Adnan Khan
Investigative journalist who contributed first-hand reporting to the 'Boy Wasted' series about plastic waste exports and the death of a refugee worker in Turkey.
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Jan 20, 2026 • 38min
Adnan Khan on the human toll of Turkey's importing of Europe's waste
Journalist Adnan Khan, a former Turkey-based reporter focused on migration and the global waste industry, dives deep into Turkey's booming plastic waste imports and the exploitation of migrant labor. He discusses how China's ban on plastic imports and the EU-Turkey migration deal have fueled this industry, leading to toxic working conditions and high mortality rates among workers. Khan critiques Turkey's zero waste branding and highlights the environmental and human toll of these practices, advocating for better policies to address the crisis.
Oct 2, 2025 • 55min
Inside Europe 2 October 2025
Join Dana Scherler, Head of DW's Romanian Service, as she shares insights on Moldova's pro-EU election and the looming threat of Russian influence. Ben Bartke, a Tallinn-based reporter, dives into the emergence of innovative defense startups and Estonia's 'Drone Wall' concept. John Lawrenson discusses the political ramifications of Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction while investigative journalist Adnan Khan reveals the tragic consequences of plastic waste exports linked to refugee deaths in Turkey. A conversation rich with urgency and consequence!
