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Marisa Kabas

@marisakabas.bsky.social

A horrifying statement published today by the Editorial Committee of the Agence France-Presse (AFP) news agency.

"Without immediate intervention, the last reporters in Gaza will die"

Translation from French to English by @cnorristrent.bsky.social:

Without immediate intervention, the last reporters in Gaza will die
July 21, 2025

AFP has been working with 1 writer, 3 photographers and 6 videographers, all freelance, in the Gaza Strip since its staff journalists left in 2024.

Along with a few others, they are now the only ones left to report what is happening in the Gaza Strip. The international press has been banned from entering the territory for nearly two years.

We refuse to watch them die.

One of them, Bashar, has been working with AFP since 2010, first as a fixer, then freelance photographer, and since 2024, as lead photographer. On July 19th he managed to post a message on Facebook: “I no longer have the strength to work for the media. My body is thin and I can’t work anymore.”

Bashar, 30, works & lives in the same conditions as all Gazans, moving from one refugee camp to another under Israeli bombings. For > a year he’s lived in utter destitution, working at extreme risk to his life. Hygiene is a major issue for him, with recurring bouts of severe intestinal illness.

Since Feb, Bashar’s been living in the ruins of his home in Gaza City with his mother, 4 brothers & sisters and the family of one of his brothers. Their house is devoid of any furnishings, except a few cushions. On Sunday morning, he reported that one of his brothers had “fallen, due to hunger.”

Even though these journalists receive a monthly salary from AFP, it’s no longer enough to buy food, or they have to pay completely exorbitant prices. The banking system has collapsed, and those who exchange money via online bank accounts charge a commission of up to 40%.

AFP no longer has the ability to provide them with a vehicle and there is not enough fuel to allow these journalists to travel for their reporting. Driving a car means becoming a target for Israeli airstrikes. AFP reporters therefore travel on foot or by donkey cart. (alt txt continued in next post)

July 21, 2025 at 11:21 PM

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Chandana Ekanayake

@ekanaut.bsky.social

The biggest thanks to @fortebass.bsky.social @victoriatran.bsky.social and @outersloth.com for supporting and funding our game. The whole process has been so smooth!

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June 7, 2025 at 5:06 AM

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Shawn Alexander Allen

@shawndoublea.bsky.social

The demo for Beatdown City Survivors, an immersive sandbox action survive-em-up is LIVE until June 16th!

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May 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM

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CIPHER ZERO

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We're thrilled to be part of the Thinky Direct next week! We can't wait to show you what we've been working on. Stay tuned for updates!

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May 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM

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Shawn Alexander Allen

@shawndoublea.bsky.social

I wrote an article for Patta Magazine about Black representation in games.

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April 2, 2025 at 2:13 PM

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Shawn Alexander Allen

@shawndoublea.bsky.social

Treachery in Beatdown City on Steam

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April 3, 2025 at 5:18 PM

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Sean Padilla says #ProtectJho and #FreeLink

@seanpadilla.blacksky.app

On March 14th, I’d like to talk about Tierra Whack, a rapper and singer from Philadelphia who is one of my favorite artists of any genre to have debuted within the last decade.

To me, she’s the Missy Elliott of the 21st century in that her eccentricity and her attention to craft are inseparable.

Sean Padilla says #ProtectJho and #FreeLink @seanpadilla.blacksky.app · Mar 1

It’s Women’s History Month; I love Black women; and I love talking about music. Therefore, I’m gonna do something fun on the skyline to combine these three things.

Every day in March, I’m gonna talk about a Black female musician who inspires me, with links to some of my favorite songs of theirs.

March 15, 2025 at 3:23 AM

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Phil Lewis

@phillewis.bsky.social

JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel says it is cutting off its electricity supply to Gaza.

March 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM

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Anna Bower

@annabower.bsky.social

DOGE cut off payments for the electricity, cell phone, and internet service of U.S. government employees who work in a high-risk area in Central America.

Meanwhile, DOGE apparently plans to spend $25,000 to install a washer and dryer for their own personal use in a federal office building in DC.

Because DOGE has shut down USAID's payment system (Phoenix), our housing
electricity and the electricity in our USAID building have not been paid for. Mission
leadership has informed us that the only reason our electricity is on is because we've
asked for an extension from the electric company. The Mission asked for a waiver but
because our payment system is down, the Treasury has no way to issue money to USAID
and State Department representatives here are hesitant to make payments on our behalf
for fear of not being reimbursed.
7. Once the electricity goes out in our homes, we lose access to our security cameras and
radios. Again, I live in a high-risk post, so access to security systems is very important to
me.
8. I have been told by Mission leadership that the cell phone and internet bills are due this
week with no way to pay them. This is despite the so-called "waiver" process that has
been allegedly implemented to preserve such access.
9. Our cell phones and radios are also the only way to communicate with the Regional
Security Office about security threats. We have access to no other USAID security
systems.

The agency is also considering spending about $25,000 to install a washer and dryer on the building’s 6th floor, according to a Feb. 25 invoice obtained by POLITICO. There is also a child’s play area decorated with a stuffed animal and toys, according to a photo of the room shared with POLITICO.

“People are definitely … sleeping there,” said one GSA staffer.

March 8, 2025 at 3:28 PM

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Kaizen Creed

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February 28, 2025 at 10:44 PM

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Shawn Alexander Allen

@shawndoublea.bsky.social

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