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Sham Jaff
@shamjaff.bsky.social
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Journalist. Berlin. I write a newsletter bringing perspectives from Asia, Africa, the Americas to mostly Western audiences. Sign up on www.whathappenedlastweek.com
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shamjaff.bsky.social
Simultaneously opening tabs on Rojava, Rojhelat and Bakur these days.
January 7, 2026 at 1:36 PM
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Die von mir sehr geschätzte Journalistin @shamjaff.bsky.social hat ein Interview geführt mit Gabriela Mesones, einer venezolanischen Journalistin. Und sie sagt u.a.: Bei all den Debatten um Öl sollten wir die Menschen in Venzuela nicht vergessen und was das diktatorische Regime ihnen angetan hat.
Interview with Gabriela Mesones Rojo - Gishty
Interview with Gabriela Mesones Rojo.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:22 PM
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rocktoamna.bsky.social
Stimmen aus Venezuela hören? @shamjaff.bsky.social hat die Journalistin Gabriela Mesones Rojo aus Caracas zu den Ereignissen der vergangenen Tage befragt: @gishtymedia.bsky.social
Interview with Gabriela Mesones Rojo - Gishty
Interview with Gabriela Mesones Rojo.
gishty.com
January 5, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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freitag.de
Wie sehen Linke vor Ort die Lage in Venezuela? Die Journalistin Gabriela Mesones Rojo kritisiert im Gespräch mit @shamjaff.bsky.social den US-Angriff und die rechte Opposition unter María Corina Machado scharf – aber ebenso Menschenrechtsverletzungen unter Nicolás Maduro (F+)
„Schmerzhaft, wie Linke Menschenrechtsverletzungen in Venezuela ignorierten“
Wie sehen Linke vor Ort die Lage in Venezuela? Die Journalistin Gabriela Mesones Rojo kritisiert den US-Angriff und die rechte Opposition unter María Corina Machado scharf – aber ebenso…
www.freitag.de
January 5, 2026 at 4:00 PM
shamjaff.bsky.social
There used to be a time when it was our job as journalists to decode what's happening and why. Trump just eliminated us middlemen.
January 3, 2026 at 5:58 PM
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naomiaklein.bsky.social
"We're in the oil business" - Trump
January 3, 2026 at 5:25 PM
shamjaff.bsky.social
I find myself getting dumber and dumber reading these Berlin takes myself. Resorting back to local voices lol
January 3, 2026 at 1:02 PM
shamjaff.bsky.social
You’re right. Deleting it.
January 3, 2026 at 12:54 PM
shamjaff.bsky.social
Waiting for Lula to wake up.
January 3, 2026 at 12:37 PM
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mkl1987.bsky.social
omg, just learned that @gishtymedia.bsky.social released her new (old) newsletter #whathappenedlastweek on ‪https://gishty.com‬ ! Looks already really good, and also very promising. A must go for anyone who likes to read about the world, curated by the wonderful @shamjaff.bsky.social :)
December 22, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Es gibt ein neues Projekt / Portal von @shamjaff.bsky.social (@whlwnews.bsky.social). Schon jetzt sieht @gishtymedia.bsky.social klasse aus, ich bin gespannt auf das, was da noch kommen wird!
December 23, 2025 at 8:58 AM
shamjaff.bsky.social
Is this the corner of the internet where I confess that I expected Mamdani to take that four hour train ride?
November 22, 2025 at 12:08 PM
shamjaff.bsky.social
but those are not the actual files?
November 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
shamjaff.bsky.social
Can they just download the Epstein files to our phones like they did with that U2 album?
November 16, 2025 at 1:50 PM
shamjaff.bsky.social
If you’re having a bad day, just know ex-Red Pill forums exist.
November 12, 2025 at 11:13 AM
shamjaff.bsky.social
I still can’t believe that this is happening in Australia… thanks for sharing the outrage (and the newsletter)!
November 10, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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calebw.bsky.social
Here’s some important news I learned from @shamjaff.bsky.social’s global newsletter today: Australia secretively shipping people for indefinite detention in Nauru

This world sucks sometimes, but this newsletter is great, and you should sign up for it.
Australia is potentially deporting hundreds of people to an island five hours away What happened Australia has started deporting people it calls “non-citizens” to Nauru, a tiny Pacific island nation. These are mostly long-term residents who lost their Australian visas after criminal convictions but couldn’t be sent back to their home countries because it wasn’t safe. The move follows a new US$1.62 billion deal between Australia and Nauru, lasting 30 years, that allows Australia to “relocate” hundreds of people there. At least three men have already been flown out, and several others are being held for removal. What's the reaction been? There's been a lot of criticism. What's the difference? Ian Rintoul (Refugee Action Coalition) called it “replacing indefinite detention in Australia with indefinite detention on Nauru.” Who's accountable for this? Ogy Simic (Asylum Seeker Resource Centre) said the deportations are happening “under a veil of secrecy,” with no transparency or accountability. Are they OK? Will they be OK? Sarah Dale (Refugee Advice and Casework Service) said people are being sent away “without knowing if they had legal advice, health checks, or even due process.” Not much public information on the deal The biggest criticism is that the process is secretive and opaque.
November 10, 2025 at 9:57 AM
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hafsahalawa.bsky.social
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands

www.newyorker.com/culture/the-...
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
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November 6, 2025 at 10:27 AM
shamjaff.bsky.social
Hey there! Could you send me an email here whlw2014@gmail.com? xx
November 4, 2025 at 12:07 PM
shamjaff.bsky.social
Hahaha
October 27, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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Nue-Berlin
October 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM
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Ja!
October 27, 2025 at 8:19 PM
shamjaff.bsky.social
As a journalist, it is my duty to report the truth. Especially the uncomfortable ones.
October 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
shamjaff.bsky.social
Thanks so much, Caleb. This is such an interesting development.
calebw.bsky.social Caleb Ward @calebw.bsky.social · Oct 27
Here’s an example of something interesting and important I learned today from @shamjaff.bsky.social. A link to her free weekly newsletter of underreported stories is in her profile. 📰
Africa Malawi wants to keep more of its resource wealth within the country What happened Malawi just banned the export of raw minerals. The government wants foreign companies to stop digging up its resources and shipping them out for processing elsewhere. Instead, it’s saying: if you want Malawi’s minerals, process them here. Create jobs here.
October 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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calebw.bsky.social
Here’s an example of something interesting and important I learned today from @shamjaff.bsky.social. A link to her free weekly newsletter of underreported stories is in her profile. 📰
Africa Malawi wants to keep more of its resource wealth within the country What happened Malawi just banned the export of raw minerals. The government wants foreign companies to stop digging up its resources and shipping them out for processing elsewhere. Instead, it’s saying: if you want Malawi’s minerals, process them here. Create jobs here.
October 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM