CNN's John Defterios talks to the author of a new book about refugees in europe. The e u. Funds was published this week, and it focuses on what is known as the 'refugee crisis' But he says there are other issues that need to be dealt with too - such as deaths at detention centers which aren't being documented.
Over four million people have fled Ukraine since Russia's invasion began. The support for Ukranians has been compassionate and heartwarming but it has also raised questions about why those fleeing North Africa and the Middle East are not afforded the same degree of sympathy. Sally Hayden is an award-winning journalist and photographer, and Africa Correspondent for The Irish Times. Her new book, My Fourth Time, We Drowned: Seeking Refuge on the World’s Deadliest Migration Route, tells the stories of refugees making perilous journeys and seeks to investigate the murky politics that means not all asylum seekers are given the same opportunities. Our host for this discussion is the economist, broadcaster and writer, Linda Yueh.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices