In 2015, hundreds of thousands migrants crossed the Mediterranian sea to reach the European Union. In September — October I walked the refugee path to Germany through Turkey, Greece, Croatia, Hungary and Austria, where I witnessed all the obstacles on the way of those looking for salvation from war and hunger.
I continued covering migration in Europe in 2019 whilst working on the story "In Limbo" with Doctors of the World Italy. At that time 300-500 people were coming to the Italian coast of Reggio Calabria weekly.
Refugees were desperately buying seats in huge rubber boats from mafia and sailing towards the coasts of the Southern Italy. On board were young men and minors who were looking for a new home in Europe. For them Italy was the life of a dream. Unfortunately the reality was not so pleasant. Upon arrival to Reggio they had to spend around a week at the port. From there they were transported to the temporary detention camps which were rather different places - it could be a former gym, a hotel, an abandoned school or even a prison where refugees would spend several years whilst trying to get the documents needed to stay in the country. Regardless of the conditions, the life of men turned into a slow expectation of the results of consideration of their residency permit applications. Nobody could guarantee any chances. In accordance of the statistics gathered by local branch of Doctors of the World NGO its 50-50. The life in limbo on the land of the dream began.
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Exhausted men at the port of Calabria. It takes time to recover from a dangerous journey by sea.
Exhausted men at the port of Calabria. It takes time to recover from a dangerous journey by sea.
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Mohamed Konne, a refugee from Burkina Faso residing in Saline camp. The camp is a former gym reorganized for the needs of refugees located near the town of Reggio. Mohamed has been living here for more than a yea. He isr still waiting for jis work and residence permits. Mohamed is an amateur artist and athlete.
Mohamed Konne, a refugee from Burkina Faso residing in Saline camp. The camp is a former...READ ON
Mohamed Konne, a refugee from Burkina Faso residing in Saline camp. The camp is a former gym reorganized for the needs of refugees located near the town of Reggio. Mohamed has been living here for more than a yea. He isr still waiting for jis work and residence permits. Mohamed is an amateur artist and athlete.
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One of Mohamed's old drawings which diplays an overturned boat with the refugees onboard.
One of Mohamed's old drawings which diplays an overturned boat with the refugees onboard.
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A refugee is listening to music at Salina camp. Some men need to stay alone outside the walls of the camp. It helps to decrease psychological tension.
A refugee is listening to music at Salina camp. Some men need to stay alone outside the...READ ON
A refugee is listening to music at Salina camp. Some men need to stay alone outside the walls of the camp. It helps to decrease psychological tension.
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Everyday prayer at Saline camp. All the refugees who are residing at this camp are Muslim.
Everyday prayer at Saline camp. All the refugees who are residing at this camp are Muslim.
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Refugees are playing football at Saline camp.
Refugees are playing football at Saline camp.
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Young people do each other's hairstyles near the Saline camp. Despite the conditions, they try to look neat.
Young people do each other's hairstyles near the Saline camp. Despite the conditions,...READ ON
Young people do each other's hairstyles near the Saline camp. Despite the conditions, they try to look neat.
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A minor refugee is resting inside his room in Melito camp which is a hotel located on the seashore and reorganized specially for the needs of the refugees. 50 minors reside in 15 bungalows here.
A minor refugee is resting inside his room in Melito camp which is a hotel located on the...READ ON
A minor refugee is resting inside his room in Melito camp which is a hotel located on the seashore and reorganized specially for the needs of the refugees. 50 minors reside in 15 bungalows here.
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The boys of Melito camp dry out on the beach after swimming.
The boys of Melito camp dry out on the beach after swimming.
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A minor resident of a Reccio camp located in the mountains in a former prison building. The conditions here are truly spartan. The place is very cold even in summertime and dirty. Boys are living in the jail cells behind the huge iron doors. The workers of the NGO Doctors of the World who arrived there for the first time were really terrified.
A minor resident of a Reccio camp located in the mountains in a former prison building....READ ON
A minor resident of a Reccio camp located in the mountains in a former prison building. The conditions here are truly spartan. The place is very cold even in summertime and dirty. Boys are living in the jail cells behind the huge iron doors. The workers of the NGO Doctors of the World who arrived there for the first time were really terrified.
In 2015, hundreds of thousands migrants crossed the Mediterranian sea to reach the European Union. In September — October I walked the refugee path to Germany through Turkey, Greece, Croatia, Hungary and Austria, where I witnessed all the obstacles on the way of those looking for salvation from war and hunger.
In 2015, hundreds of thousands migrants crossed the Mediterranian sea to reach the European Union. In September — October I walked the refugee path to Germany through Turkey, Greece, Croatia, Hungary and Austria, where I witnessed all the obstacles on the way of those looking for salvation from war and hunger.
I continued covering migration in Europe in 2019 whilst working on the story "In Limbo" with Doctors of the World Italy. At that time 300-500 people were coming to the Italian coast of Reggio Calabria weekly.
Refugees were desperately buying seats in huge rubber boats from mafia and sailing towards the coasts of the Southern Italy. On board were young men and minors who were looking for a new home in Europe. For them Italy was the life of a dream. Unfortunately the reality was not so pleasant. Upon arrival to Reggio they had to spend around a week at the port. From there they were transported to the temporary detention camps which were rather different places - it could be a former gym, a hotel, an abandoned school or even a prison where refugees would spend several years whilst trying to get the documents needed to stay in the country. Regardless of the conditions, the life of men turned into a slow expectation of the results of consideration of their residency permit applications. Nobody could guarantee any chances. In accordance of the statistics gathered by local branch of Doctors of the World NGO its 50-50. The life in limbo on the land of the dream began.
