Kate Clark
@clarkkate.bsky.social
Senior analyst with the Afghanistan Analysts Network. Also swims, sings and enjoys the birds singing.
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A single gunshot can change a life. In one part of #Afghanistan, the firing of a rifle outside a girl’s home became the public claim of her as someone’s wife—regardless of her wishes. @HamidPakte69477 hears her story. bit.ly/4ri3YEY
Claimed by Gunfire: How a single shot stole an Afghan girl’s future
In parts of southeastern Afghanistan, a boy seeking to force a girl into marriage may fire gunshots outside her home to claim her publicly as his future wife, often after the girl’s family has refused...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:50 PM
A single gunshot can change a life. In one part of #Afghanistan, the firing of a rifle outside a girl’s home became the public claim of her as someone’s wife—regardless of her wishes. @HamidPakte69477 hears her story. bit.ly/4ri3YEY
'Only' #14 in the rankings of most dangerous junction for cyclists in London, but Seven Sisters Rd-Blackstock Rd-Stroud Green Rd is so nasty, even at night, I cycle through Finsbury Park at night to avoid it, dangerous men being less of a threat. @londoncycling.bsky.social
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Dangerous Junctions
Most serious and fatal collisions happen at junctions – fixing them is one of the most important things we can do to make cycling in London safer.
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November 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
'Only' #14 in the rankings of most dangerous junction for cyclists in London, but Seven Sisters Rd-Blackstock Rd-Stroud Green Rd is so nasty, even at night, I cycle through Finsbury Park at night to avoid it, dangerous men being less of a threat. @londoncycling.bsky.social
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So difficult to write a positive review, that doesn't gush but this is beautiful. Some lovely turns of phrase from @eleanorknight.bsky.social
#Glyndebourne
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#Glyndebourne
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Janáček: Káťa Kabanová at Glyndebourne | Live Review
Heavy-handedness might have cut off this production’s electricity, but the wrath - the wrath is divine
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August 7, 2025 at 6:54 PM
So difficult to write a positive review, that doesn't gush but this is beautiful. Some lovely turns of phrase from @eleanorknight.bsky.social
#Glyndebourne
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#Glyndebourne
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Please understand both that this is natural extension of the crimes committed at Gitmo for two decades, and also wildly, wildly illegal. This is not “complex” or “difficult” or related to security or defensible in any way.
Breaking news: The Trump administration is planning a major increase of deportations to Guantánamo, including citizens of Britain, France and other allies.
Officials said they are unlikely to inform the foreigners’ home governments about the transfers.
Officials said they are unlikely to inform the foreigners’ home governments about the transfers.
Trump to ramp up transfers to Guantánamo, including citizens of allies
The administration aims to send thousands of foreigners to Guantánamo, including people from Britain and France, with no plans to notify their home governments.
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June 11, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Please understand both that this is natural extension of the crimes committed at Gitmo for two decades, and also wildly, wildly illegal. This is not “complex” or “difficult” or related to security or defensible in any way.
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bachtrack.com/22/296/view/28 I spent a dark and stormy night in Holland Park for @bachtrack.com
Doomed Dutchman wants a wife: Wagner makes Opera Holland Park debut
Amid the rough winds of late May, Julia Burbach directs Opera Holland Park's first venture into Wagner – The Flying Dutchman.
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May 29, 2025 at 9:44 AM
bachtrack.com/22/296/view/28 I spent a dark and stormy night in Holland Park for @bachtrack.com
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Deliberate starvation is a war crime.
No one can say they were not told so.
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No one can say they were not told so.
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UN Relief Chief calls on Security Council to act decisively to prevent genocide in Gaza
Briefing to the Security Council on the humanitarian situation and the protection of aid workers in Gaza by Tom Fletcher, Under-Secretary-General for
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May 13, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Deliberate starvation is a war crime.
No one can say they were not told so.
www.unocha.org/news/un-reli...
No one can say they were not told so.
www.unocha.org/news/un-reli...
Eid Mubarak to all friends who've been fasting this last month.
March 30, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Eid Mubarak to all friends who've been fasting this last month.
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Christians in #Syria are not being massacred. #Israel bombed churches in Gaza. Assad bombed synagogues, churches and mosques in Syria. Don't fall for propaganda like below.
Since #Israel stands with persecuted #Christians in #Syria and #Lebanon, anti-Israel activists are now spreading lies, claiming Israel is bombing churches in #Gaza. It’s pure propaganda. 1/5
March 16, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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On International Women's Day, we present a new dossier which brings together all our reports on women since just before the fall of the Republic and rise of the Emirate: education, work, dress, inheritance, child marriage...
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March 9, 2025 at 6:22 AM
On International Women's Day, we present a new dossier which brings together all our reports on women since just before the fall of the Republic and rise of the Emirate: education, work, dress, inheritance, child marriage...
bit.ly/4bw3jIB
bit.ly/4bw3jIB
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Given ICC charges on deliberate starvation of the civilian population, one would have to guess that international criminal law is not getting much traction with the lawyers giving advice.
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Israel cuts off Gaza aid to pressure Hamas to accept a new ceasefire proposal
The prime minister's office did not elaborate on the decision but warned of “additional consequences” if Hamas does not accept what Israel says is a U.S. proposal for an extension of the ceasefire.
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March 2, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Given ICC charges on deliberate starvation of the civilian population, one would have to guess that international criminal law is not getting much traction with the lawyers giving advice.
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This is horrible. Medical staff is #NotATarget. #Israel #Palestine www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
‘No rules’: Gaza’s doctors say they were tortured, beaten and humiliated in Israeli detention
Healthcare workers are protected under international law yet hundreds were detained during the war. Now, some of Gaza’s most senior doctors have spoken of the violence and abuse they say they faced
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February 26, 2025 at 6:53 AM
This is horrible. Medical staff is #NotATarget. #Israel #Palestine www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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'Polio Cases on the Increase in Afghanistan: How is the Emirate handling immunisation?'
Available in English: www.afghanistan-analysts.org/en/reports/e...
And Dari: www.afghanistan-analysts.org/dari-pashto/...
Available in English: www.afghanistan-analysts.org/en/reports/e...
And Dari: www.afghanistan-analysts.org/dari-pashto/...
February 25, 2025 at 12:33 PM
'Polio Cases on the Increase in Afghanistan: How is the Emirate handling immunisation?'
Available in English: www.afghanistan-analysts.org/en/reports/e...
And Dari: www.afghanistan-analysts.org/dari-pashto/...
Available in English: www.afghanistan-analysts.org/en/reports/e...
And Dari: www.afghanistan-analysts.org/dari-pashto/...
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The IEA may have banned poppy cultivation, but #Afghan farmers have moved their cultivation to Pakistani Balochistan. They speak candidly farmers of dangerous journeys, bribes, spiralling land prices, and finding soil is variable and water scarce.
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Migrating Poppy Cultivation: Afghan poppy farmers in Balochistan
After the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) banned opium poppy cultivation in April 2022, there was a movement of some farmers from southern Afghanistan into neighbouring regions of Pakistan to gro...
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February 25, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The IEA may have banned poppy cultivation, but #Afghan farmers have moved their cultivation to Pakistani Balochistan. They speak candidly farmers of dangerous journeys, bribes, spiralling land prices, and finding soil is variable and water scarce.
www.afghanistan-analysts.org/en/reports/e...
www.afghanistan-analysts.org/en/reports/e...
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After the Emirate banned #opium poppy cultivation in April 2022, some farmers moved to neighbouring Balochistan in #Pakistan to grow poppy there. AAN's @jb_AAN looks into how things have been going for them. bit.ly/4kmYsO6
Migrating Poppy Cultivation: Afghan poppy farmers in Balochistan
After the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) banned opium poppy cultivation in April 2022, there was a movement of some farmers from southern Afghanistan into neighbouring regions of Pakistan to gro...
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February 23, 2025 at 8:27 AM
After the Emirate banned #opium poppy cultivation in April 2022, some farmers moved to neighbouring Balochistan in #Pakistan to grow poppy there. AAN's @jb_AAN looks into how things have been going for them. bit.ly/4kmYsO6
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“Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.”
— George Orwell
— George Orwell
February 21, 2025 at 3:26 PM
“Political language is designed to make lies sound truthful and murder respectable, and to give an appearance of solidity to pure wind.”
— George Orwell
— George Orwell
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We want immigrants but not immigration. Interesting analysis from Peter Kellner www.bestforbritain.org/immigration_...
Immigration? No thanks. Immigrants? Yes please
Change Minds → Change Politics
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February 12, 2025 at 1:06 PM
We want immigrants but not immigration. Interesting analysis from Peter Kellner www.bestforbritain.org/immigration_...
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In March, we introduced new 50% concessions for Santander Cycles targeting seven groups of Londoners including veterans, apprentices, disabled people and people on income support.
And we've seen over 20,000 new cyclists using this great offer. 🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲
And we've seen over 20,000 new cyclists using this great offer. 🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲
February 13, 2025 at 4:29 PM
In March, we introduced new 50% concessions for Santander Cycles targeting seven groups of Londoners including veterans, apprentices, disabled people and people on income support.
And we've seen over 20,000 new cyclists using this great offer. 🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲
And we've seen over 20,000 new cyclists using this great offer. 🚲🚲🚲🚲🚲
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🍉JEWISH BLOC TOMORROW🍉
Whilst our leaders refuse to openly condemn Trump's proposal for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza, Israeli state & settler violence continues to escalate in the West Bank.
It's more important than ever to make our voices heard: end arms sales, end the occupation, end apartheid.
Whilst our leaders refuse to openly condemn Trump's proposal for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza, Israeli state & settler violence continues to escalate in the West Bank.
It's more important than ever to make our voices heard: end arms sales, end the occupation, end apartheid.
February 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
🍉JEWISH BLOC TOMORROW🍉
Whilst our leaders refuse to openly condemn Trump's proposal for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza, Israeli state & settler violence continues to escalate in the West Bank.
It's more important than ever to make our voices heard: end arms sales, end the occupation, end apartheid.
Whilst our leaders refuse to openly condemn Trump's proposal for the ethnic cleansing of Gaza, Israeli state & settler violence continues to escalate in the West Bank.
It's more important than ever to make our voices heard: end arms sales, end the occupation, end apartheid.
Trump has form on negotiating bad deals to end conflicts. After caving into Taleban demands to exclude the Afghan government from negotiations, he agreed the swift, virtually unconditional withdrawal of troops from #Afghanistan.
#Ukraine
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#Ukraine
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The Taleban’s rise to power: As the US prepared for peace, the Taleban prepared for war
It seems likely that the twentieth anniversary of the al-Qaeda’s 2001 attacks on the United States – the event that brought the American military to Afghanistan – will be remembered for the start of t...
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February 14, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Trump has form on negotiating bad deals to end conflicts. After caving into Taleban demands to exclude the Afghan government from negotiations, he agreed the swift, virtually unconditional withdrawal of troops from #Afghanistan.
#Ukraine
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#Ukraine
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"In one NGO director's bulk email, there was acknowledgement of colleagues’ past dedication, heartfelt thanks, recognition of the hardship they now faced, but the overall message was, of necessity, brutal: Most of you no longer have a job, nor a salary."
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‘Stop Work!’ Aid and the Afghan economy after the halt to US aid
United States President Donald Trump’s executive order halting all US aid is reverberating through Afghanistan. Dozens of NGOs that depend on US funding are reported to have already closed. United Nat...
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February 12, 2025 at 1:44 PM
"In one NGO director's bulk email, there was acknowledgement of colleagues’ past dedication, heartfelt thanks, recognition of the hardship they now faced, but the overall message was, of necessity, brutal: Most of you no longer have a job, nor a salary."
bit.ly/4gBzzLs
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One list of the initial impact of the USAID freeze on some UN agencies and larger NGOs mentions "the mass closure of healthcare facilities and cuts or closures to programmes helping IDPs, children and women-led organisations and de-mining..."
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‘Stop Work!’ Aid and the Afghan economy after the halt to US aid
United States President Donald Trump’s executive order halting all US aid is reverberating through Afghanistan. Dozens of NGOs that depend on US funding are reported to have already closed. United Nat...
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February 12, 2025 at 11:24 AM
One list of the initial impact of the USAID freeze on some UN agencies and larger NGOs mentions "the mass closure of healthcare facilities and cuts or closures to programmes helping IDPs, children and women-led organisations and de-mining..."
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US aid to Afghanistan is so large that Trump's order will have macroeconomic effects. It supports the afghani, lowering the price of imported goods – food, fuel medicine; funds wages, taxes, government revenues and spending, and ultimately, GDP.
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‘Stop Work!’ Aid and the Afghan economy after the halt to US aid
United States President Donald Trump’s executive order halting all US aid is reverberating through Afghanistan. Dozens of NGOs that depend on US funding are reported to have already closed. United Nat...
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February 11, 2025 at 8:29 PM
US aid to Afghanistan is so large that Trump's order will have macroeconomic effects. It supports the afghani, lowering the price of imported goods – food, fuel medicine; funds wages, taxes, government revenues and spending, and ultimately, GDP.
bit.ly/4gBzzLs
bit.ly/4gBzzLs
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This from the man that has such a dislike of illegal immigrants…..fascist hypocrite?
Donald Trump repeats pledge to take over Gaza - as Hamas says Palestinians will foil all displacement plans
It comes after Donald Trump said Palestinians should be resettled so the US can take over Gaza.
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February 10, 2025 at 6:30 PM
This from the man that has such a dislike of illegal immigrants…..fascist hypocrite?
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The Emirate's reaction to the stop to USAID? Little said officially. The economic hit will be a problem: layoffs, downward pressure on GDP and tax, deepening poverty.
But the weakening of #Afghan media, women’s and human rights groups will surely be welcome.
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But the weakening of #Afghan media, women’s and human rights groups will surely be welcome.
bit.ly/4gBzzLs
‘Stop Work!’ Aid and the Afghan economy after the halt to US aid
United States President Donald Trump’s executive order halting all US aid is reverberating through Afghanistan. Dozens of NGOs that depend on US funding are reported to have already closed. United Nat...
bit.ly
February 10, 2025 at 5:41 PM
The Emirate's reaction to the stop to USAID? Little said officially. The economic hit will be a problem: layoffs, downward pressure on GDP and tax, deepening poverty.
But the weakening of #Afghan media, women’s and human rights groups will surely be welcome.
bit.ly/4gBzzLs
But the weakening of #Afghan media, women’s and human rights groups will surely be welcome.
bit.ly/4gBzzLs
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US Secretary of State could have asked: Does stopping aid, triggering skyrocketing poverty and desperation in an already unstable part of the world, make America safer? Does it make America stronger? Does it make America more prosperous?
#Afghanistan
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#Afghanistan
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‘Stop Work!’ Aid and the Afghan economy after the halt to US aid
United States President Donald Trump’s executive order halting all US aid is reverberating through Afghanistan. Dozens of NGOs that depend on US funding are reported to have already closed. United Nat...
bit.ly
February 10, 2025 at 4:57 PM
US Secretary of State could have asked: Does stopping aid, triggering skyrocketing poverty and desperation in an already unstable part of the world, make America safer? Does it make America stronger? Does it make America more prosperous?
#Afghanistan
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#Afghanistan
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