{"id":10665,"date":"2024-01-23T22:23:13","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T21:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/svjmedia.nl\/internationaljournalism\/?p=10665"},"modified":"2024-01-30T21:02:52","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T20:02:52","slug":"journey-of-reliance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/svjmedia.nl\/internationaljournalism\/10665\/journey-of-reliance\/","title":{"rendered":"Journey of Resilience; Angelo Milazzo’s Quest for Migrant Justice."},"content":{"rendered":"

In the vast expanse of the Mediterranean Sea, a haunting question lingers: “What happens to the bodies of migrants who die during their risky journey?” The answer is a sad reality; when they reach land, there are standard, impersonal, cold, and inefficient procedures. These bodies, each holding untold stories, are given a number that connects to their grave. But behind this seemingly usual process lies a deep tragedy and complexity in the migration routes across the Mediterranean.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

\u201cIn search for a safer life\u201d
\n<\/strong>Since 2014, there have been 28,260 recorded cases of missing migrants in the Mediterranean Sea, which hosts three distinct migration routes; the Eastern, Western, and the deadliest of all, the Central.<\/p>\n

The Central Mediterranean route stands as the deadliest migration route globally, with over 17,000 deaths and disappearances recorded by the Missing Migrant Project (MMP)<\/a> since 2014. The remains of more than 12,000 people have been lost at sea on this route alone. Yet, it is likely that many more deaths remain unrecorded.<\/p>\n

These numbers highlight the need to tackle the complexities of migration and join forces against the human cost of this crisis. “Journey of Resilience” not only tells Angelo Milazzo’s story, a Sicilian policeman with unique ways of comforting the grieving. It also serves as a strong call for empathy, understanding, and collective action in challenging times.
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