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Fractured
by ReFOCUS Media Labs
A project of ReFOCUS Media Labs citizen journalists, FRACTURED is an informative podcast about the most important events as well as political and social challenges related to the refugee crisis and migration flows in the world with a special focus on Europe.ReFOCUS Media Labs foundation is dedicated to building a global network of media labs to equip asylum seekers and recognized refugees with modern media creation skills.For more go to: https://refocusmedialabs.org/
Episodes
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S05 Summer Short E08: AGE AS A SENTENCE. Age assessment along Polish-Belarusian Border
In this episode, we highlight a humanitarian crisis that has unfolded on the Polish-Belarusian border over the past five years. We examine the harsh mistreatment migrants endure from authorities on both sides, violent pushbacks, and the severe lack of essential humanitarian and emotional aid, as...
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S05 Summer Short 07: Rohingya - the Largest Stateless Community in the World
In this episode, we spotlight the plight of the Rohingya, the largest stateless population in the world. We explore the harsh reality of living in overcrowded refugee camps across Bangladesh, where basic rights are stripped away. We discuss the ongoing lack of official refugee recognition, the...
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S05 Summer Short E06: Imagine New Lebanon
In this episode, we sit down with Jad Sleilaty (@JadTalksPolitics) to unpack the current reality in Lebanon and the wider regional tensions affecting the country. We look at the prospects for lasting peace and discuss why Lebanon desperately needs a new way forward. Jad shares his vision for...
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S05 Summer Short E05: SURVIVING VS LIVING. Long displacement in Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya
In this Summer Short we speak with Claude Jonkmans, founder of EmpowerVan, about their work delivering self-defence training in Kakuma Refugee Camp. Together, we explore what empowerment looks like in one of the world’s largest and most protracted refugee settings and why programs like this are...
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S05 Summer Short 04: Life in a post-Maduro Venezuela
In this Summer Short, independent Venezuelan journalist Gabriela Ramírez offers an on-the-ground perspective on societal sentiment following the fall of Nicolás Maduro. We discuss the complex emotions and hopes shaping the nation’s future, while emphasizing that meaningful recovery requires deep...
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S05 Summer Short 03: Resettle Afghan Allies
Since this week marks 5 years since the Taliban took over power in Kabul, we are returning to episode with Shawn VanDiver, founder of #AfghanEvac, who breaks down why international normalisation of relations with the Taliban must never happen without fundamental policy changes protecting women…
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S05 Sumer Short E02: Free Humanitarians
In this Summer Short, search and rescue volunteer Seán Binder opens up about his harrowing arrest, pre-trial detention, and the absurd criminal charges he faced simply for saving migrant lives at sea off the coast of Lesvos. We discuss how the EU is failing to uphold its core human rights...
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S05 Summer Short 01: Spotlight on Iran
At the very beginning of the civilian protest in Iran, Eli sheds light on the struggle of the Iranian people as they stand up for their fundamental rights against a terrorist regime. We discuss the frustrating silence of the international community in the face of injustice and the unwavering...
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HUMANITARIAN WATCH 16: FROM AFGHANISTAN TO UKRAINE. Our 100th episode.
To mark our milestone 100th episode, we are looking back to where it all began. In our very first episode, recorded just six months after the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan, we analyzed a rapidly deteriorating humanitarian crisis and dared to ask a heavy question: What happens if Russia…
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HUMANITARIAN WATCH 15: UNHCR GLOBAL TRENDS. Little Reason for Optimism.
The latest UNHCR Global Trends report may suggest a slight decline in the number of refugees worldwide, but does that really mean the crisis is easing? In this episode of Fractured, we unpack the numbers behind the headlines and explain why there is little reason for optimism. We discuss how many...
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S05E10: AGE AS A SENTENCE. Age assessment along Polish-Belarusian Border
Since the Summer of 2021 thousands of people from the Middle East, Africa, and Asia were brutally drawn to the Polish-Belarusian border by the Belarusian regime, only to find themselves trapped between two states unwilling to let them pass. As an outcome of that, the Polish government suspended…
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S05E09: WORLD REFUGEE WEEK 2026. SPOTLIGHT: SUDAN
Barham Salih, UNHCR High Commissioner, stated in the foreword for the UNHCR Global Report 2025, that “the number of people under UNHCR’s mandate has almost doubled over the past decade, from 63.9 million to 129.4 million, yet humanitarian financing moved sharply in the opposite direction.”…
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S05E08: World’s Terrorism Hotspot Conflict in Mali and Wagner’s Africa Corps
In the latest episode of Fractured we explore the complex security crisis in Mali and the Sahel region, focusing on the impact on civilians, the role of Wagner's Africa Corps, and the broader geopolitical implications. Featuring journalist Monika Prończuk, we shed light on human rights abuses and...
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HUMANITARIAN WATCH 14: Rohingya - the Largest Stateless Community in the World
In April 2026, around 250 Rohingya refugees and Bangladeshi nationals were reported missing after a boat departing from Teknaf capsized in the Andaman Sea. Only 9 people survived. In the first 4 months of 2026 more than 2,800 Rohingya had already attempted crossings, with most aiming at reaching...
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S05E07: "You may say I'm a dreamer but I'm not the only one". Imagining a new Lebanon with Jad Sleilaty
In this episode of Fractured, Douglas and Ziad Ibraheem who comes out from behind the camera for a change, to connect with Jad Sleilaty, a Lebanese political science graduate student and civil engineer. HIs channel @JadTalksPolitics dives into the current situation in Lebanon, regional conflicts,...
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S05E06: SURVIVING VS LIVING. Long displacement in Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya
In this episode we speak with Claude Jonkmans, founder of EmpowerVan, about their work delivering self-defence training in Kakuma Refugee Camp. Together, we explore what empowerment looks like in one of the world’s largest and most protracted refugee settings and why programs like this are…
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HUMANITARIAN WATCH 13: From the EU-Turkey Deal to the EU Migration Pact
In this episode of Fractured we trace how EU migration policy has shifted since 2015. We unpack the initial emergency measures, including the relocation scheme that aimed to redistribute 160,000 asylum seekers across EU member states but ultimately relocated only around 35% of that target. And...
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HUMANITARIAN WATCH 12: IRAN: TWO WEEKS INTO THE WAR
According to the UNHCR up to 3.2 million Iranians have now been internally displaced in Iran by the recent escalation of hostilities. Most people flee big cities and move towards north and rural areas. Few crossed the border to Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan and the Gulf countries. Two weeks into…
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HUMANITARIAN WATCH 11: 4 YEARS INTO RUSSIA’S FULL SCALE INVASION ON UKRAINE
No other topic feels right this week but the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full scale invasion on Ukraine. In this episode of Humanitarian Watch we discuss where we are so many years into this conflict and what is the situation of millions of displaced Ukrainians. As of early 2025, around…
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S05E05: WHAT NOW? Life in a post-Maduro Venezuela
In this conversation, Gaby Ramirez, a Venezuelan journalist, discusses the current political situation in Venezuela following the extradition of Maduro. She highlights the complexities of the political landscape, the role of the United States, and the challenges faced by Venezuelans both inside…
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S05E04: FREE HUMANITARIANS. It’s finally over!
In this conversation, Sean Binder discusses his experience as one of the Free Humanitarians who faced serious charges in Greece for their humanitarian work. He reflects on the motivations behind the prosecution, the emotional toll of the trial, and the implications for humanitarian efforts in the...
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Humanitarian Watch 10: Spotlight on Iran
In this episode, Eli shares a harrowing account of the current situation in Iran amidst ongoing protests and a severe digital blackout. We discuss the challenges faced by Iranians in communicating with their loved ones and the dire consequences of the regime's violent crackdown on dissent. Eli...
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S05E03: Being a Woman is a Crime in Afghanistan
In this episode we dive deep into the dire humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan- from severe economic struggles, the rise in child labor and early marriages, the state of journalism under Taliban rule, and most importantly the systemic oppression of women. Our Special guest this week- Qais Alamdar,...
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HUMANITARIAN WATCH 09: SPOTLIGHT ON SYRIA
At the beginning of November the German chancellor Friedrich Merz stated that for Syrians living in Germany, the grounds for asylum no longer apply — because the war in Syria is considered over. He appeared to contradict his foreign minister, Johann Wadephul, who after a visit to Damascus the…
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S05E02: DISHONORED. #AfghanEvac and the Fight to Resettle Afghan Allies
Shawn VanDiver, president and founder of #AfghanEvac, discusses the critical situation of Afghan allies left behind after the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. He shares the formation of #AfghanEvac, the challenges faced by Afghan refugees, and the impact of U.S. government policies on their...
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Humanitarian Watch 08 - Greek Hospitality
Humanitarian Watch is back for Season 05 premiere with Sonia giving in to Doug's burning need to talk about all the disturbing developments in Greek refugee policies and practices.In This Episode:-continuity of suspension of right to asylum-closure of Helios Housing program-cutting refugee aid in...
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S05E01: UK: Refugees Still Welcome?
The UK’s approach to housing refugees and asylum seekers has shifted dramatically in recent years. Traditionally, long-term private rental housing was preferred, but since 2020, the increase of asylum cases has resulted in increased reliance on temporary and hotel accommodation. As of March 2025,...
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DESERT DUMPS Outsourcing the Migration Problem to Africa. Summer Short 13
This was just a brief excerpt from a much larger conversation with Klaas van Dijken - co-founder of Lighthouse Reports, independent journalist For the full episode go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2DFZuEw-MM&list=PLIU3A1qWAMTw2W9iCAhSddO3Rq_XkWTBc&index=24 For a year journalists…
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CHANGING PERCEPTIONS. Tackling Racism, Anti-Muslim Hate, Antisemitism in the UK. Summer Short 12
This was just a brief excerpt from a much larger conversation with Amjid Khazir, founder and CEO of Media Cultured. For the full episode go here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nh2MnCmUTk&list=PLIU3A1qWAMTw2W9iCAhSddO3Rq_XkWTBc&index=28 In this episode, Amjid emphasizes the importance of…
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City of Thorns. Summer Short 11
This was just a brief excerpt from a much larger conversation Ben Rawlence - Founding director of Black Mountains College, Author “City of Thorns”You can WATCH FULL EPISODE HERE - https://youtu.be/KvRWr8YZO_Y?si=mRuGpGtCHHm6V19qBen shares his experiences and insights from his time in the Dadaab...
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LIGHT YOUR SMALL CANDLE. A struggle for human rights on the Polish-Belarusian border
In this compelling episode of Fractured, we delve deep into the ongoing refugee crisis at the Polish-Belarusian border. Our guest, Anna Alboth, a journalist and human rights activist, brings firsthand insights into this humanitarian disaster. Anna has been working closely with refugees affected…
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TIK TOK MIGRATION. Understanding the Migration Trends in West Africa. Summer Short 09
In this episode of Fractured we discuss the complexity of migration dynamics in West Africa, particularly focusing on Senegal and Mauritania. Monika Pronczuk, a correspondent for the Associated Press, discusses the increasing trends of migration, the push factors driving individuals to leave…
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“WIDOWED BY EUROPE'S BORDERS” A BORDER GRAVES INVESTIGATION. Summer Short 08
Fetisov and Lorenzo Natali award-winning investigative journalist Gabriela Ramirez, discusses her investigative journalism story "Widowed by Europe's Borders” about Sanooja's frantic fight to find her husband Sanrim, who went missing in the forest after being illegally pushed back by Lithuanian...
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'Palestinian Children Under Siege'. The Breach of International Law in Gaza - Summer Shorts 07
This was just a brief excerpt from a much larger conversation with the an international child protection specialist and former UNICEF staff Patrizia Benvenuti. You can WATCH FULL EPISODE HERE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiJ84fk0FqoIn this episode of FRACTURED we return to the humanitarian...
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'Greek Coast Guard on Trial' Two Years Since the Pylos Shipwreck - Summer Shorts 06
This was just a brief excerpt from a much larger conversation with the an independent journalist Lydia Emmanouilidou. You can WATCH FULL EPISODE HERE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiJ84fk0Fqo Two years after the tragic Pylos shipwreck that claimed over 600 lives off the Greek coast, we take a...
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"Still Destroyed and Displaced". Gaza Before and After the Cease Fire Collapsed - Summer Shorts 05
This was just a brief excerpt from a much larger conversation with Bill Van Esveld, , Associate Director of Children's Rights Division . You can WATCH FULL EPISODE HERE - https://youtu.be/6bZhSkpQn9U?feature=shared In this episode Bill Van Esveld returns to discuss the daunting challenge of...
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"Musical Charis". Refugee Movement Within The African Union - Summer Shorts 04
This was just a brief excerpt from a much larger conversation with the journalist Lalla SY . You can WATCH FULL EPISODE HERE - • FRACTURED S04E09: MUSICAL CHAIRS. Refugee ... In this episode Lalla SY unpacks the complex realities of displacement in Africa, where many nations are both hosts to...
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EXCLUDED FROM BIRTH TO DEATH. Solving statelessness in Thailand. Summer Short 03
This was just a brief excerpt from a much larger conversation with Duniya Aslam Khan from UNHCR. You can WATCH FULL EPISODE HERE- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bMnrTIEY1dw&list=PLIU3A1qWAMTw2W9iCAhSddO3Rq_XkWTBc&index=33 In this episode we discuss the complex issue of statelessness…
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'Lost But Not Forgotten' Search and Rescue on US-MX Border- Summer Shorts 02
This was just a brief excerpt from a much larger conversation with James Holeman and Abby Carpenter from Battalion Search and Rescue. You can WATCH FULL EPISODE HERE- • FRACTURED S04E04: LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN. ... In this episode, James Holeman and Abby Carpenter discuss their work with…
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"The Walls Have Eyes" Surviving Migration in the Age of AI- Summer Shorts 01
This was just a brief excerpt from a much larger conversation with Petra Molnar- Attorney, Anthropoligist and Author of "The Walls Have Eyes". You can WATCH FULL EPISODE HERE- • FRACTURED S04E02: THE WALLS HAVE EYES, Sur... In this conversation, Petra Molnar discusses the intersection of…
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HUMANITARIAN WATCH E07
In our last Humanitarian Watch before the Summer break we highlight four humanitarian topics worth following in the next month. The situation in Gaza is of course one of them but we also discuss massive problems in the West Bank, where Israeli settlers attack Palestinians and damage to…
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S04E22: “WIDOWED BY EUROPE'S BORDERS” A BORDER GRAVES INVESTIGATION
In the grainy constellation of pixels of the phone screen in her palm, from 8,000 kilometers away, she watched her husband disappear forever into the cold European soil.- Gabriela Ramirez Fetisov and Lorenzo Natali award-winning investigative journalist Gabriela Ramirez, discusses her…
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DisInfo Watch 07: Impact of AI on Hot Wars
Investigative journalist Nick Muller is back on "The “Watch” to unpack the overwhelming chaos of information in today's digital landscape. The challenges faced by fact-checkers are unparelled amidst a barrage of misinformation, particularly during times of conflict, and perhaps for the first time...
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S04E21: TIK TOK MIGRATION. Understanding the Migration Trends in West Africa
In this episode of Fractured we discuss the complexity of migration dynamics in West Africa, particularly focusing on Senegal and Mauritania. Monika Prończuk, a correspondent for the Associated Press, discusses the increasing trends of migration, the push factors driving individuals to leave…
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DisInfo Watch 06: Spotlight on Iran
There's a lot to unpack in the wake of Israel's attack on Iran, the regime's response, Trump's unprecedented decision to bomb Iranian nuclear sites, bold talk of forced regime change, and now a tentative cease-fire. Most importantly, what does all this mean for the 90 million Iranians still...
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S04E20: PALESTINIAN CHILDREN UNDER SIEGE. The Breach of International Law in Gaza
In this episode of Fractured we cover the humanitarian crisis in Gaza again, focusing on the catastrophic conditions faced by civilians, particularly children. Our guest Patrizia Benvenuti, who served on several missions in Gaza shares her insights on the challenges of delivering humanitarian…
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Disinfo Watch 05: World Refugee Day: UNHCR Report Quizzo
Do you know how many refugees there are worldwide? How many asylum seekers in Greece? Which five conflict zones make up 70% of all refugees? Think there are 500 million African refugees "storming the beaches of Europe? Depending on who you listen to, or where you get your news you may be wildly...
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S04E19: GREEK COAST GUARD ON TRIAL. Two years since the Pylos shipwreck
Two years after the devastating Pylos shipwreck that claimed over 600 lives off the Greek coast, we take a closer look at what has changed—and what hasn’t. Our expert in the episode is an independent journalist Lydia Emmanouilidou, who has extensively investigated the incident and its aftermath.…
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HUMANITARIAN WATCH E06
In this episode of Humanitarian Watch we bring you the latest news on how cutting off humanitarian funds impacts the global food crisis and organisations supporting women in conflict zones. In addition we talk about an interesting link between overfishing in Senegal and migration. To end the...
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S04E18: STILL DESTROYED AND DISPLACED. Gaza before and after the cease fire collapsed
As we wake up every day to the news of the deplorable situation in Gaza we’re bringing you one more time the expertise of Bill Van Esveld from Human Rights Watch. We focus predominantly on education as the estimates say it could take up to 14 years to rebuild it. In this episode we also touch on...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A project of ReFOCUS Media Labs citizen journalists, FRACTURED is an informative podcast about the most important events as well as political and social challenges related to the refugee crisis and migration flows in the world with a special focus on Europe.ReFOCUS Media Labs foundation is dedicated to building a global network of media labs to equip asylum seekers and recognized refugees with modern media creation skills.For more go to: https://refocusmedialabs.org/
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