after war broke out around them. He sent her photos of people patrolling the area, looking 'malicious' She started posting pictures on Twitter to try and get help - but no-one would help. So she decided to turn it into a book called sim card is our life. It's about what happens when you don't use your mobile phone at all.
Over four million people have fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion began. The support for Ukranians has been compassionate and heartwarming but it has also raised questions about why those fleeing North Africa and the Middle East are not afforded the same degree of sympathy. Sally Hayden is an award-winning journalist and photographer, and Africa Correspondent for The Irish Times. Her new book, My Fourth Time, We Drowned: Seeking Refuge on the World’s Deadliest Migration Route, tells the stories of refugees making perilous journeys and seeks to investigate the murky politics that means not all asylum seekers are given the same opportunities. Our host for this discussion is the economist, broadcaster and writer, Linda Yueh.
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