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The Somali prisoner, the secret language and the life-saving book
The Somali prisoner, the secret language and the life-saving book
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Length:
38 minutes
Released:
Oct 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Mohamed Barud was losing hope in a Somali prison, when an inmate in a neighbouring cell devised a secret language and tapped out the Russian novel Anna Karenina through his wall... for Mohamed, the book was transformative. He tells his story to Emily Webb.
If you're affected by issues raised in the programme, you can find information about support available at bbc.co.uk/actionline or befrienders.org
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Presenter: Emily Webb
Producer: Emily Webb
Picture: Mohamed Barud and a copy of Anna Karenina
Credit: Mohamed Barud, JannHuizenga via Getty Images
If you're affected by issues raised in the programme, you can find information about support available at bbc.co.uk/actionline or befrienders.org
Get in touch: outlook@bbc.com
Presenter: Emily Webb
Producer: Emily Webb
Picture: Mohamed Barud and a copy of Anna Karenina
Credit: Mohamed Barud, JannHuizenga via Getty Images
Released:
Oct 11, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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