Sinawi Medine

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Location: Nice

Nationality: France, Eritrea

Biography: Based in France since 2009, I grew up in Eritrea and began photography as a self-taught artist before moving towards photoreportage. For several years I have been developing documentary projects on migration and exile, a way to keep track of the... MORE

Hard to imagine that in this da...paraître dans la Méditerranée.

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Hard to imagine that in this dangerous sea, with waves up to 5 to 6 meters, people are embarked on inflatable boats without radio or lifejacket: be saved or disappear in the Mediterranean. Difficile d'imaginer que dans cette mer dangereuse, avec des vagues pouvant atteindre 5 à 6 mètres que des personnes soient embarquées sur des bateaux pneumatiques sans radio ni gilet de sauvetage : être sauvé ou disparaître dans la Méditerranée.

Mediteranean_April 24th 2016_Hu...ooking throw the Mediterranean

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Mediteranean_April 24th 2016_Humanitarian rescue operations in the Mediterranean Sea, by the European civil organization Sos Méditerranée in partnership with Médecins du Monde: On board, West African women have a rest and meditate looking throw the Mediterranean

©Sinawi Medine_Mediterranean_Av...ions de l’équipe de sauvetage

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©Sinawi Medine_Mediterranean_Avrile 7th 2016_The refugees are listening to rescue team recommendations____07 mars 2016 méditerranée Les réfugiés écoutent les recommandations de l’équipe de sauvetage

Humanitarian rescue operations ...he spot. (Mediterranean, 2016)

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Humanitarian rescue operations in the Mediterranean Sea: During this tragic rescue, only 108 people were saved. The Aquarius had received an emergency call from the MRCC following a report made by a tanker. For a long time, the inflatable boat has been drilled by the waves for many hours when the rescuers arrive on the spot. (Mediterranean, 2016)

The NGO Sos Mediterranée with h...s in the Mediterranean in 2016

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The NGO Sos Mediterranée with his partner Doctors without borders begun rescue operations in the Mediterranean in 2016

Mediterranean_April 17th, 2016_...es derniers passagers vivants.

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Mediterranean_April 17th, 2016_A rescuer helps a refugee in distress: During this tragic rescue, the passengers were drowning in a pierced boat that had also leaked gasoil; Jean Passeron, rescuer of the Aquarius, had to re-enter the canoe to save the last passengers alive. Un sauveteur aide un réfugié en détresse : Pendant ce tragique sauvetage, les passagers se noyaient dans le bateau percé qui se remplissait également de gasoil ; Jean Passeron, sauveteur de l'Aquarius, a dû rentrer dans le bateau pour sauver les derniers passagers vivants.

07 mars 2016 Méditerranée , Par...les mots ne peuvent pas sortir

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07 mars 2016 Méditerranée , Parfois, les mots ne peuvent pas sortir

After the rescue, women don...eariness.(Mediterranean, 2016)

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After the rescue, women don't say much, faces show a profound feeling of weariness.(Mediterranean, 2016)

Mediterranean_April 17th, 2016_...us réalise des premiers soins.

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Mediterranean_April 17th, 2016_Embarked on decrepit vessels, the crossing of the Mediterranean is inconceivable for the witnesses that we are of the famous migratory crisis. A refugee suffers from a respiratory infection after ingesting gasoil when the boat was pierced and he almost drowned on it; the Médecins du Monde team on board the Aquarius carries out first aid. Embarqués sur des canots souvent en très mauvais état, la traversée de la Méditerranée est impensable pour les témoins que nous sommes de la fameuse crise migratoire. Un réfugié souffre d’une infection respiratoire après avoir ingéré du gasoil lorsque le bateau s’est percé et qu’il a failli s’y noyer ; l’équipe de Médecins du Monde à bord de l’Aquarius réalise des premiers soins.

©Sinawi Medine_Mediterranean_Ap...e teams give first medical aid

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©Sinawi Medine_Mediterranean_April 18th 2016_Médecins du Monde teams give first medical aid

Boubacar suffers from polio, to...in Libya.(Mediterranean, 2016)

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Boubacar suffers from polio, to get on board of the smugglers, he had to leave his crutches in Libya.(Mediterranean, 2016)

After the rescue, women don...eariness.(Mediterranean, 2016)

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After the rescue, women don't say much, faces show a profound feeling of weariness.(Mediterranean, 2016)

After avoiding the worst, refug... minutes.(Mediterranean, 2016)

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After avoiding the worst, refugees will be on land in few minutes.(Mediterranean, 2016)

©Sinawi Medine_Mediterranean_Ma...regard attendri de Klaus Vogel

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©Sinawi Medine_Mediterranean_March 15th 2016_Touching look of Klaus Vogel, director of operations____15 mars 2016 Méditerranée , regard attendri de Klaus Vogel

To cross the Mediterranean, the...was the clothes they wore wet.

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To cross the Mediterranean, the refugees could not bring anything with them, all they had left was the clothes they wore wet.

One night on the boat after the...r. La vie reprendra son cours.

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One night on the boat after the rescue, a child sneaks between the refugees and will try to find rest. Life will take over. Une nuit sur l’Aquarius après un sauvetage, un enfant cherche un endroit pour se reposer. La vie reprendra son cours.

The shipwrecked warm up on the ...300 personnes ont été sauvées.

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The shipwrecked warm up on the Aquarius'deck. On that day more than 300 people were saved Les rescapés se réchauffent sur le pont de l'Aquarius. Ce jour-là, plus de 300 personnes ont été sauvées.

©Sinawi Medine_Mediterranean_Ma... , Le passé n’est jamais loin

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©Sinawi Medine_Mediterranean_March 7th 2016_Past is never far away____07 mars 2016 Méditerranée , Le passé n’est jamais loin

Mediterranean_March 30th 2016_L...ant à sa vie future en Europe.

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Mediterranean_March 30th 2016_Lamine, native from Gambia, says he is very happy, after the hell of Libya where he was beaten and imprisoned, he feels very positive about his future life in Europe. Lamine, originaire de Gambie, se dit très heureux, après l'enfer de Libye où il a été battu et emprisonné, il se sent très positif quant à sa vie future en Europe.

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Surivors

Copyright Sinawi Medine 2024

Updated Apr 2023

“Survivors” is a long-term documentary photography project focused on the experience of African exiles. The project rests on the belief that refugees go into exile to become, to have the opportunity to live freely, to build their future, and to participate positively in society. This investigation intends to show the ardent courage to live and to defy the common depiction of people who have become refugees. It addresses the paradox of the exile experience by juxtaposing the humanity of ordinary citizens with the seeming indifference of the states.Migration is a subject that raises questions and provokes debates both in society and in politics and has been covered at the rhythm of drama and news. In Europe, we hear more about the migration crisis than about the opportunities offered to exiles for integration and participation. This framing of the issue feeds the fears of some and the commitment of others. This investigation aims to give another perspective on migration. Documenting the road to exile I have been working at different spots in the Mediterranean and on the Franco-Italian border (2015-2018) highlighting the difficulties and dangers experienced along the migratory journey, questioning how people made the choice of embarking on a path from which many disappear.

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