How EU migration policy fails the dead and the living

This episode takes us behind the scenes of the Border Graves Investigation, an award-winning journalistic collaboration that documented more than 1,000 unmarked graves of people who died on European migration routes.

With insights from investigative journalists Gabriela Ramirez and Daphne Tolis, the episode uncovers systemic failures in identifying the deceased, touching on personal stories, the political and institutional response to the crisis and the ongoing challenges faced by families in search of their loved ones.

Hear about the dedicated local communities in Poland, Lithuania and Latvia who continue caring for these unmarked graves amidst rising anti-migrant sentiments. The episode also explores the emotional and psychological toll on families and journalists alike, the crucial role of DNA identification and plans for a comprehensive documentary.

This powerful narrative highlights the tragic human cost of a systemic failure to identify and dignify those who perish while trying to reach the EU.

Host:

Timothy Large, director of independent media programmes at the International Press Institute (IPI)

Guests:

Investigative journalists Gabriela Ramirez and Daphne Tolis

Production and graphic:

Milica Miletić, project and events coordinator at IPI

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