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Lockdown: Tales from Lebanon, Australia, Atlanta and India

Listeners from different countries offer their unique perspectives on a global crisis, and a glimpse of not just their own lives in lockdown,

In this episode, Lina Mounzer in Lebanon speaks about the protests which have seen people take to the streets despite lockdown. John McRae shares some good news from Australia and Matthew Krupczak from Atlanta, Georgia, tells us why he is worried that the easing of restrictions in his neighbourhood could mean the sacrifices so far could be for nothing. And Rajesh Kumar Shaw gives us his insights from The Sundarbans in India, where the return of migrant labourers could mean the spread of Covid -19 in an area with only basic medical help.

By emailing a voice memo recorded on their smartphones listeners from different countries offer their unique perspectives on a global crisis, and a glimpse of not just their own lives in lockdown, but how their country is tackling this unprecedented challenge.

If you want to tell us your story, send your voice memo to theresponse@bbc.co.uk or simply send us a message saying you want to take part.

(Photo: People in The Sundarbans in India getting to grips with coronavirus. Credit: Rajesh Kumar Shaw)

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27 minutes

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  • Tue 19 May 2020 02:06GMT
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