Case study 3: shifting geographies of detention, death and survival

Summary of the case study

 

Death By Design:

This case study synthesises spatial elements of the zone of cyber-surveillance and oppression, which can be seen as extension and intensifications of the settler state apparatus that maintain tools and policies of militarised cyber-surveillance regimes. The spatial elements presented are: (1) Sea with a focus on Mediterranean sea, (2) Desert, with a focus on Libya and the refugees detention centres there; (3) Air which highlights aspects of European Boarder Surveillances system, Eurosur, ‘smart border’ initiatives, drones, External Borders Fund in the context of the current refugee crisis.

Background: maps and recent statistics

 

 

 

First: Sea / Liquid Traces / Death by Rescue [1]

 

 

1- Death by Rescue:

Death by Rescue: The Lethal Effects of the EU’s Policies of Non-Assistance from charles heller on Vimeo.

 

2- Liquid Traces:

Liquid Traces – The Left-to-Die Boat Case from charles heller on Vimeo.

 

[1] https://deathbyrescue.org/

Second: Desert, showcase of Libya

5 Reasons not to block migrants & refugees in Libya

 

Detention centres in Libya

 

HUMAN SUFFERING by MSF on Exposure

 

HUMAN SUFFERING by MSF on Exposure

 

Third: Air

 

EU-NATO operations

Eurosur, ‘smart border’ initiatives, drones, External Borders Fund and Frontex

3 Oct 2013: Lampedusa sh

Oct 2013 – end of 2014: The Mare Nostrum Operation

Nov 2014 – ?? : Frontex’s Triton Operation

EUROSAR (European Border Surveillance System): FRONTEX: NATO:

-Eventually include State Crime special issue/article by MIF

 

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