Personal stories

MC Swat, from anti-Gaddafi rap to fleeing for Europe

The story of Libyan rapper MC Swat is one that starts with rap against violence in his home country. He then fled Libya in search of safety in Europe.

A failed journey from Morocco

Between 800,000 and 1 million migrants are in Libya waiting to cross the Mediterranean Sea to reach Europe. But a lot of them lost hope once they arrived in Libya. Those who already tried the journey are now being held by Libyan forces. Now they have just one wish: to return home.

Alaa Houd: Going back to Syria is not an option

Alaa Houd came to Germany as a refugee in late 2014, when the massive influx of asylum seekers into Europe had not yet begun. Nearly three years later, he is not quite settled yet, but returning to Syria is impossible.

Mohsin Hamid: Writers need to create 'optimistic visions' of the future

Pakistani author Mohsin Hamid believes it's important for writers to help society imagine radical, optimistic new futures. He spoke with DW about his latest book, "Exit West," a story about migration and basic humanity.

The story of an Eritrean teenager poet

The story of the journey of M., a poet teenager who fled from Eritrea, and his experience of migration has been depicted in a video produced by the European Asylum Support Office (EASO). The aim is to invite other asylum seekers to enter the European relocation programme.