Palestinian man's release after serving 18 life sentences and Chinese-backed railways in Lagos, Nigeria

SOURCE www.npr.org
A Palestinian man serving 18 life sentences for bus bombings in 2004 speaks to NPR after his release. Also, average person in Lagos, Nigeria, spends over 6 hours in traffic - have new Chinese-backed railways made a difference?

Key Points

  • Eyad Abu Shkheidem released after serving 18 life sentences for bus bombings in 2004
  • Investigation into the effectiveness of Chinese-backed railways in reducing traffic congestion in Lagos

Pros

  • Insightful interview with a former prisoner
  • Investigation into the impact of Chinese-backed railways in Lagos

Cons

  • Controversial topic of a released prisoner who was involved in bus bombings
  • Traffic congestion in Lagos still a major issue despite new railways