Sand wars
Jul 30, 2020•19 min
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Episode description
Killing for sand: a village shaken by one of the biggest and least-reported resource battles of our time. From buildings and roads, to glass and paper, sand is a crucial ingredient in modern civilisation. But we’re running out and a black market is thriving. In The Gambia, the demand for sand has already proven deadly. #TheComb Get in touch: thecomb@bbc.com
Produced by Mary Goodhart
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