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'I lost my child' – A South Sudanese refugee's journey towards Europe

In a desperate attempt to escape political persecution in his hometown of Malakal in South Sudan, Sistnol Michael embarked on a perilous journey to Europe. Tragically, he lost his child while crossing the sea between Turkey and Greece. His story reflects the suffering of thousands of displaced people whose lives have been upended by persecution and loss.

'Friday of Death': Sudanese migrant documents Melilla tragedy, three years on

Alhafiz Trjok was among a group of about 2,000 migrants who attempted to cross into the Spanish enclave of Melilla on June 24, 2022. The attempt was met with violent response by Moroccan and Spanish forces, and at least 23 migrants died in one of the deadliest incidents at Europe’s borders in recent years. Trjok has now published a book to echo the voices of migrants involved in the tragedy.

Video: Claude — the Congolese who made it to Eurovision

Former DRC refugee Claude Kiambe reached the top of the Dutch charts with "Ladada" and even got the royals to sing along. Now he is representing the Netherlands at the Eurovision Song Contest with "C'est la vie."

'You become a target if you are Black', says Ivorian jailed in Tunisia for 'illegal residence'

Daouda* was arrested and jailed in Tunisia in February after being convicted of "illegal residence". Many sub-Saharan Africans like him are sentenced in Tunisia for "staying illegally" and find themselves locked in cells with common-law prisoners. Daouda contacted InfoMigrants to share his story.

Oumar, teen who travelled to Canaries, not alone thanks to new foster mother

The story of Oumar, a Senegalese teen who travelled to the Canary Islands, has a happy ending. He is now living with Emilia D'Agostino, an Italian who has been residing in Spain for the past 35 years and who became his foster mother.