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Tortoise Media
Left to Die
Escape from the Amarula
When Islamist insurgents attacked a town in Mozambique in March, civilians and foreign contractors raced to a local hotel for safety. Over three agonising days, they waited for a rescue. But no one came. In this extraordinary story of extremism, corruption and bravery, journalist Basia Cummings investigates what happened at the Amarula Hotel, and speaks to the people who were trapped inside – and made it out alive. Hosted on Acast. See
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Ratings & Reviews
4.7 stars from 185 ratings
Basia with another
I really enjoy the choice and style of reporting by Basia and Tortoise. Otherwise obscure stories brought into the light.
Camobalamo via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 07/04/24
Awesome tortoise
This is a harrowing podcast. Taught us podcasts are brilliant and in-depth in their investigation journalism
pony hoof via Apple Podcasts · New Zealand · 03/14/24
Made me cry
Beautifully told, a story worth telling.
Khoa1994 via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 01/31/24
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