After spending months in routes used by people in exile in the Balkans in 2022, Specto’s Eléonore Plé wanted to see with her own eyes the conditions of people from sub-Saharan Africa crossing into Tunisia with the hope of reaching Europe. “It is about the people, not numbers”, she says, in this interview about her … Continue reading ‘They were scared. So, I’ve decided to shut up’, says Eléonore Plé about interviewing exiles in Tunisia
Mohammed’s journey of survival and hope
In the streets of Sfax, a bustling Tunisian city perched by the Mediterranean, Mohammed is one of thousands of foreigners who view this location as a ticket to Europe. Dreaming of a better future in a richer nation, the Sierra Leone national shares his story, which includes a previous failed attempt to cross the Mediterranean … Continue reading Mohammed’s journey of survival and hope
The perils faced by migrants in the shadows of Kasserine
"Come my friend. Come rest" – a seemingly inviting call, resonating with warmth and reassurance, yet concealing a dark truth. This friendly-sounding phrase was overheard by our journalist, Eléonore Plé, during the summer of 2023. The dangers particularly affecting sub-Saharan African people in exile reveal themselves on the tracks of the train line that winds … Continue reading The perils faced by migrants in the shadows of Kasserine
Kamal and his exile life: “I am a migrant, and it is not easy.”
At the age of 19, Kamal has already travelled for years, crossing several countries in Northern Africa since having left his native Cameroon. Using Tunisia as a stepping stone, with a better life in Europe in mind, he recalls the harsh and life-threatening conditions of his journey. By Méline Laffabry (edited by Rogerio Simoes) Kamal … Continue reading Kamal and his exile life: “I am a migrant, and it is not easy.”
Initiative Hlavak: urgent aid to refugees in Prague
Initiativa Hlavák—or in English, “Main Train Station Initiative”—has been providing critical aid to refugees escaping conflict for more than seven years. The name comes from the fact that the initiative primarily works at the main train station in Prague, where it helps asylum seekers arriving in Czechia. Mainly run by volunteers, Initiativa Hlavåk has been … Continue reading Initiative Hlavak: urgent aid to refugees in Prague
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