Inside the Wellness Industry’s Controversial Supply Chains

VICE News travels to Somaliland to investigate the frankincense supply chain, one of the world's oldest traded commodities, used in the growing market for essential oils and finds everything may not be as ethical as one company wants you to believe.
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[@Telltale.]

This reporter is so incredible - she maintains her dignity and follows local customs simultaneously, she speaks multiple languages, and she interviews each and every person with respect. I really like her.

[@PNJB_R]

She is called Hind Hassan. Yes she's a brilliant journalist.

[@fifia4618]

yeahh much respect from a somalilander

[@jamescorbett3828]

She constantly asks obvious questions 🙄. She never has any insightful statements. She's terrible.

[@Totes_Masc]

I love this journalist. What a great expose shining a light on the darkness of the “love and light” industry.

[@capo9396]

Not to mention she is stunningly beautiful. Including but not nearly limited to her looks. At least I find her so. Hind Hassan... an angel from heaven.

[@olgapawlak2197]

This is really an amazing piece of journalism. I’m so sorry for all the victims, farmers, professor who got assaulted - everything about this story is absolutely terrifying. I’m full of respect for the journalist who went into this land and presented the story to the world. Especially as a young woman, it is amazing and truly inspiring to see this kind of work.

[@anjanettedecarlo8483]

Thank you Olga

[@krinklesofmadness]

Despite the trauma she went through leading up their help, thank goodness the professor was with a colleague who cared enough to sense something was wrong and step in

[@anjanettedecarlo8483]

@@krinklesofmadness My colleague is a very special and amazing young man, he gives me hope

[@jaidenarias5912]

Do you want to talk/learn about God and Jesus? God and Jesus both love you and can help you with whatever you may be going through!

[@caustic625]

Agreed. Especially given IsIs being involved her simply being a woman put herself at a high self security risk. Which is sad to even be a thing. Her privates are clearly bigger than all of us men balls put together 😆

[@anjanettedecarlo8483]

This just won an Emmy Award!! Outstanding Consumer Business or Economic Reporting

[@Arrogan28]

Well deserved. Villages like this have so little power, to get the help of such a large platform as Vice. Bravo to this reporter for doing a really indepth job of understanding the subtleties of the situation...

[@weirdshibainu]

I did supply chain management for a nutraceutical company. We sourced approximately 65 percent of our input materials offshore. As long as it met quality standards, we were always in the hunt for cost savings with no questions asked. I use to question some of the labor and environmental practices of our suppliers, but quickly learned that senior management has little interest in those issues. I laughed to myself when our marketing team rolled out a campaign about being "environmentally sensitive " and "socially conscious" because we reduced our packaging use by 10 percent. The wellness industry is a scam-they use carefully crafted language to make certain they don't make claims of any curative nature, there is minimal federal oversight, case studies for efficacy are funded by the industry, written by universities that are looking for a few thousand bucks. Fun fact: if an input material is literally one day from expiration, companies will mix it into the parent formula and viola! that input material gets a new Birthday...and expires in 2 years with the parent formula. The true hypocrisy of the industry is as illuminated here-third world workers receive a pittance so the average Starbucks drinking, yoga pants wearing, Tesla driving, entitled consumer can feel good about "taking good care of themselves"

[@danielaborsanyiova8363]

damnnn.... thank you for sharing

[@NostalgicMems]

Wow you went into great detail and you’re absolutely right about everything.

[@iii1429]

Welcome to capitalism

[@weirdshibainu]

@@NostalgicMems Thank you. I could write a book on it. Take probiotics. The best probiotics on the planet are naturally fermented products i.e. sauerkraut, kimchee, even a low sugar yogurt. But, people tend to take the easy way and take a capsule of lab grown materials

[@disappearintothesea]

Thank you for sharing.

[@davidfoster4517]

I won't lie, this just made me shed a tear and made me angry as to how international suppliers of refined products would shy away from all the injustice they do to the poor countries and start braging of how they have helped them build schools and hospitals. It's injustice.

[@thatguy5801]

Capitalism: developed countries the vast are slaves to stores, these people are slaves to supply the shelves. The school/hospital part is the feel good propaganda most people swallow to continue their purchases of materialism and consumerism. Carbon neutral the newest feel good buzz word. Swallow it good.

[@carolinekamya2339]

Been going on for centuries - nothing changes due to the thirst for money - no care for humans

[@drelocs2878]

Same thing they did to those Villages in Africa, Jamaica, China, When it came them harvesting marijuana all for them to pay a village of 19-50 people 70 something odd dollars knowing particular strains that they find could Rake in Hundreds of Thousands of dollars. The illegal colonizing should be stopped. I feel bad for those village leaders who either knew no better or were desperate. 🙏🏽😩😞

[@chronically_bqueenb]

Same here. I can’t stand by a company lol this and not report them to the FTC

[@vladnickul]

You know that the middle man is not international right? they are 100% a local business :)

[@JustOneAsbesto]

Everything about the "wellness" industry is controversial. From these farmers, to the multi-level marketing scams, to the wholesale fraud about any medical claims. The whole thing is a scam. Self-care is very important for a person's well-being, but you don't have to buy it from a company. You can just take care of yourself.

[@mysterioanonymous3206]

Are you telling me I don't need 200usd Lululemon yoga pants? Impossible...

[@jelin5233]

I don't understand how people trust these suburban white moms with no sourcing experience and validation, but distrust medical professionals who base their lives on testing and validation. It's fascinating and disappointing to watch this madness

[@sendthis9480]

@@mysterioanonymous3206 Yeah…but….Lululemon is special. You can look and act like you’re fit and work out, without having to actually lift a finger. If you wear them you’re a total Boss Babe!

[@wholeshebang1]

@@sendthis9480 - HAHAHAHAHA!

[@3TYKX]

The whole thing really is a scam. Its pretty telling just from the marketing tactics - selling people a cumulative health product that appears exotic and miraculous. Just the modern equivalent of snake-oil.

[@alexgorron6470]

The reporters deserve awards for their bravery in getting real stories.

[@Good_at_clips]

She is doing amazing journalism. She doesn't give up. I couldn't imagine getting asked to do a report on something as simple as essential oils and going so deep into it. She has more balls than I will ever have.

[@cabbage0dusk]

"Lets tell them we built a boarding school in a remote community, nobody will actually check" *Vice news steps in* Good to see some awesome reporting again

[@stevves4647]

The villagers actually had went to the media prior to the meeting they had with vice. Vice said they heard it through the media.

[@khalid2733]

How did they think they would get away with it? 😂

[@jaidenarias5912]

Do you want to talk/learn about God and Jesus? God and Jesus both love you and can help you with whatever you may be going through!

[@thatguy5801]

This propaganda is everywhere. It makes the consumer (you) feel good. Carbon neutral a new buzz word you see more and more of which makes you think, “We can buy our ways out of pollution/climate destruction.” Continue consuming, consumer.

[@Noplacecalledhome]

💯💯💯💯

[@franidelaserna]

At a time when people complain about fake news and struggle to discern what is real and what is not, I deeply appreciate the risks journalists take and the passion they put into their reporting. Journalists (and everyone that supports them) truly are, like Sagan said about science, a candle in the dark.

[@dan-wv2lm]

This is all youre going to be talking about since they made that tip jar video

[@frankrivera4982]

@@dan-wv2lm dude honestly if they keep putting stuff like this out, I'd gladly contribute a few bucks so they can keep funding these journalists and putting these kinda stories out there.

[@dan-wv2lm]

@@frankrivera4982 sorry was intoxicated that's probably why I said that. I don't make any sense sometimes.

[@retrospecative2454]

@@frankrivera4982 your telling me vice doesnt have enough money to send journalist out in the world. I think they are reaching to far with the whole donate money ishh

[@cinephile1712]

@@retrospecative2454 agreed. I appreciate their reporting but they’re not suffering financially, unlike other, smaller and/or public news outlets.

[@jacobfuller9532]

There is no way I’d ever keep my composure in that interview with Hassan. You are an amazing journalist, and have the bravery it takes to be one that uncovers injustice like this. Doterra should be ashamed of what they are a part of.

[@Absolukely]

Another amazing piece of journalism by Hind Hassan! Her and Isobel Yeung are literally on another level with the things they do and the bravery they show time and time again. Mad props and respect!

[@anjanettedecarlo8483]

It was not easy for me to go public in this way about being raped. However, if silent then abuse continues. Frankincense trees are sacred and the communities that harvest and sort the precious resins should be treated with respect and dignity.

[@Gaetano.94]

You are a great person. Thank you for telling us your story.

[@afiqhazwan97]

Thank you for your bravery. I'm sorry for what happened to you. Let it be clear your voice here will stay in the internet as long as it exists. And perhaps one day or even right now become inspiration to affect change.

[@snowballeffect7812]

Sorry for what happened to you. You are a hero. Hoping the best for you.

[@anjanettedecarlo8483]

@@Gaetano.94 thank you

[@anjanettedecarlo8483]

@@afiqhazwan97 thank you

[@123jessiestan]

This is absolutely incredible, the journalist is so brave and should be recognised for her work. I hope that this is recognised and the company is shut down it is absolutely disgusting the corruption they are getting away with

[@hotstepper887]

When you grow up and start to actually understand this world we live in, you'd then understand a real journalist from these excuses for journalist, who are only puppets for the corrupt US government, and their only job is to lie to you, these comical accounts we see here, anyone could go and do, it's just a front to fool the easily led into believing "they care", they could not care a less, just go listen to all the accounts of every report they've given in the past, every war zone Vice lies about with US propaganda, yet we have to suffer reading the dummies that swallow it all like the good little propaganda believing uneducated plebs they are.

[@hotstepper887]

The whole world has turned into a massive melting pot of all the worst things you could possibly imagine, all becoming the reality today, and isn't it pathetic how we just don't see anyone bothered to stand up against this, and all this criminal censorship, not even prepared to stand up for all their own rights, rights of expression, rights to an opinion, and rights of free speech, rights, that our very own grandparents fought a world war to keep? As I've said many times now, there really is something very seriously wrong with these modern millennial's we really are suffering from today. Imagine, if only 20 years ago, a company like Google, was trying to dictate to you, what you could, or could not say? Imagine if only 20 years ago, a company like Google, were caught blocking our own comments, blocking our own opinions? Imagine if only 20 years ago, a company like Google, were caught removing anything that may show us the truth, removing anything honest, or any KZbin channel that would show us many various events, many live events, as they were happening, like the war in Syria? We've watched many channels, channels like "South Front" (as one example), who reported from the ground in those war zones, they'd show us all the action and much of the footage from the ground, (as it took place). Only because that led to us all seeing the truth, it led to us seeing the reality, and therefore, seeing exactly who it really was committing those heinous acts in Syria, (heinous acts we were being told were done by the "Assad regime"). While the truth was that they were all done by the USA, Turkey and Saudi Arabia through their terrorist proxies (they rename "moderate rebels" today), they commit those heinous acts, and they do it o then blame Syria and Assad. We also saw the same with Gaddafi! We saw the same with Saddam and the same with Yanukovych in Ukraine. Basically, they're murdering people in cold blood for no reason other than to blame on the so-called Assad regime. And because we watched those events go down (as they happened), it destroyed all the prearranged lies and the propaganda they all had all lined up and in place to run out on Twitter and Instagram, claiming Assad did it. So Google merely decided to illegally remove those channels from KZbin? What a disgrace! Today, they called those channel's propaganda? Since when, could anybody claim that something you can actually watch happen with your own eyes ever be called propaganda? If you can see it, and watch it?, it is the reality, the truth! These criminals today, we see remove RT, basically telling us all, they don't believe we're intelligent enough to know propaganda when we see it. And this population today, not only say nothing about it, no, they actually AGREE with it? HOW INSANE are these idiots today? Obviously the only reason they would do that, is because they don't want us seeing the truth about what they're really doing, and are planning to do, is the truth. Everybody should be up in arms about this, and this campaign of outright criminal, highly illegal censorship being carried out by corporations? I mean, are you serious? 20 years ago, every parliament and every government would be forced by the public's reaction, to be calling for Googles heads! And as for the people? Well, they'd have boycotted everything Google there was! Talk about a society today, of the lamest, most uncaring and cowardly people ever seen before on this planet? And today, they're all walking themselves straight into a life of nothing but American global Tyranny, and unbelievably, they're all happily going along with it! Utter backwardness, and on full display too, how weak and embarrassing you people really are today. It's more than incredible we could see this or anything like this, what a nation of cowards we really do have today, too scared to get out and take on these criminals today? We see far weaker and poorer societies, with only stick and stones taking on fully armed armies and their governments for their own rights, while this shower of weaklings and LGBT whingers here today, wouldn't dare. Thank God I've lived much of my life, this lot, today, are sealing their own fate, faster than Lance Armstrong could win the Tour de France, (with the PEDs). Vice News? I mean seriously there just must be something very wrong with you.

[@TheJdmartinjax]

she's not in censored US - now if we could get AMERICAN journalism to be created to report on US whores n crooks. you know like 60 minutes 50 yrs ago.

[@hotstepper887]

@@TheJdmartinjax Can I ask, does that really make any sense to you?

[@hotstepper887]

@@TheJdmartinjax What does this mean? Dire Straitz 3 hours ago she's not in censored US - She's American. Dire Straitz 3 hours ago now if we could get AMERICAN journalism to be created to report on US whores n crooks. you know like 60 minutes 50 yrs ago. That just makes no sense, no matter how you try to read it.

[@mariahaque9015]

This is so heartbreaking to watch, this needs more attention and the government need to do something about this and stop these vile people taking advantage of hard working people !!! Everyone who took part is so brave and well done for the amazing hard work !

[@nessesitoburrito8873]

Keep on dreaming while you’re at it don’t even dare to forget to even continue dreaming.

[@GeoffCameron22]

Quality journalism and videography. Vice really hit this one out of the park. Tragic but enlightening. Blown away 🙏

[@patriqduma9884]

That feeling when you plan on just watching 5minutes but end up thoroughly enjoying all 43:21mins........great journalism

[@worldcitizeng6507]

I rather watch a good documentary than watching pointless reality show

[@franciscodominguezduran3357]

i said the same thing i thought this wasnt going to be a good docu lmao

[@mayowaukuhor6453]

I came from TikTok

[@d.h.4778]

Right? I was like hmm I’ll see if this is any good.. and then got sucked into the whole thing.

[@mcm8737]

That was way more interesting than I thought it would be. I was getting worried for the reporter, she did a great job and is very brave👍🍀

[@Ashatheart]

i like the way you think

[@jaidenarias5912]

Do you want to talk/learn about God and Jesus? God and Jesus both love you and can help you with whatever you may be going through!

[@mohamedismaciil9239]

Ur delusional this is not some adghanistan this is somalilanns nobody touches or kills a women thats against our tradiitin anybwomen from anywhere and evrybody knows that

[@mcm8737]

@@jaidenarias5912 am an atheist, so that will be a NO from me dawg.

[@namiin3034]

Somaliland is safer than the streets of london believe me.

[@PhuongLe-qp9vi]

Thank you for this great information, living in Australia, we just never knew the story behind all these lies companies feed us. I wish to see more of these types of exposure in large companies.

[@LeslieZaragoza]

Wow. Thank you for this story and I hope it reaching millions and makes a huge impact. I’ve never bought an essential oil and I’ll definitely stay away! Much love and many Blessings 😊🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@TruthfulAndHumble]

Thank you so much Vice News for this powerful story. It’s story of injustice and oppression. As a Somali, I am ashamed we have business leaders who are beyond evil and shameless to the extent they cheat people off of their hard earned sweat and livelihood. But I am even more angry that powerful companies are empowering evil people for their profit, and there is no national and international accountability against these immoral companies. At least, I know the truth now, and I have not given up hope for justice and peace for the Somali people! Inshallah, it will come! Thank you Vice News!

[@kayo5011]

May Allah help these people

[@TruthfulAndHumble]

@@kayo5011 They did a great job giving voice to oppressed people, and I am very impressed of the female journalist. Her bravery is more than 100 men. She got the heart of a lion. I hope she wins many awards for her professionalism and bravery, Inshallah!

[@anjanettedecarlo8483]

There are good and bad people everywhere. We must demand a better for everyone and the trees!!

[@sonofsocrates9899]

We should go back and punish these greedy people and kick out the foreign companies .

[@thinkbeforeyoutype7106]

Unfortunately, this is the FAULT of the Somaliland officials who allowed shady and lying companies to ROB the rich resources from its people all because they desperately want to be “recognized.” I hope to God these people find justice soon rather than later.

[@rozanne110]

The moment Barkhad Hassan called the journalist “darling,” I had a sick feeling in my stomach about him… Anjanette Decarlo’s story clarified why.

[@anjanettedecarlo8483]

So glad you caught that, it made me so mad when he called her darling.

[@rozanne110]

@@anjanettedecarlo8483 Thank you for sharing your story 🙂

[@shetlandbudgie2611]

Man came across like a pimp

[@adelinelouisereyes3142]

@Chatsta i thought so too and he's fcking arrogant

[@rtdmna]

Same, I thought," you bloody sleaze!" Antenna shot up straight away, then to hear what happened to Ms Decarlo , brought tears to my eyes. Arrogant Prick needs to rot in gaol , for that, and also for exploitation of the hard workers he has ripped off!

[@Zeeeeeeeex]

That man is not a good person. You can see it in his eyes… She’s so brave. She has my respect. 💗✨👏🏾

[@hamsam789]

as soon as i saw him and the way he communicates, yeah...

[@andrewortiz5797]

Do you have that Ability too? It's like when I stare into a person's eyes, I can see their Soul. The eyes are The Window to The Soul.

[@golbalmar]

Excellent documentary! Great job Vice as always :)

[@kathleensuhy1875]

As soon as you said, MLM, I knew there was nothing but scamming and lying happening from the company itself to the main individual that sends them their supplies. Why people still purchase anything from anybody that works or is an independent contractor or whatever they want to call themselves for a company that’s an MLM should stop and be embarrassed and feel large amounts of guilt that they do so. If a person begins working for a company that new hire or independent contractor should not be paying that company in order to work for them. A company pays you for you to work for or with them. It is never the other way around. You should never have to purchase any type of kit or products before you’re allowed to try to go and sell those products to other people. You should have catalogs and information that is freely given to you by the company that you can go to people with and show them on the catalogs the products and then allow people to order what they might want. The person working for this company should learn information about the different products and what makes those products special. There should never be a need for the individual who is working for or with a company to buy tons of products so they can go and show a group of other people the products. There should never be a need for a large amount of products to be purchased every month in order for a person to even be allowed to continue working for that company. A company should never count products that are purchased by the people selling these products as part of the amount of products that were purchased that month in order for them to get credit. If they have to sell so much a month the only items that should count towards that monthly amount are items that were sold to individuals that have nothing to do with the company and have never sold anything for the company and are not an independent contractor for the company or work for the company or a relative of the worker. There should never never never be compensation to a person because they got another individual to start working and selling products for that company. The only compensation that should come to a worker is a percentage of the amount of the products that were sold and that is it. There should be no up line and there should be no downline. No individual should ever get paid for how many people they got to work underneath them and sell products. In addition the way a person makes money should never come because you got so many people to work for you and then the money you’re actually getting for selling the actual products is nothing. The only thing that should matter is the actual products. Think about this! The more people that start selling those products in your area and around you become more and more competition. Your area become saturated. There’s too many people selling the product and nobody can sell products. You don’t want to get a bunch of people selling the same products around you. You won’t be able to sell anything which comes back to why you should run from any company that is more concerned with you getting a down line then they are about you selling their products.

[@a.walters123]

Yes 100%. All MLM’s are predatory, therefore the base of their business is usually shady or outright criminal. Just like DoTerra.

[@kathleensuhy1875]

By the way, I don’t type all that or any of that. That would be crazy and take forever!!! I use Talk To Text….great thing on a cell phone!!!

[@Sbarali7777]

@@kathleensuhy1875 but you expect people to read it? That would be crazy and take forever!!!

[@victirynom]

You neglected to mention the most important part the Unscrupulous American business Involved in the sales.This company didn't want to bocott Russia either

[@kathleensuhy1875]

@@victirynom I think when anybody says, MLM company, the word unscrupulous is interchangeable. Every one of those businesses are exactly that, unscrupulous. If they cared anything about the people who are responsible for making these items or the individuals who sell their products they would not do what they do. I don’t know why it is so hard to shut down these types of companies. They should not be allowed to be a business. Pyramid schemes are illegal. There’s no way any person who is willing to actually tell the truth could say anything other than they are a pyramid scheme. Of course, the issue is always money. Unfortunately our politicians, these politicians are from all sides of the political spectrum, allow these types of businesses to continue because of money & political donations. Until the American people can stop allowing other things/ideas to pull us further apart from each other so we start working together things will never change. Of course companies who want to get away with not only bad but illegal business practices and also politicians who want to continue enjoying the trips and money will continue to find ways to get the American people to go after each other instead of going after things that are hurting people of every gender and race in this country.

[@Aihamjaabari]

Another chapter of the exploitation of resources in Africa. What have those people done to deserve such cruelty and injustice!

[@Sayphonik]

You mean exploitation by their own people? Corruption in that area has no bounds

[@wuldntuliktonoptb6861]

Oh yea they're getting shafted from both ends they're politicians and American businessmen. Cant even give the harvesters 5% of the sale price cant even give them 2 bucks. Absolutely sickening

[@khalid2733]

corruption has ruined my people smh

[@mikevalentine8369]

@@khalid2733 Are you African bro? I didn't think you were

[@mikevalentine8369]

Yes, there are currently several countries exploiting Africa and the people really feel it. All the wealth coming from the sell of resources and the people are dirt poor.

[@b.delacruz5345]

Thank you Hind Hassan and the team for giving voice to the voiceless. Your bravery and professionalism deserves our utmost respect.

[@nicolevelez3073]

What an eye-opening documentary, great journalism. Thank you. I copied the video link and posted it on the essential oil agency's frankincense videos in hopes that their unsuspecting buyers will see your documentary and stop purchasing the essentially stolen oils from them.

[@brandonscarborough1691]

And people believe we will be living on Mars soon.. we can’t even help and take care of one another without taking advantage. This is just sad. All the lies and deflection of these big companies and corporations needs to stop

[@RoninX33]

Yeah, assuming we get past all of the obvious ways Mars wants to kill us pretty sure it will be a corp slave colony that is far out of the jurisdiction of any nation.

[@wisdomleader85]

You can start from yourself. Boycott products from these corporations. Can you do that?

[@sionbarzad5371]

lol stupid people think we will land on mars and live there when we can barely live on Earth already. #elononmars

[@markfelt5650]

@@wisdomleader85 That's not always the best solution - It would be more optimal is the companies kept doing business but weren't fucking shady about it and exploitive. The people in these countries, like Somaliland, WANT TO WORK - they just dont want to get cheated!

[@Lowseeds]

@@wisdomleader85 IMAO what will a few people bottling a company do?

[@KhoiTruong]

Thank you for bringing back journalism. We can't only blame the corporate and suppliers. As consumers we vote with our money, we must be aware of what we buy.

[@dfinite4089]

I didn’t know this was about the frankincense trade, from the title. I thought it was going to be about the heavy metals in herbs, powders, and spices, from India. Or maybe the video would be covering a lot of topics, concerning the products in the herbal industry. This, on frankincense in Somaliland, is a great topic and really thorough reporting. Much appreciated. Would you kindly consider investigating more about the products in the wellness industry? Thank you.

[@hannahchesler9059]

This would be great to investigate!

[@Abyssosdarkos]

Just have to say that backdrop at 7:38 with the music in the background was amazing. Truly atmospheric.

[@mohamedmuse8183]

This is one genuine documentary, I live in Hargeisa Somaliland and feel sorry for all the victims and hope everyone will get justice for their actions! If Somaliland had been recognized internationally, I believe things would have been so different in terms of investigations and justice against such awful acts!

[@noskpain2792]

What is the reason for wanting independence?

[@mohamedmuse8183]

@@noskpain2792 Good question! Somaliland wants to be independent of Somalia because they’ve always been separated! They have only been United for only 30 years which ended in despair and disappointment, the current Somalia is also not stable and will probably take another 50-100 years to regain their stability, in contrast, Somaliland has been peaceful and stable ever-since they got themselves separated from Somalia 31 years ago, so there is not way to to halt and block the development of Somaliland for a country which is almost dead!

[@fguledh]

@@mohamedmuse8183 What do you mean by allways seperated? those 30years are the only "united somalia" before those years there were no such thing as somali, somaliland or whatsoever, by your logic every district in somalia should be independent.

[@ahmedabdi57]

I agree with you Mohamed, feel sorry for them.

[@mohamedmuse8183]

@@fguledh What I mean is that, during the colonization era British Somaliland was separated from Italian Somalia, and after they have been united for only 30 years they got separated and are separated to date! And I would not say the British Somaliland territory is a district like you said, because it is bigger than so many countries in Europe and any other parts of the world!

[@growingpainssuccs3332]

This is the vice news I used to love. They’ve been doing great reporting lately.

[@jaidenarias5912]

Do you want to talk/learn about God and Jesus? God and Jesus both love you and can help you with whatever you may be going through!

[@bluemingsounds2837]

@@jaidenarias5912 Jesus said: "Those who know the world have found a corpse and those who have found a corpse are above the world. Have you found a corpse?

[@alaakammoun95]

The storytelling is amazing. The journalist is polite, respectful and so informed. Respect to her work and professionnalism, this piece of work is why journalism is so important and has the ability to affect so many people

[@2010Bangie]

Excellent journalism 👍🏾.Thank you Vice for this. Having learned about the dynamics in Somalia, Somali Land and Puntland, I wish our East African brothers and sisters nothing but peace and the right to self determination. The "wellness" industry has always been filled with scammers but this is a new low. It makes me incredibly sad. Prayers from 🇰🇪

[@blessingchanne1866]

Is like nyanza, rift valley and likes

[@elconejito99]

It's not just the wellness industry, it's all of them

[@michaelbyrd524]

Anytime I see a CEO with a headset in front of a big screen I think, here we go with the BS.

[@sendthis9480]

“One word………. 🙌🏻 ……. ………Synergy! Great job team! See you at next week’s meeting”

[@user-dz4eb5rb3g]

@@sendthis9480 what’s synergy

[@noellewestfield6849]

Yes indeedy!!

[@saveriosalemme5366]

Hind Hassan deserves the Nobel Prize for this investigation. She honestly put her life on the line for this story.

[@nessesitoburrito8873]

How did she put her life on the line when she went she literally all the places in Somalia that didn’t have any conflict going on since 1991. Next time make a comment like that when she sees the Al-Qaeda Taliban or Alshabab, you are one complete imbecile next time you think for five minutes before you type even one letter.

[@davinci3379]

This was such a great documentary, thank you VICE, and thanks also to the reporter, she is brave, bold and well spoken. Great work !

[@magstat8287]

Thank you for being so courageous and giving us real news that matters.

[@Cosmic_Sunrise]

Wow, once again I am blown away by the incredibly high level of professionalism, integrity, and dedication to finding the truth, by the folks at VICE News. I must say, y'all do not mess around (well, actually, I love the humor series VICE does, too. Taji is a gem, haha). The reporting is really next level - Not many do it like you folks. No matter what is being covered, I always appreciate whatever I am being educated about. Thank you for the bravery and true dedication, particularly to folks like Hind Hassan, and all of those out there with her in the field! Edit: I also wanted to point out, that it seems like VICE News seems to go to some of the greatest lengths to truly expose themselves in the culture and full context of the situation they are covering. Far too often, journalists just drop into some 5 star hotel for a day or two, check the boxes they need to fulfill an agenda or message, and get out as soon as possible, without fully realizing the context or culture of where they actually are covering. Keep up the phenomenal work!

[@shalomsimms8138]

Vice is what news used to be. Great job Vice!

[@Irnbruist]

couldn't be said any better, exactly feel the same!

[@UNcommonSenseAUS]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 vice is pure garbage

[@sadespoppies8954]

I would have lost it. Hold my jewelry ✨️!😤🔥💣

[@danw.jonesiii7555]

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[@SouthPark12369]

Did not realise this was over 40minutes long it went very quickly, great work

[@ainanshewarsame]

as a somali person thank you vice news for your great journalism and shedding a light to this injustice.

[@mimossaa6360]

I have nothing but respect for the journalist. Thank you for doing this, I make cosmetics and like to use essential oils, but certain oils have been off the table for me for a time due to not being able to make sure they are sourced ethically (I've even been looking into bying my own distilling kit). This documentary has strenghened my resolve to double check the ingredientents I use and where they come from. And if you're not sure, it's better to use something else. More often than not many cosmetic ingredients are not produced ethically.

[@hannahchesler9059]

How do we find out if something is truly ethical?

[@itsuhme-meeee4775]

Hind Hassan is an absolutely phenomenal journalist, especially by VICE standards (lol). I really admire how she goes into these precarious environments, frequently in regions where women are seen as little more than property, and has her eyes set on the truth. It’s so refreshing to see someone focused on reporting what’s happened/ is happening, asking the real questions, not being fooled by pathetic attempts at misdirection or deterred by intimidation, and not trying to politically charge something that has no business being politically charged. I take the time of day to watch her stories and I’m even occasionally willing to type out a flattering comment like this. Keep up the good work!

[@lettucesmoke5604]

Facts, admire her and Isobel Yeung

[@ileeye2003]

The region that Hassan went to, is the seat of Queen Arawelo.. google it!

[@hafsa1698]

That’s so disrespectful. Who are you to speak on behalf of Somali women in such a degrading manner? We are not seen as property stop projecting your false ideas on people.

[@fahiims]

In 💚Somaliland❤️ women are of great value. Keep your western mentality/wish to yourself

[@d.p.9567]

Completely agree 😂😂😂

[@ridwanabdirashididan5799]

I was read the story behind this horrific incident and was shocked, so sorry for all the victims especially for those who sacrifice to save this nature and its sorrounding societies.

[@danw.jonesiii7555]

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[@rohanwolfe6898]

I was so impressed with this reporting. The journalist from Vice really did a great job along with her whole team. I spent the following day thinking about this report, i wish we had more stories like this

[@frankwaldeck2359]

That’s one of the most guilty men I’ve ever scene on camera. 😂 Truly eye opening. Thanks for your bravery in reporting this.

[@ms.rebecca7265]

Another amazing piece by Hind Hassan and her team. She does a beautiful job of communicating what is happening and being respective. Its a pleasure to watch the difficult topics she presents. Thank for making me feel uncomfortable, helping me be a better human spirit and continuing increasing my knowledge of the world around me.

[@maal5643]

I’m very sorry about what happened to you in my country

[@UNcommonSenseAUS]

"And being respective" Tard.

[@dfui.]

Hind is Helicopter

[@brilliantroads]

Vice is doing some killing journalism with these last couple of pieces, keep it up!

[@user-rh4cl2fi1l]

Agree❤️

[@hibentley]

I went to their website and you can pay $97 to become certified as an essential oil specialist online 😂. No way man

[@silverhearttribe]

Exactly. It takes years DT are a company I've never trusted. My EO's come from companies I trust and when they say they are ethical I know they are telling the truth

[@crestfallenraven]

Amazing. I hope Corey Lindley CEO of doTerra, and the whole company, gets word of this documentary. Thank YOU!

[@mggentry]

we are living in the age of outside contractors and middlemen... just another way of maximizing profit while minimizing responsibility. Excellent piece of work you've done, cheers to you and your bravery

[@shugrimohamed1287]

Thank you Vice for exposing Asli Maydi. My condolences go out to the professor who was sexually assaulted by Barkhad. It’s quite sad that this was brushed off but thanks to VICE for their wonderful journalism, maybe those innocent traders can get some type of justice

[@danw.jonesiii7555]

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[@Nathan-lj2cj]

This was so well made. Nice informative piece. Zero fluff. Viewer per the usual with this author leaves the viewer to figure it out but unfortunately, due to the subject matter it's pretty clear.

[@yendys74]

damnn , masterpiece just great journalism , was here just for 4 mins, after 40mins, im s subscriber, thanks

[@SeraphinaPZ]

It's always infuriating when people are exploited, and the gall of that guy to set up the journalists and call them a hit squad. You just know he's a real dirty SOB and the stories about his misdeeds are true.

[@Jackcothegreat]

This makes me want to research more into how ethical is the products we choose to support and consume. For the fact dōTERRA denied the journalist in the end, Hassan staging a set up just to cover up there level of corruption set volumes. Good job Vice for this piece.

[@maximwilson1482]

Acknowledging the exposé would have far reaching consequences, one of them being the moral dilemma of clean hands. Given the executive links to the LDS church this is of the utmost importance. It's better PR to feign ignorance and milk plausible deniability for all its worth.

[@katiekane5247]

Look into Nestle & Bayer

[@hannahchesler9059]

This is so true. The fact we might not ever know if our ethical products are truly ethical is terribly upsetting.

[@MrStarwulf]

Vice - thank you so much for the content you provide. being a cripple, person with a disability, and poor I very much wish I could help financially but I can't. it is content such as yours that helps me make it through these lonely periods i spend at home, no friends and with not much else to do. thank you thank you thank you for helping me not sink into depression and making my day. richard

[@xaqsoorottawa6074]

I am from Somaliland. Excellent piece of journalism

[@jlynn4736]

Absolutely stunning journalism. Always find it comical when people downplay VICE and their journalistic legitimacy, reach, or importance. As a non-practicing journalist, VICE always comes with the FACTS, and I very much respect your work.

[@cambuurleeuwarden]

You forgot the absolute decline it had for the last 6 years before doing proper journalism it got famous for? How long you've been watching vice?

[@TheMasterofComment]

@@cambuurleeuwarden what happened during then

[@jlynn4736]

@@cambuurleeuwarden longer than you im a day 1

[@worldcitizeng6507]

I watched DW, German PBS, great documentaries with variety of topics weekly from around the world

[@froogsleegs]

I am always skeptical of VICE as they were long ago bought by the Disney Corporation and the original creators have nothing to do with it anymore. That was around the same time they stopped covering foreign affairs properly; the war against ISIS in Syria and Iraq was very well documented by VICE but just a few years later they had sunk to mindless clickbait content aimed at Gen Zs that pandered to a progressive ideology. It's good to see they're finally doing some real journalism again- but the Disney Corporation is still involved at a higher level, so some of the "facts" may be twisted to suit their agenda of entertainment and US-centrism. Like for example that shot during the tense interview when a policeman grabbed this guy by the collar and yanked him out of his seat. That was especially... cinematic and impactful. Could have been a lucky shot, could have been on purpose to make a point about corrupt lawmaking in Somaliland. Don't forget all of this coverage paints a picture in people's minds of what these countries and their people are actually about.

[@eduardomendes5220]

Dear VICE news, please add her to your U.S correspondents list. She is a great journalist. That shows her courage that most journalists would be shaking in their boots. Great reporting VICE NEWS.

[@MarkReviews]

Amazing reporting by Hind once again! She is one of the best living journalists anywhere and must have an amazing producer too…more people should follow her lead.

[@LeoPard-HQ]

23:47 I know a crook When I see one and he fit the profile 100%. Everything about him says Crook, Looter, Corrupt, Unethical, Dishonest, Greedy etc.

[@Tokioka]

That Barkhad Hassan is a piece of work. Good work staying cool throughout that interview. Fantastic journalist. 👍

[@0Linerider0forever0]

Damn, this is real journalism. I never see the due diligence that you show and the deep digging that you do.

[@Jim-Stick]

As everyone has said already, this was a wonderful piece. The journalist, film crew, editors, and everyone involved did a fucking awesome job. Appreciate all of you and your work.

[@lashallure4634]

Thank you for highlighting. Incredible journalism. Shared!

[@visibletoallusersonyoutube9708]

7:20 that was one of the most powerful responses I’ve ever heard. I wish him and his family the best

[@anjanettedecarlo8483]

Abdulahi is my hero. I was stunned by what he said

[@skyhappy]

He's quite eloquent for a farmer

[@haych1919]

@@skyhappy farmers never been dumb

[@blessingchanne1866]

@@anjanettedecarlo8483 24:02 hasaan go rival on Somali Media 😂😂. I already saw this clip. I wasn't think if it was part of this vedio 😂

[@handlemonium]

*"unintelligent people"* Wow. Guess that's one way to label your supply partners.

[@irismota3301]

Thank you for this documetnary. Amazing pice of journalism as said here in the coments. I work in the industry of essential oils , our main factory is in Angola, in Africa, I've been there already. Will share this documentary with my colleagues.

[@samirbadix3470]

god protect this team and woman at all cost!!!! I really love how she goes deep into the abyss!!!! KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK!!

[@danw.jonesiii7555]

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[@tanyaspencer1644]

I would like to see an update on this issue where the people get some justice

[@anjanettedecarlo8483]

We at Save Frankincense feel the same way and we hope to do more to help the trees as well

[@ianwalden9865]

Thank you for always covering unique stories.

[@njtrukitfukit9650]

VICE Great crew. Keep up with the Good News Gang. Thx very informative journalism. Str8 truth. Ya dont play. Love it

[@Gopi910]

Hind u r amazing and God bless u take care lot of respect from NZ

[@jw911]

I hope the company gets sued for fraud!

[@delusionnnnn]

It's not one company. It's a mindset. Most of these companies are selling products which are based on unsubstantiated health claims - something con artists do. And when it's MLMs, it's usually 95% con artists and 60% true believers because some are both.

[@emirzarfan133]

@@delusionnnnn spot on 🙌🤯🔪

[@jackestrada2562]

Why they are providing jobs

[@AnandMagic9]

@@jackestrada2562 If you don't get paid for your work it's not a job, it's slavery.

[@delusionnnnn]

@@jackestrada2562 If I pay you 10% of minimum wage, saddle you with a bunch of product you can't sell, charge you for the product, and then convince you that if you don't succeed with a business model that 99.9% of people can't succeed at because the business model isn't meant for people to succeed at, I haven't given you a "job" or made you a "business owner", I've just sold you an overpriced starter kit and overpriced lifestyle products - you're not an "employee", you're a "customer" and you've been tricked.

[@MahadShire]

I have mixed emotions after watching this. On one hand, I love the videography, the drone footage, and overall how it was shot. Knowing the native tongue, I'm happy about how the captures were accurate. Keeping these companies accountable, I'm all for that. Nothing new here, Western world taking advantage of Africa's natural resources.

[@JordanHarbingerShow]

...with the help of local criminals, governments, and everyone in between. Unfortunately, this one isn't as easy as saying "West = bad" and pointing at DoTerra (also an MLM scam in itself). The whole thing is just tragic.

[@qwertyasf]

Lol take some responsibility is greed more heavily on the somali side tbh

[@bethtrejon5764]

@@qwertyasf no, it’s not. Both are to blame, especially DoTerra

[@sarahhumphreys3980]

Don't just point the finger at the west. I know it's the done thing these days but just blaming the west is incorrect. The people on here are being used and abused by their own corrupt business men and governments. That Hassan guy is clearly using propaganda to manipulate the people into his way of thinking.

[@sarahhumphreys3980]

@@bethtrejon5764 no not especially do Terra. The Hassan guy is more to blame

[@bonnyp.2814]

i will never understand why these companies are so unwilling to forego the tiniest amount in profits to ensure these hardworking human beings are fairly compensated for such arduous work. Greed....simple greed just so they can flaunt another ROLEX, the cost of which could sustain these people for quite some time. I'm so very disgusted. doTERRA is CANCELLED. Thank you for informing us.

[@jerryjimenez7108]

Great content love vice for pieces like this, I only put it on for my morning wake and bake for 10 mins and ended up learning even more about trade and corruption

[@sali312]

Great reporting, thank you for bringing this matter to our attention. This type of unethical not to mention illegal business practice must be stopped but the local authorities are too weak to take action for many obvious reasons. Also, it’s very interesting that this video made by #Vice cannot be viewed in Somalia. People in the region are getting this message “the uploader has not made this video available in your country”, wonder why? Lastly, it’s time to boycott #dōTERRA and should also report their overseas business practices that they are engaged in to local businesses that resell their products. Action starts with me, going forward, I am certain now that I will never buy #dōTERRA’s products.

[@thegunner971]

Count me in on boycotting this parasites.

[@stephaniesamra7960]

Same 👍

[@shantagees9425]

Yes lets boycott it. Let's also do something about Asli Mayd.

[@katiekane5247]

Boycott Nestle, Bayer, etc too

[@tovah2276]

There’s a hell of a lot more companies in North America that do this type of exploitation overseas. Bring ALL of those businesses HOME where quality is better as proven by history and jobs increase as proven by history. Stop sending jobs overseas that can be done here and if we need to purchase and import anything then be the powerful countries that we say that we are and pay fair market value….oh wait….THAT is what the Government TELLS us they are doing/have done/will do…..ahhh the lies, no matter the country, on this big blue marble are everywhere.

[@IceMaidenxx3]

The audacity of these companies. The absolute cheek. I watched this literally open mouthed 🥴 2022 and oppression like this is still going on.

[@David-og7di]

This surprised you ? This is the norm in most countries. The difference in the West is you earn reasonable wages but get gouged with costs for services which are made essential & enforced by law.

[@onamiilove777]

These demons never seem to amaze me🤬

[@southaussielad2496]

And unfortunately it's going to get a whole lot worse before it gets better 🙁

[@beverlyledbetter4906]

I've always loved using pure, natural products and I was pretty good at finding them. But with so many scams nowadays, I've been very wary; and some of the products that I used to swear by have been changed for the worst!

[@bitanyashewangizawadane2781]

This documentary deserves more recognition

[@heyo8674]

I've know that US corporate colonialism still continues to prey on the Global South from lithium mines to cocoa harvesting, but I'm still shocked whenever I learn about a new industry doing this practice. If anything, the Wellness Industry is the rule, not the exception. Many Americans (even the ones with good intentions) racistly believe we're the "savior" and need to "save Africa," when America has consistently screwed over and preyed on the Global South from the overthrow of the various governments (Congo, Ghana, Iran, Brazil, etc.) to Operation Condor. Africa can only be "saved" when we treat them as actual trading partners and empower them to make their own decisions and prices for their own resources. VICE, thank you for being one of the best sources for world news.

[@katiekane5247]

Americans want to believe we're spending peace & democracy when we're just creating war & poverty. The military industrial complex thrives on the killing of others while the masses wave flags.

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[@Benjamin-wm8jd]

mmm pretty sure its the warlords and locals that are taking advantage of the farmers. If you watched this documentary you would see who the villain is in this story is a locally owned businessman. The local traders making millions aren't exactly splitting their profits with the farmers either. If there was no western demand for these goods would the farmers have anyone to sell to?

[@Itsbuckjames]

I’m not surprised that a company involved in mlm would have shady ethics.

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[@Cheesecake1559]

Thank you for this doc, absolutely fabulous and professional work.

[@guelkaratas5164]

It would be so great to have this Video also in multiple languages. Thank you for all the Informations.

[@user-rh4cl2fi1l]

Love yall on vice!! As always thank you for bringing light on this important subject ❤️✨

[@ahmedfarah6079]

This is an amazing piece of journalism and a very informative investigation. I don't see a reason vice news restricted this video to watch in my home country where this investigation occurred. Vice news should make available this video to all their KZbin subscribers.

[@Guyonthecouch420]

It's insane no one called out the company for flat out lying

[@niklas5547]

Ive been complaining lots in comment sections over the past years of the quality of the content you post. But this is a really amazing work of documentary journalism. Like the one that got you famous in the first place!

[@ryanislife6538]

Wow this was an extremely thorough and well put interview on this industry

[@narkelnaru2710]

Vice News is really one of the best sources of authentic news anywhere in the world.

[@LuciusJohn]

Wow. More incredible reporting by Vice

[@nicolelasher]

I think it would be helpful if people could just get used to the fact that some things come in limited supply. Frankincense and other tree resins are precious and folks need to appreciate them more, and especially in their less processed form. If you use Frankincense for incense, the unsorted kind with bits of the bark still in it is better than the just-resin. The only think just the resin by itself is really good for is cosmetics or medicine. For what most Americans use the essential oil for, the rough stuff would be just as good or better. So you could very well buy straight from the harvester if there was access, and be just as pleased with the smell if not more.

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[@camaya9065]

This was a very great story, I enjoy Vice. If that guy was willing to assault an American who worked with the companies that he distributed to, you can only imagine how the women who were shown sifting the resin are treated.

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[@Damnahh]

there are clans protecting the women so dont worry ab women in somaliland

[@Amakhar]

Well that certainly escalated. Thank you, Hind and Vice, for doing the important and brave work you do!

[@nunyadambiznes675]

Imagine doing a story about a person and their company, having a chance to speak directly with that person or a representative of the company and hiding away from them instead of directly talking with them about your story. 👌

[@alynnachan9929]

This is amazing knowing this kind of information as a teen its really horrifying to know that some people would totally go to such lengths to lie