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-Name- Henry -From- Nigeria -Age- 28 -Past occupation- business admin -What happened to make you leave- Land disputes with an uncle became too threatening. -How did you travel to Italy- "I Walked through the desert for many days. It was burning hot and freezing cold. I saw many people die either from the harsh conditions or because they were shot. When I reached Libya the Asma Boys captured me and put me in prison for 5months. I had to pay €1000 to leave the prison. The last part of the journey was by boat." -What did you hope to gain by coming to Italy- : Better opportunities -What do you miss from home- : My 3 younger siblings   These...

-Name- Victor -From- Agbor, Nigeria -Age- 31 -Past occupation- Farmer of chickens and vegetables -What happened to make you leave- Land disputes with the neighbouring town have led to war and killing within the community. The Women and children are not in danger, only the men. -How did you travel to Italy- Land & boat -What did you hope to gain by coming to Italy- Security & safety -What do you miss from home- My wife and young twins "I thank god to be safe and that there is no war in Italy."   These interviews are research towards the upcoming, zero waste swimwear collection by emroce. The collection will speak of the refugee crisis here in Italy in the...