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On the walls of Zollamtsstrasse refugee camp

The refugees who once lived in this Austrian shelter left plenty of traces, their voices echoing off the walls through dozens of messages and murals depicting hope, strength, love, and language class.

By David Charles

/ 10 Aug 2016

On the walls of Zollamtsstrasse refugee camp

The refugees who once lived in this Austrian shelter left plenty of traces, their voices echoing off the walls through dozens of messages and murals depicting hope, strength, love, and language class.

By David Charles

/ 10 Aug 2016

From containers to computers: the challenges of refugee integration in Germany

“The future of Europe depends on a fair situation for all weak people”.

By David Charles

/ 27 Jul 2016

From containers to computers: the challenges of refugee integration in Germany

“The future of Europe depends on a fair situation for all weak people”.

By David Charles

/ 27 Jul 2016

'They want me to fly like a bird': travels in the Belgian asylum system

Syrian refugees are in the news, but Europe is full of other refugees. They languish in centres while they wait for decisions, then trying again after they are almost certainly refused.

By David Charles

/ 6 Jul 2016

'They want me to fly like a bird': travels in the Belgian asylum system

Syrian refugees are in the news, but Europe is full of other refugees. They languish in centres while they wait for decisions, then trying again after they are almost certainly refused.

By David Charles

/ 6 Jul 2016

Pancakes for peace! The school bus project in Calais

Sharing food and mutually teaching each other can help bring people together. In the Jungle camp of Calais, one woman from Brighton has started a new project to demonstrate this truth.

By David Charles

/ 7 Jun 2016

Pancakes for peace! The school bus project in Calais

Sharing food and mutually teaching each other can help bring people together. In the Jungle camp of Calais, one woman from Brighton has started a new project to demonstrate this truth.

By David Charles

/ 7 Jun 2016

Tunisia: martyrs' day violence, why and what's next?

How much support is there 'on the street' for the protesters?

By David Charles

/ 11 Apr 2012

Tunisia: police attack peaceful martyrs' march

A peaceful protest in Tunis turned violent as police attacked marchers. David Charles, a Briton, who was visiting Tunisia's capital witnessed the chaotic scene as the small group of non-violent protesters were set upon with gas canisters and batons.

By David Charles

/ 9 Apr 2012