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Why were Malawian women abused in Oman?

A BBC investigation reveals how a WhatsApp group helped save dozens of Malawian women trafficked to Oman to work in abusive slave-like conditions.

A BBC Africa Eye investigation uncovers how dozens of women from Malawi working in Oman, have suffered abuse. The investigation reveals how a WhatsApp group was used to rescue at least 50 of them. How and why were these women abused?

Also, how African countries can use 'soft power' for their benefit.

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