'I thought I would die' - freed captive tells BBC of life in jihadist base

BBC Africa speaks exclusively to a man from Ghana who was held captive by insurgents in Burkina Faso.

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The BBC speaks to men released from Saydnaya prison - a place known as the "human slaughterhouse".
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MarketWatch - Dec. 7
Freed hostage shares struggles as husband remains in captivity

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NBC News - Dec. 6
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ESPN - Dec. 4
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ESPN - Dec. 3
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Yahoo Sports - Dec. 2