On Emigration in the islands for Libération | Romain Philippon

Photographer Romain Philippon, on assignment for the French newspaper Libération, recently met with Sri Lankan immigrants who have sought refuge on Reunion Island. Since 2018, several hundred Sri Lankans, mostly Tamils fleeing the economic crisis and government oppression in their home country, have found refuge on the island. However, their arrival has not always been met with a favorable response, and some organizations and lawyers have raised concerns about the conditions they face.