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Ammunition from #Bulgaria, equipment from #France appeared in #RSF hands in #Darfur #Sudan via #UnitedArabEmirates. But @eudiplomacy.bsky.social silence on UAE's role allows impunity.
Time for EU to step up response to UN embargo violations.
www.politico.eu/article/suda... @laukaya.bsky.social
Time for EU to step up response to UN embargo violations.
www.politico.eu/article/suda... @laukaya.bsky.social
Sudan urges EU: Stop selling arms to UAE amid massacre claims
“Those weapons were not intended for third-party use,” Sudan’s top envoy in Brussels tells POLITICO, as a paramilitary group stands accused of committing atrocities in the country’s civ…
www.politico.eu
November 17, 2025 at 8:50 AM
Ammunition from #Bulgaria, equipment from #France appeared in #RSF hands in #Darfur #Sudan via #UnitedArabEmirates. But @eudiplomacy.bsky.social silence on UAE's role allows impunity.
Time for EU to step up response to UN embargo violations.
www.politico.eu/article/suda... @laukaya.bsky.social
Time for EU to step up response to UN embargo violations.
www.politico.eu/article/suda... @laukaya.bsky.social
One of my heroines.
Nov 17: Feast of Hild (c.614-680), abbess. She succeeded Heiu in charge of Heruteu (Hartlepool) before founding, or refounding, Streanæshalch (Whitby), where she championed the 'Irish' dating of Easter at the synod in 664. She later founded a monastery at Hacanos (Hackness). #medievalsky
November 17, 2025 at 10:35 AM
One of my heroines.
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Kyiv, Sophia Square today.
The annual “Empty Chairs” event –
in support of journalists, writers, and cultural figures
missing, imprisoned, or held captive
because of russia’s war against Ukraine.
I was there. I want the world to see.
The annual “Empty Chairs” event –
in support of journalists, writers, and cultural figures
missing, imprisoned, or held captive
because of russia’s war against Ukraine.
I was there. I want the world to see.
November 15, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Kyiv, Sophia Square today.
The annual “Empty Chairs” event –
in support of journalists, writers, and cultural figures
missing, imprisoned, or held captive
because of russia’s war against Ukraine.
I was there. I want the world to see.
The annual “Empty Chairs” event –
in support of journalists, writers, and cultural figures
missing, imprisoned, or held captive
because of russia’s war against Ukraine.
I was there. I want the world to see.
Reposted by Chris Bowen
At least 600 migrant workers employed by Saudi Arabian Baytur Construction Company have not received their salaries for at least eight months.
The blatant wage theft speaks volumes about Saudi authorities’ broken wage protection system.
The blatant wage theft speaks volumes about Saudi authorities’ broken wage protection system.
Saudi Arabia: Migrant Workers in Mecca Arrested for Demanding Unpaid Wages
At least 600 migrant workers employed by Saudi Arabian Baytur Construction Company have not received their salaries for at least eight months.
www.hrw.org
November 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
At least 600 migrant workers employed by Saudi Arabian Baytur Construction Company have not received their salaries for at least eight months.
The blatant wage theft speaks volumes about Saudi authorities’ broken wage protection system.
The blatant wage theft speaks volumes about Saudi authorities’ broken wage protection system.
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🔴 There is mounting evidence the Sudanese city of El Fasher is at the centre of one of this century’s worst ethnic massacres.
Now, The Telegraph has received a voice message from a survivor telling harrowing story of survival ⬇️
www.telegraph.co.uk/bluesky-tmg/sudan-pay-genocide/
Now, The Telegraph has received a voice message from a survivor telling harrowing story of survival ⬇️
www.telegraph.co.uk/bluesky-tmg/sudan-pay-genocide/
November 5, 2025 at 11:25 AM
🔴 There is mounting evidence the Sudanese city of El Fasher is at the centre of one of this century’s worst ethnic massacres.
Now, The Telegraph has received a voice message from a survivor telling harrowing story of survival ⬇️
www.telegraph.co.uk/bluesky-tmg/sudan-pay-genocide/
Now, The Telegraph has received a voice message from a survivor telling harrowing story of survival ⬇️
www.telegraph.co.uk/bluesky-tmg/sudan-pay-genocide/
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🚨Today!🚨
Last chance
1-4pm
Sunday 2nd November
🖼️ Hand in your submissions for the Friends of the Workers Gallery Winter Open!
For info and entry form - use links on poster👇
Last chance
1-4pm
Sunday 2nd November
🖼️ Hand in your submissions for the Friends of the Workers Gallery Winter Open!
For info and entry form - use links on poster👇
Artists and Photographers!
Friends of the Workers Gallery Winter Open Exhibition
It's hand in day! Don't forget to bring your entry form.
For timings, entry form and information follow links on poster.
99 Ynyshir Road, Ynyshir Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 0EN.
#art #photography #Wales #Rhondda
Friends of the Workers Gallery Winter Open Exhibition
It's hand in day! Don't forget to bring your entry form.
For timings, entry form and information follow links on poster.
99 Ynyshir Road, Ynyshir Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 0EN.
#art #photography #Wales #Rhondda
November 2, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🚨Today!🚨
Last chance
1-4pm
Sunday 2nd November
🖼️ Hand in your submissions for the Friends of the Workers Gallery Winter Open!
For info and entry form - use links on poster👇
Last chance
1-4pm
Sunday 2nd November
🖼️ Hand in your submissions for the Friends of the Workers Gallery Winter Open!
For info and entry form - use links on poster👇
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Nov 1: Feast of All Saints (All Hallows). Ecgberht, the first archbishop of York (†766), brought the feast to England, where it is found as a marginal addition to the Martyrology of Bede. #medievalsky
November 1, 2025 at 6:59 AM
Nov 1: Feast of All Saints (All Hallows). Ecgberht, the first archbishop of York (†766), brought the feast to England, where it is found as a marginal addition to the Martyrology of Bede. #medievalsky
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Artists and Photographers!
Friends of the Workers Gallery Winter Open Exhibition
It's hand in day! Don't forget to bring your entry form.
For timings, entry form and information follow links on poster.
99 Ynyshir Road, Ynyshir Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 0EN.
#art #photography #Wales #Rhondda
Friends of the Workers Gallery Winter Open Exhibition
It's hand in day! Don't forget to bring your entry form.
For timings, entry form and information follow links on poster.
99 Ynyshir Road, Ynyshir Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 0EN.
#art #photography #Wales #Rhondda
November 1, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Artists and Photographers!
Friends of the Workers Gallery Winter Open Exhibition
It's hand in day! Don't forget to bring your entry form.
For timings, entry form and information follow links on poster.
99 Ynyshir Road, Ynyshir Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 0EN.
#art #photography #Wales #Rhondda
Friends of the Workers Gallery Winter Open Exhibition
It's hand in day! Don't forget to bring your entry form.
For timings, entry form and information follow links on poster.
99 Ynyshir Road, Ynyshir Rhondda Cynon Taf, CF39 0EN.
#art #photography #Wales #Rhondda
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Worst cholera outbreak in 20 years hits war-torn DRC
The disease is spreading fast along the Congo River and into remote villages that are hard to reach because of ongoing fighting
@liliasebouai.bsky.social reports
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
The disease is spreading fast along the Congo River and into remote villages that are hard to reach because of ongoing fighting
@liliasebouai.bsky.social reports
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
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www.telegraph.co.uk
October 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Worst cholera outbreak in 20 years hits war-torn DRC
The disease is spreading fast along the Congo River and into remote villages that are hard to reach because of ongoing fighting
@liliasebouai.bsky.social reports
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
The disease is spreading fast along the Congo River and into remote villages that are hard to reach because of ongoing fighting
@liliasebouai.bsky.social reports
www.telegraph.co.uk/global-healt...
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Russian forces, using drones, attacked a United Nations convoy delivering humanitarian aid in Ukraine. The very next day, they posted video evidence.
This brazen, unlawful attack should remind governments of their responsibility to stand up for justice.
This brazen, unlawful attack should remind governments of their responsibility to stand up for justice.
Russian Forces Deliberately Attack UN Aid Convoy
On October 14, news broke that Russian forces, using drones, had attacked a United Nations interagency convoy delivering humanitarian aid to Bilozerka in the region of Kherson, southern Ukraine.
www.hrw.org
October 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Russian forces, using drones, attacked a United Nations convoy delivering humanitarian aid in Ukraine. The very next day, they posted video evidence.
This brazen, unlawful attack should remind governments of their responsibility to stand up for justice.
This brazen, unlawful attack should remind governments of their responsibility to stand up for justice.
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Thanks to everyone who continues to support and encourage our creative community to flourish.
Special thanks to the team of volunteers leading and and supporting the 'Friends of the Workers Gallery' to do more to put creativity and kindness at the heart of all we do
www.workersgallery.co.uk
Special thanks to the team of volunteers leading and and supporting the 'Friends of the Workers Gallery' to do more to put creativity and kindness at the heart of all we do
www.workersgallery.co.uk
Art Gallery UK | Wales | Workers Gallery
The Workers is an independent gallery, gweithdy & art studio in a south Wales village. It's a venue for community events, artist residencies, workshops & talks.
www.workersgallery.co.uk
October 22, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Thanks to everyone who continues to support and encourage our creative community to flourish.
Special thanks to the team of volunteers leading and and supporting the 'Friends of the Workers Gallery' to do more to put creativity and kindness at the heart of all we do
www.workersgallery.co.uk
Special thanks to the team of volunteers leading and and supporting the 'Friends of the Workers Gallery' to do more to put creativity and kindness at the heart of all we do
www.workersgallery.co.uk
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Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️
October 22, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️
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Today, we pause to remember the tragic events of 21 October 1966, when the village of Aberfan was devastated by the collapse of a coal spoil tip, claiming the lives of 144 people including 116 children.
We hold them, those left behind to mourn them, and the community of Aberfan in our prayers.
We hold them, those left behind to mourn them, and the community of Aberfan in our prayers.
October 21, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Today, we pause to remember the tragic events of 21 October 1966, when the village of Aberfan was devastated by the collapse of a coal spoil tip, claiming the lives of 144 people including 116 children.
We hold them, those left behind to mourn them, and the community of Aberfan in our prayers.
We hold them, those left behind to mourn them, and the community of Aberfan in our prayers.
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Three women died in Qarchak prison, a Tehran women’s prison notorious for abysmal conditions, between September 16 and 25, following a lack of medical care.
The deaths highlight Iranian authorities’ violation of prisoners’ right to life.
The deaths highlight Iranian authorities’ violation of prisoners’ right to life.
Iran: Three Prisoners Dead after Denied Medical Care
Three women died in Qarchak prison, a Tehran women's prison notorious for abysmal conditions, between September 16 and September 25, 2025.
www.hrw.org
October 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Three women died in Qarchak prison, a Tehran women’s prison notorious for abysmal conditions, between September 16 and 25, following a lack of medical care.
The deaths highlight Iranian authorities’ violation of prisoners’ right to life.
The deaths highlight Iranian authorities’ violation of prisoners’ right to life.
Reposted by Chris Bowen
Open Saturdays 10am-5pm
Free entry exhibitions, plus browse our graphic novel and photobook book shop, greeting cards and gift shop.
A warm welcome awaits!
Free entry exhibitions, plus browse our graphic novel and photobook book shop, greeting cards and gift shop.
A warm welcome awaits!
It's important to take time to enjoy & celebrate our capacity to be joyful, playful & thoughtful
Take time to do that with us, at the Workers
See From The Needle & From The Trees exhibitions Saturdays 10am-5pm or make a weekday appointment
www.workersgallery.co.uk
#wood #sculpture #textiles #art
Take time to do that with us, at the Workers
See From The Needle & From The Trees exhibitions Saturdays 10am-5pm or make a weekday appointment
www.workersgallery.co.uk
#wood #sculpture #textiles #art
October 20, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Open Saturdays 10am-5pm
Free entry exhibitions, plus browse our graphic novel and photobook book shop, greeting cards and gift shop.
A warm welcome awaits!
Free entry exhibitions, plus browse our graphic novel and photobook book shop, greeting cards and gift shop.
A warm welcome awaits!
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I don't want a relationship with my computer, my appliances, or my phone. I just want them to function without fuss and certainly without opinions or suggestions.
I have living, breathing friends and family for relationships. Tech bros need to try that.
I have living, breathing friends and family for relationships. Tech bros need to try that.
October 16, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I don't want a relationship with my computer, my appliances, or my phone. I just want them to function without fuss and certainly without opinions or suggestions.
I have living, breathing friends and family for relationships. Tech bros need to try that.
I have living, breathing friends and family for relationships. Tech bros need to try that.
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❤️☮️
As a historian, I can certify that we are in the bad times. But bad times eventually end.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
In the meantime:
• Figure out a small way to help someone
• Figure out a small way to fight back
• Figure out a small place to find joy
• Figure out a small way to grow and thrive
And do it often.
October 15, 2025 at 11:10 PM
❤️☮️
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ICYMI: Bookshop.org has launched a new e-book platform, enabling indie bookshops to access the growing e-book market in the UK 👇 #BookSky
Bookshop.org launches new e-book platform for indie bookshops
ebx.sh
October 12, 2025 at 12:46 PM
ICYMI: Bookshop.org has launched a new e-book platform, enabling indie bookshops to access the growing e-book market in the UK 👇 #BookSky
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Spoke to @france24.com about China's chilling new ethnic unity bill which could be used to facilitate intensifying ideological controls, target ethnic & religious minorities including by erasing minority language rights & foster control beyond China’s borders.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddws...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddws...
October 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Spoke to @france24.com about China's chilling new ethnic unity bill which could be used to facilitate intensifying ideological controls, target ethnic & religious minorities including by erasing minority language rights & foster control beyond China’s borders.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddws...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ddws...
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Calling all artists and photographers!
Winter Open - call out from Friends of the Workers Gallery!
#callforartists #gallery
Winter Open - call out from Friends of the Workers Gallery!
#callforartists #gallery
October 5, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Calling all artists and photographers!
Winter Open - call out from Friends of the Workers Gallery!
#callforartists #gallery
Winter Open - call out from Friends of the Workers Gallery!
#callforartists #gallery
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Last week, the Taliban ordered an internet ban across several of Afghanistan’s northern provinces. On September 30, they fully shut down the internet.
This ban yet is another way for the Taliban to control women and girls.
This ban yet is another way for the Taliban to control women and girls.
Taliban’s Internet Ban Further Silences Afghan Women, Girls
Last week, the Taliban ordered an internet ban across several of Afghanistan’s northern provinces. On September 30, they fully shut down the internet, both mobile and fibre optic, nationwide.
www.hrw.org
September 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Last week, the Taliban ordered an internet ban across several of Afghanistan’s northern provinces. On September 30, they fully shut down the internet.
This ban yet is another way for the Taliban to control women and girls.
This ban yet is another way for the Taliban to control women and girls.
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Here is the progress on my latest commission. This cross is for the church in Llantrisant in oak salvaged from the church's bell tower which is undergoing refurbishment.
The rays will be gilt with 24K gold and Oak will be fitted in between them.
The rays will be gilt with 24K gold and Oak will be fitted in between them.
September 29, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Here is the progress on my latest commission. This cross is for the church in Llantrisant in oak salvaged from the church's bell tower which is undergoing refurbishment.
The rays will be gilt with 24K gold and Oak will be fitted in between them.
The rays will be gilt with 24K gold and Oak will be fitted in between them.
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Finally free! Alaa Abdel Fattah has been released after nearly a decade of unlawful imprisonment in Egypt.
There are many like him still imprisoned in Egypt for simply exercising their right to freedom of speech. Egypt’s government should release all those wrongfully detained.
There are many like him still imprisoned in Egypt for simply exercising their right to freedom of speech. Egypt’s government should release all those wrongfully detained.
September 23, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Finally free! Alaa Abdel Fattah has been released after nearly a decade of unlawful imprisonment in Egypt.
There are many like him still imprisoned in Egypt for simply exercising their right to freedom of speech. Egypt’s government should release all those wrongfully detained.
There are many like him still imprisoned in Egypt for simply exercising their right to freedom of speech. Egypt’s government should release all those wrongfully detained.
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So have generations of Welsh people
September 22, 2025 at 12:13 PM
So have generations of Welsh people
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Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️
September 23, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Good morning. We are open. 📖☕️