I think that it's really a test of people's humanity, because we're really seeing the worst of our humanity as people who are living in the rich world. For me, i'm a journalist, you know, i don't have all the answers, but i want people to know the consequences of a of our policies. So many efforts are being made to shut out people and and literally incarcerate them, and sometimes sentencing them to death, effectively. And i think that all europeans should be aware of this. Even the british have been involved in training the libyan coast guardas well. So it isn't a separate issue.
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.
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