Margherita Capacci

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Margherita Capacci is an Italian journalist and audio producer based in The Hague. She covers human rights, migration, environmental issues, and international justice. She has collaborated on several cross-border investigations. Her work in English and Italian has been published on Al Jazeera, Justice Info, The Green European Journal, Altreconomia, Irpi, and L’Espresso, among others. She also works as an audio producer for the Asymmetrical Haircuts Podcast and other productions covering international justice.

Most recent articles by Margherita Capacci

Libyan commander at the ICC

The "angel of death" on trial

The ICC has confirmed charges against Khaled El Hishri, accused of crimes against humanity at Tripoli's Mitiga prison. The first Libyan suspect to appear before the court, his trial could expose a wider system of abuse affecting Libyans, migrants and refugees.
By Margherita Capacci
Migration through Bulgaria

Unmarked graves on the EU border

Bulgaria has assumed a key role in controlling migration into the EU. People attempting to cross from Turkey to Bulgaria report violence, pushbacks and unanswered emergency calls. Dozens have been killed or gone missing.
By Margherita Capacci, Christian Elia, Cecilia Fasciani, Sofia Turati
Migrant exploitation in Libya

Landmark trafficking trial nears verdict

Judges are set to deliver a verdict in the case of an Eritrean man accused of extorting migrants in Libya. The first alleged leader of such a network to appear in a European court, the case reveals the inner workings of transnational trafficking.
By Margherita Capacci

The "angel of death" on trial

Unmarked graves on the EU border

Landmark trafficking trial nears verdict