# Woman abused by Mohammed al-Fayed was victim of modern slavery

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Podcast: [Newshour](https://stenobird.com/podcast/newshour-527927)
Published: 2026-04-29T15:54:00+00:00
Episode link: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/w1730bmzcy0x14w
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The British government has for the first time formally acknowledged that a woman abused by the late owner of the luxury London department store, Harrods, was a victim of modern slavery. Rachael Louw was trafficked by the Egyptian businessman, Mohamed al-Fayed, and his brother Salah. Also on the programme, former US officials criticise the Pentagon for not releasing more information about the US attack in Iran that hit a school, and why temperatures are rising faster in Europe than any other part of the world. (Photo: Mohamed Al Fayed, Owner and Chairman of Harrods department store from 1985-2010)

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