The Drug Island (Swiss Press Text 2019, by Christine Brand) - Swiss Press Award
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2019
Christine Brand
Zanzibar – a paradise for tourists, a drug hell for residents: The African island has become a hub for drugs that reach Switzerland and Europe. With fatal consequences: Almost one in ten Zanzibaris consumes heroin. During my three months on Zanzibar, I spoke with dealers, junkies, doctors, and people desperately fighting against drugs and corruption.