Introducing...Pig Iron. A story about the mysterious death – and life – of a young war reporter on the frontline. At first, it looked like another tragedy of war… a young journalist caught in the crossfire. Until, just hours after his death, his story splintered. The government claimed he wasn’t a journalist at all, but a foreign fighter – a legitimate target. Other evidence suggested he was killed on purpose for being a reporter. In this new series from Tortoise and the team behind Left To...

Our three-part podcast Left to Die told the harrowing story of 200 civilians trapped in a hotel in Mozambique under siege by violent extremists. This week, in the Tortoise Slow Newscast, we're looking at what happened next. Listen to the full episode here: https://podfollow.com/the-tortoise-podcast  Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

From the makers of Left to Die comes The Slow Newscast, a weekly investigative show telling gripping stories that really matter. Also hosted by Basia Cummings, the Slow Newscast investigates and reports one story every week from the UK and around the world. Listen to all episodes by clicking this link: https://podfollow.com/1487320403 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Nick's two-day ordeal in the bush hiding from the insurgents – and the question left lying in the dust of the attack: who, really, abandoned them all?   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The story of Wesley and his brother Adrian, who escape the Amarula Hotel in a car and are ambushed by insurgents as they race to safety.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

An Islamist insurgency hits the town of Palma, Mozambique. Nick and Wes, two South African contractors, race to the Amarula Hotel and take shelter – along with more than 200 civilians. Slowly, over three horrifying days, it becomes clear: no one is coming to help them.   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.