Fractured

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 half-nationalising services in refugee camps-further criminalisation of refugees-Migration Minister's...

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, nearly one-third of asylum seekers were in contingency or hotel accommodation - up from just 5% in 202...

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 connected to the Lighthouse Reports investigated the treatment of asylum seekers and migrants in North...

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 engaging youth, understanding the trends in radicalization, and the role of social media in spreading...

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 refugee camp, discussing the complexities of life for refugees, the cultural tensions between different...

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 by this crisis and provides a unique perspective on the political, social, and human rights issues at pl...

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 their homes, and the role of smugglers in facilitating these journeys. The conversation highlights the econ...

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 authorities. The couple from Sri Lanka, highlights the struggles faced by migrants at Europ...

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 crisis in Gaza. Our guest, Patrizia Benvenuti—who has served on multiple missions in the region—shares f...

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 closer look at what’s changed and what hasn’t. In this episode we speak with independent journalist Ly...

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 rebuilding Gaza’s education system: who will lead it, how to address the lack of teachers and schools, a...

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 refugees and sources of outflow themselves. The conversation explores the legacies of colonialism, th...

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, particularly in Thailand. Our conversation highlights the challenges faced by stateless people, including...

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 Battalion Search and Rescue, a humanitarian organization focused on finding missing migrants along the US-...

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 migration and technology, focusing on the implications of surveillance technologies, data coloni...

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 Palestinian water wells. In addition we discuss the consequences of the newest bill in Greece that suspends asylu...

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 investigative journalism story "Widowed by Europe's Borders” about Sanooja's frantic fight to find h...

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 decisions made during “hot wars” are impacted by AI and deliberate disinformation. Nick helps...

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 their homes, and the role of smugglers in facilitating these journeys. The conversation highlights the econ...

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 struggling for a normal life under a repressive regime? In this episode we speak with our beloved Eli Fazl...

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 aid, the psychological impact on children, and the systematic targeting of civilians. Patrizia also highli...

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 misinformed of the true reality. On this World Refugee Day (Month), join us for our latest episode of D...

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. In this conversation, we unpack the latest legal and political developments, including the groundbreaki...

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 episode we bring you an update from Greece on evictions from refugee camps. Learn more:  1. Impact of USAID...

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 the situation in the West Bank and how it could be a part of the solution, exploring ideas like using W...