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Yousra Elgabir
Sky News Africa correspondent. She investigated the spread of the synthetic drug kush in West Africa and the UK's role in the transnational drug trade fueling the crisis.
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Kush – the deadly drug wreaking havoc in West Africa
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Yousra Elgabir, a Sky News Africa correspondent, investigates the alarming rise of the synthetic drug kush in West Africa. Originating in Sierra Leone, this potent drug, now found to contain nitazenes 25 times stronger than fentanyl, is wreaking havoc on communities. Elgabir shares heartbreaking personal stories from addicts and highlights how ingredients are shipped from the UK to fuel this crisis. The discussion underscores the dire health impacts and the urgent need for international cooperation to combat this escalating issue.
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