Superfortress Europe - VPRO documentary - 2017
162In the past few years the budget Brussels allocates to controlling the borders of Europe has increased by billions. The reason: terrorism and the growing numbers of migrants. After the Turkey Deal, agreements are now also being made with countries such as Niger in Africa. Just like their neighbours, they will have to dissuade, take back and stop migrants for us, in exchange for significant financial support. In this way, European borders are moving ever further outward. VPRO Backlight goes to the Sahara desert to take a closer look at Europe’s southernmost border station: Niger.
With: Martin Lemberg-Pedersen, Ibrahim Diallo, Olivier Neola, Rhissa Feltou (mayor of Agadez) and President of Niger Mahamadou Issoufou
Originally broadcasted by VPRO in 2017.
© VPRO Backlight February 2017
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Credits:
Director: Shuchen Tan
Research: Marijntje Denters
Camera: Deen van der Zaken
Sound: Bert van den Dungen
Edit: Christine Houbiers
Image research: Nina Huisman
Production Niger: Issoufou Djibo Souley, Ibrahim Manzo Diallo, Adoum Moussa
Production: Sharon Yosef
Commissioning editors: Marije Meerman, Doke Romeijn
English, French and Spanish subtitles: Ericsson.
French and Spanish subtitles are co-funded by European Union.