Unheard But Not Forgotten
They said they were detained again after they refused to sign a form that would have waived their children’s claim to asylum and led to their deportation. “They were pressuring us,” a father said from detention. We were honoured when the Overseas Press Club recognised our reporting and work by awarding us the Edward R. Murrow award, particularly for a story that was covered by every other major network. The judges noted that “with meticulous reporting and careful treatment, the documentary tracks every step of the process, detailing the confusion, cruelty and pain, without slipping into a tone of outrage or blame. Instead, viewers are drawn into the lives of real people faced with impossible choices as they try to flee violence.” Our team was fortunate to have the network’s support and resources to cover such a complex and important story, especially to be able to travel to Honduras and spend time with families there.
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