Trapped in Oman
The fight to bring home a group of Malawian domestic workers trapped in servitude
The Documentary Podcast · BBC World Service
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Show Notes
A story of humanity in the face of inhumanity.
It starts with women from Malawi who travel to Oman in the hope of improving their lives. Instead, they find themselves trapped in servitude as domestic workers. BBC Africa Eye has spent months uncovering evidence of physical and sexual abuse through voice notes, videos, and texts. But as reporter Florence Phiri reveals, there’s a network of women working across continents, fighting to try to bring them home.
Warning: Some people may find details in this story distressing.
Presenter: Florence Phiri Producers: Nicky Milne and Rob Wilson Editors: Tom Watson and Rebecca Henschke Sound engineer: Rod Farquhar