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The Struggle For Aid In Syria

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02/10/23

29m

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The first aid deliveries has started to arrive in Syria after Monday’s deadly earthquakes.

Adam speaks to Syrian director, Waad Al-Kateab, who directed of the award winning documentary ‘For Sama’, and her husband Hamza Al-Kateab, a doctor and human rights activist, who say much more support is needed.

The UK has narrowly avoided a recession according to new statistics. Paul Johnson, director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies explains what that actually means for people’s daily lives.

Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and was made by Chris Flynn with Rufus Gray, Miranda Slade and Cordelia Hemming. The technical producer was Jonathan Greer. The assistant editor was Sam Bonham.

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Today's episode was presented by Adam Fleming and was made by Tim Walklate with Cordelia Hemming and Chris Flynn. The technical producer was Mike Regaard. The senior news editor editor was Sam Bonham.

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