This World

Řada 2018

Award-winning BBC documentary strand reporting on social issues and current affairs stories from around the world.

Murdered for Love? Samia Shahid
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Murdered for Love? Samia ShahidOn 14 July 2016, Bradford girl Samia Shahid flew to Pakistan to visit her family. Six days later she was found dead. She was 28 years old. Eight days later, her first husband and father were arrested in connection with her murder. The case was taken up by Bradford MP Naz Shah, who wrote to the prime minister of Pakistan describing the case as an honour killing.
Nigeria's Stolen Daughters
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Nigeria's Stolen Daughters
Japan's Secret Shame
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Japan's Secret ShameThe story of Shiori Ito, the woman who shocked Japan with a public allegation of rape, in a country where sex crimes are rarely discussed.
Escape from Dubai: The Mystery of the Missing Princess
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Escape from Dubai: The Mystery of the Missing PrincessIn February 2018, the 32-year-old daughter of the ruler of Dubai boarded a boat and set sail for India with a plan to start a new life in America. But within days her boat was stormed by Indian commandos - she was captured and presumably returned to Dubai. No one has heard from her since.