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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 mo... more

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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... more

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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 out... more

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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 m... more

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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 Pro... more

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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 att... more

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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 cu... more

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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... more

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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 r... more

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Judyta Kuc
aid worker, activist, researcher, humanitarian working with MSF
MSF (Doctors Without Borders)
Episode: S05E10: AGE AS A SENTENCE. Age assessment along Polish-Belarusian Border
Jordan Siegel
journalist, filmmaker, Sudan specialist
Freelance / Sudan-focused journalism
Episode: S05E09: WORLD REFUGEE WEEK 2026. SPOTLIGHT: SUDAN
Jad Sleilaty
Political science student at the Lebanese University; civil engineer; creator of Jad Talks Politics
Jad Talks Politics (Instagram/YouTube)
Episode: S05E07: "You may say I'm a dreamer but I'm not the only one". Imagining a new Lebanon with Jad Sleilaty
Claude Jonkmans
Founder of EmpowerVan, refugee-led violence prevention program leader
EmpowerVan
Episode: S05E06: SURVIVING VS LIVING. Long displacement in Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya
Laleh Taheri
Advocate, journalist, and sister of Kaveh Taheri; discussed her brother's case and refugee rights
Independent journalist and human rights advocate
Episode: HUMANITARIAN WATCH 12: IRAN: TWO WEEKS INTO THE WAR
Gaby Ramirez
Venezuelan journalist and media contributor
Independent Journalist based in Berlin
Episode: S05E05: WHAT NOW? Life in a post-Maduro Venezuela
Qais Alamdar
Researcher, analyst and the founder of Intelfocus
Intelfocus
Episode: S05E03: Being a Woman is a Crime in Afghanistan
Shawn VanDiver
President and founder of AfghanEvac
AfghanEvac
Episode: S05E02: DISHONORED. #AfghanEvac and the Fight to Resettle Afghan Allies
Klaas van Dijken
Freelance journalist and co-founder of Lighthouse Reports
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Episode: DESERT DUMPS Outsourcing the Migration Problem to Africa. Summer Short 13

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Douglas Herman
Co-founder of ReFOCUS and co-host; involved in guiding the show and related media initiatives.

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S05E05: WHAT NOW? Life in a post-Maduro Venezuela
Q: What are the key concerns of Venezuelans today?
Venezuelans express hope for change but are also met with fear and repression, as political prisoners are still a pressing issue.
S05E05: WHAT NOW? Life in a post-Maduro Venezuela
Q: Where is Venezuela currently at with its political situation?
Venezuela is in a complex state with Maduro's removal not leading to a return to democracy; the regime remains in control under Delci Rodriguez.
S05E04: FREE HUMANITARIANS. It’s finally over!
Q: What are the plans for Free Humanitarians moving forward?
We aim to manage a database called Crimes for Solidarity to archive cases of criminalization of humanitarianism globally and advocate on a larger structural level.
S05E04: FREE HUMANITARIANS. It’s finally over!
Q: Do you think that now this verdict of yours may change a little bit in how we operate?
I don't think so. The damage has already been done, and the risks for search and rescue organizations remain heightened.
S05E04: FREE HUMANITARIANS. It’s finally over!
Q: What does this eight years do to a human being?
It has affected not only my career and personal life but also taken a toll on my family's mental health, as they supported me throughout this ordeal.

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What is Fractured about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show consistently centers on refugee crises, displacement, and migration politics with a global lens but a distinct emphasis on Europe. Episodes typically stitch on-the-ground reporting, humanitarian challenges, and governance dynamics together with geopolitical shifts and humanitarian policy debates. Notable strengths include in-depth interviews with seasoned journalists and field experts, plus practical case studies—such as camp dynamics, border policies, and the impact of international actors—that illuminate human stories behind headlines. A recurring edge is the strong emphasis on human rights, accountability, and actionable solutions, making it valuable for listeners who want nuanced context around complex displacement issues and t... more

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2. Jordan Siegel
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5. Laleh Taheri
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