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Genocidal Rape In Tigray Declared Crimes Against Humanity
The systematic mass rape, sexual slavery, forced pregnancy and sexual torture of #Tigray women and children by Ethiopian and Eritrean soldiers amount to crimes against humanity, a new report has found. 1/
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
The systematic mass rape, sexual slavery, forced pregnancy and sexual torture of #Tigray women and children by Ethiopian and Eritrean soldiers amount to crimes against humanity, a new report has found. 1/
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Mass rape, forced pregnancy and sexual torture in Tigray amount to crimes against humanity – report
Research documents ‘horrific and extreme’ attacks by Ethiopian and Eritrean forces and warns that impunity has meant such atrocities are expanding to new regions
www.theguardian.com
July 31, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Genocidal Rape In Tigray Declared Crimes Against Humanity
The systematic mass rape, sexual slavery, forced pregnancy and sexual torture of #Tigray women and children by Ethiopian and Eritrean soldiers amount to crimes against humanity, a new report has found. 1/
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
The systematic mass rape, sexual slavery, forced pregnancy and sexual torture of #Tigray women and children by Ethiopian and Eritrean soldiers amount to crimes against humanity, a new report has found. 1/
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
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Ximena Borrazás—Documenting Genocidal Rape In Tigray
@ximenaborrazas.bsky.social´s latest work captures harrowing testimony from #Tigray|an survivors of mass rape by Ethiopian and Eritrean soldiers—including gang rape and the insertion of objects into their uteruses. Yet justice remains elusive. 1/
@ximenaborrazas.bsky.social´s latest work captures harrowing testimony from #Tigray|an survivors of mass rape by Ethiopian and Eritrean soldiers—including gang rape and the insertion of objects into their uteruses. Yet justice remains elusive. 1/
July 1, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Ximena Borrazás—Documenting Genocidal Rape In Tigray
@ximenaborrazas.bsky.social´s latest work captures harrowing testimony from #Tigray|an survivors of mass rape by Ethiopian and Eritrean soldiers—including gang rape and the insertion of objects into their uteruses. Yet justice remains elusive. 1/
@ximenaborrazas.bsky.social´s latest work captures harrowing testimony from #Tigray|an survivors of mass rape by Ethiopian and Eritrean soldiers—including gang rape and the insertion of objects into their uteruses. Yet justice remains elusive. 1/
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Heavy Rain, Windstorms Destroy IDP Camps In Tigray
Heavy rain and strong winds in Shire IDP camps in #Tigray have devastated makeshift shelters and IDP’s belongings. Despite the November 2022 peace deal, UNOCHA reported that over 1.1 million IDPs are still unable to return home.
Heavy rain and strong winds in Shire IDP camps in #Tigray have devastated makeshift shelters and IDP’s belongings. Despite the November 2022 peace deal, UNOCHA reported that over 1.1 million IDPs are still unable to return home.
May 17, 2025 at 7:09 AM
Heavy Rain, Windstorms Destroy IDP Camps In Tigray
Heavy rain and strong winds in Shire IDP camps in #Tigray have devastated makeshift shelters and IDP’s belongings. Despite the November 2022 peace deal, UNOCHA reported that over 1.1 million IDPs are still unable to return home.
Heavy rain and strong winds in Shire IDP camps in #Tigray have devastated makeshift shelters and IDP’s belongings. Despite the November 2022 peace deal, UNOCHA reported that over 1.1 million IDPs are still unable to return home.
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Life Under Eritrean Occupation In #Tigray
"The Eritrean army can raid us anytime they choose," said Hagos, resident of the tiny Tigrayan town of Alitena. "There is nobody lending an ear to my people's plight. The world is preoccupied with other crises," he added. 1/
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"The Eritrean army can raid us anytime they choose," said Hagos, resident of the tiny Tigrayan town of Alitena. "There is nobody lending an ear to my people's plight. The world is preoccupied with other crises," he added. 1/
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Life Under Eritrean 'Occupation' In Northern Ethiopia
From his home in the far north of Ethiopia, Hagos can see Eritrean soldiers positioned on the other side of his town, Alitena, and says all his neighbours fear a full occupation.
www.barrons.com
May 15, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Life Under Eritrean Occupation In #Tigray
"The Eritrean army can raid us anytime they choose," said Hagos, resident of the tiny Tigrayan town of Alitena. "There is nobody lending an ear to my people's plight. The world is preoccupied with other crises," he added. 1/
www.barrons.com/news/life-un...
"The Eritrean army can raid us anytime they choose," said Hagos, resident of the tiny Tigrayan town of Alitena. "There is nobody lending an ear to my people's plight. The world is preoccupied with other crises," he added. 1/
www.barrons.com/news/life-un...
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🔴 Le vittime del conflitto del #Tigray presentano la prima denuncia penale in Germania contro alti funzionari governativi e militari etiopi ed eritrei #justice4tigray
March 20, 2025 at 9:27 PM
🔴 Le vittime del conflitto del #Tigray presentano la prima denuncia penale in Germania contro alti funzionari governativi e militari etiopi ed eritrei #justice4tigray
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My newsletter this week is about the risks of war between Ethiopia and Eritrea, and reasons to take them seriously:
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March 18, 2025 at 3:22 PM
My newsletter this week is about the risks of war between Ethiopia and Eritrea, and reasons to take them seriously:
view.e.economist.com?qs=a43554bbc...
view.e.economist.com?qs=a43554bbc...
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🔴 Ethiopia: #Tigray region threatened by #USAID suspension.
Donald Trump hits everyone: #Trump fuck you‼️
fr.africanews.com/2025/03/13/e...
Donald Trump hits everyone: #Trump fuck you‼️
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Éthiopie : la région du Tigré menacée par la suspension de l'USAID | Africanews
C’est la conséquence du démantèlement de l’USAID par l’administration Trump. Les organisations humanitaires en charge de la distribution de l’aide américaine dans le Tigré ont mis la clef sous le pail...
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March 13, 2025 at 5:17 PM
🔴 Ethiopia: #Tigray region threatened by #USAID suspension.
Donald Trump hits everyone: #Trump fuck you‼️
fr.africanews.com/2025/03/13/e...
Donald Trump hits everyone: #Trump fuck you‼️
fr.africanews.com/2025/03/13/e...
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The humanitarian crisis in Tigray—marked by genocide, famine, and mass displacement—worsens amid global silence. Millions remain in urgent need as atrocities continue unchecked.
Read our latest quarterly Situation Report below ⬇️
omnatigray.org/omna-tigray-...
Read our latest quarterly Situation Report below ⬇️
omnatigray.org/omna-tigray-...
OMNA TIGRAY FEBRUARY 2025 QUARTERLY SITUATION REPORT
The international community’s response and its mechanisms for accountability and monitoring have been largely inadequate. Unlike other global crises that have prompted swift and large-scale action, Ti...
omnatigray.org
March 13, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The humanitarian crisis in Tigray—marked by genocide, famine, and mass displacement—worsens amid global silence. Millions remain in urgent need as atrocities continue unchecked.
Read our latest quarterly Situation Report below ⬇️
omnatigray.org/omna-tigray-...
Read our latest quarterly Situation Report below ⬇️
omnatigray.org/omna-tigray-...
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Irob Anina was honored to participate in the launch of Journalist Bisrat Kahsay’s new book, which explores the rich history and culture of the Irob community. As part of our commitment to our existence and preserving our identity, we proudly sponsored 100 copies of the book.
March 10, 2025 at 5:44 AM
Irob Anina was honored to participate in the launch of Journalist Bisrat Kahsay’s new book, which explores the rich history and culture of the Irob community. As part of our commitment to our existence and preserving our identity, we proudly sponsored 100 copies of the book.
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🔴 Etiopia, la guerra in #Tigray non è finita con una firma per "accordo di cessazione ostilità" #CoHA #Justice4Tigray
⚠️ Le inondazioni e le frane della stagione delle piogge hanno seppellito e sottoterrato ordigni inesplosi, creando un ambiente ancora più pericoloso per la comunità locale. #Yechila
⚠️ Le inondazioni e le frane della stagione delle piogge hanno seppellito e sottoterrato ordigni inesplosi, creando un ambiente ancora più pericoloso per la comunità locale. #Yechila
March 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🔴 Etiopia, la guerra in #Tigray non è finita con una firma per "accordo di cessazione ostilità" #CoHA #Justice4Tigray
⚠️ Le inondazioni e le frane della stagione delle piogge hanno seppellito e sottoterrato ordigni inesplosi, creando un ambiente ancora più pericoloso per la comunità locale. #Yechila
⚠️ Le inondazioni e le frane della stagione delle piogge hanno seppellito e sottoterrato ordigni inesplosi, creando un ambiente ancora più pericoloso per la comunità locale. #Yechila
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A must read from one of the journalists I respect the most, @zekuzelalem.bsky.social. We heard all about how drones were going to be revolutionizing medicine delivery in Africa and all that. But what is happening?
Cheap drones have been extending warfare on the continent.
ecfr.eu/publication/...
Cheap drones have been extending warfare on the continent.
ecfr.eu/publication/...
March 5, 2025 at 1:47 AM
A must read from one of the journalists I respect the most, @zekuzelalem.bsky.social. We heard all about how drones were going to be revolutionizing medicine delivery in Africa and all that. But what is happening?
Cheap drones have been extending warfare on the continent.
ecfr.eu/publication/...
Cheap drones have been extending warfare on the continent.
ecfr.eu/publication/...
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#Tigray Athlete Clocks Fastest Time of the Year
World indoor 1,500m champion Tigrayan Freweyni Hailu clocks a dominant 08:24.17 to set the fastest women's 3,000m of the year at the Czech Indoor Gala in Ostrava on Tuesday, moving her eighth on the world all-time list.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-IZ...
World indoor 1,500m champion Tigrayan Freweyni Hailu clocks a dominant 08:24.17 to set the fastest women's 3,000m of the year at the Czech Indoor Gala in Ostrava on Tuesday, moving her eighth on the world all-time list.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-IZ...
Freweyni Hailu WorldIndoorTour 2025 Ostrava 3000m 08:24.17 winner
YouTube video by Athletics Tigray
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February 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
#Tigray Athlete Clocks Fastest Time of the Year
World indoor 1,500m champion Tigrayan Freweyni Hailu clocks a dominant 08:24.17 to set the fastest women's 3,000m of the year at the Czech Indoor Gala in Ostrava on Tuesday, moving her eighth on the world all-time list.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-IZ...
World indoor 1,500m champion Tigrayan Freweyni Hailu clocks a dominant 08:24.17 to set the fastest women's 3,000m of the year at the Czech Indoor Gala in Ostrava on Tuesday, moving her eighth on the world all-time list.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-IZ...
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“There will be no mercy”… and there wasn’t. A thoroughly old-fashioned modern genocidal war on #Tigray by #Ethiopia #Eritrea magazine.atavist.com/there-will-b...
"There Will Be No Mercy": On the Frontlines of War in Ethiopia
When Ethiopia’s government launched a brutal two-year war in Tigray, the region’s largest hospital was overrun with victims. The medical staff risked everything to treat the wounded—and believe the wo...
magazine.atavist.com
January 28, 2025 at 1:14 PM
“There will be no mercy”… and there wasn’t. A thoroughly old-fashioned modern genocidal war on #Tigray by #Ethiopia #Eritrea magazine.atavist.com/there-will-b...
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Tigray's Forgotten Internally Displaced People
Over 1 million displaced people face significant social and economic hardship due to displacement, as #Amhara militants continue to control western #Tigray and #Eritrean forces control border areas, hindering safe returns. 1/
www.dw.com/en/tigray-wa...
Over 1 million displaced people face significant social and economic hardship due to displacement, as #Amhara militants continue to control western #Tigray and #Eritrean forces control border areas, hindering safe returns. 1/
www.dw.com/en/tigray-wa...
Ethiopia: Tigray's forgotten internally displaced people – DW – 01/20/2025
The war between Ethiopia's government forces and Tigrayan fighters killed hundreds of thousands of people and displaced millions. Many now grapple with severe social and economic challenges despite a ...
www.dw.com
January 24, 2025 at 8:11 AM
Tigray's Forgotten Internally Displaced People
Over 1 million displaced people face significant social and economic hardship due to displacement, as #Amhara militants continue to control western #Tigray and #Eritrean forces control border areas, hindering safe returns. 1/
www.dw.com/en/tigray-wa...
Over 1 million displaced people face significant social and economic hardship due to displacement, as #Amhara militants continue to control western #Tigray and #Eritrean forces control border areas, hindering safe returns. 1/
www.dw.com/en/tigray-wa...
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#Tigray: Ethiopia’s national bank receives 62 Billion birr worth of gold from Tigray within the last 5 months
Tigray’s regional bureau of land and minerals said over 62 billion Ethiopian birr worth of gold has been deposited to the NBE over the past five months.
Tigray’s regional bureau of land and minerals said over 62 billion Ethiopian birr worth of gold has been deposited to the NBE over the past five months.
January 24, 2025 at 3:06 PM
#Tigray: Ethiopia’s national bank receives 62 Billion birr worth of gold from Tigray within the last 5 months
Tigray’s regional bureau of land and minerals said over 62 billion Ethiopian birr worth of gold has been deposited to the NBE over the past five months.
Tigray’s regional bureau of land and minerals said over 62 billion Ethiopian birr worth of gold has been deposited to the NBE over the past five months.
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IDPs Across Tigray Rally for Swift, Safe Return Home
#Tigray IDPs sheltering in camps in Adwa, Axum, Shire, Abiy-Adi, Adigrat, Shiraro, Lalai Koraro, Endabaguna, Adi Daero, Selekleka and Nebelet rallied to demand the full implementation of the Pretoria agreement and their right to return home. 1/
#Tigray IDPs sheltering in camps in Adwa, Axum, Shire, Abiy-Adi, Adigrat, Shiraro, Lalai Koraro, Endabaguna, Adi Daero, Selekleka and Nebelet rallied to demand the full implementation of the Pretoria agreement and their right to return home. 1/
January 23, 2025 at 3:04 PM
IDPs Across Tigray Rally for Swift, Safe Return Home
#Tigray IDPs sheltering in camps in Adwa, Axum, Shire, Abiy-Adi, Adigrat, Shiraro, Lalai Koraro, Endabaguna, Adi Daero, Selekleka and Nebelet rallied to demand the full implementation of the Pretoria agreement and their right to return home. 1/
#Tigray IDPs sheltering in camps in Adwa, Axum, Shire, Abiy-Adi, Adigrat, Shiraro, Lalai Koraro, Endabaguna, Adi Daero, Selekleka and Nebelet rallied to demand the full implementation of the Pretoria agreement and their right to return home. 1/
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Mastewal Tadesse, lawyer, commentator, among Ethiopia's leading analytical minds, & a regular commentator addressing current affairs/human rights on TRT, Al Jazeera & elsewhere. She remained firm to her convictions when so many abandoned their sanity. Glad she's here: @mastewal.bsky.social.
January 23, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Mastewal Tadesse, lawyer, commentator, among Ethiopia's leading analytical minds, & a regular commentator addressing current affairs/human rights on TRT, Al Jazeera & elsewhere. She remained firm to her convictions when so many abandoned their sanity. Glad she's here: @mastewal.bsky.social.
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#Tigray: Muslim residents protest in Mekelle over hijab ban in Axum schools
Hundreds of Muslim residents in Mekelle, Tigray’s capital, protested today against a school policy in Axum that bars female students from wearing hijabs, calling it a violation of religious freedom.
Hundreds of Muslim residents in Mekelle, Tigray’s capital, protested today against a school policy in Axum that bars female students from wearing hijabs, calling it a violation of religious freedom.
January 21, 2025 at 6:44 AM
#Tigray: Muslim residents protest in Mekelle over hijab ban in Axum schools
Hundreds of Muslim residents in Mekelle, Tigray’s capital, protested today against a school policy in Axum that bars female students from wearing hijabs, calling it a violation of religious freedom.
Hundreds of Muslim residents in Mekelle, Tigray’s capital, protested today against a school policy in Axum that bars female students from wearing hijabs, calling it a violation of religious freedom.
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Ethiopia: Tigray's forgotten internally displaced people.
www.dw.com/en/tigray-wa...
www.dw.com/en/tigray-wa...
Ethiopia: Tigray's forgotten internally displaced people – DW – 01/20/2025
The war between Ethiopia's government forces and Tigrayan fighters killed hundreds of thousands of people and displaced millions. Many now grapple with severe social and economic challenges despite a ...
www.dw.com
January 21, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Ethiopia: Tigray's forgotten internally displaced people.
www.dw.com/en/tigray-wa...
www.dw.com/en/tigray-wa...
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#Tigray IDPs Rally for Swift, Safe Return to Home
Despite the Nov 2022 truce, UNOCHA says that over 1.1m IDPs are still unable to return home as Eritrean and Amhara forces continue their occupation. They also urged the full implementation of the Pretoria peace deal.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_in...
Despite the Nov 2022 truce, UNOCHA says that over 1.1m IDPs are still unable to return home as Eritrean and Amhara forces continue their occupation. They also urged the full implementation of the Pretoria peace deal.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_in...
Voice of Desperation Western #Tigray IDPs Demand Immediate Return Home
YouTube video by Tigrai Tv
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January 14, 2025 at 10:15 PM
#Tigray IDPs Rally for Swift, Safe Return to Home
Despite the Nov 2022 truce, UNOCHA says that over 1.1m IDPs are still unable to return home as Eritrean and Amhara forces continue their occupation. They also urged the full implementation of the Pretoria peace deal.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_in...
Despite the Nov 2022 truce, UNOCHA says that over 1.1m IDPs are still unable to return home as Eritrean and Amhara forces continue their occupation. They also urged the full implementation of the Pretoria peace deal.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_in...
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#Ethiopia Forcibly Recruiting Children Into Military
The EHRC, a state-affiliated rights organization with pro #Amhara leanings, has reported that children as young as 11 are being unlawfully detained and coerced into joining the Ethiopian National Defense Forces.
www.voanews.com/a/ethiopia-a...
The EHRC, a state-affiliated rights organization with pro #Amhara leanings, has reported that children as young as 11 are being unlawfully detained and coerced into joining the Ethiopian National Defense Forces.
www.voanews.com/a/ethiopia-a...
Report says Ethiopia forces military recruitment, including minors
Local rights groups report government is forcefully recruiting people into military, including children
www.voanews.com
January 14, 2025 at 11:32 PM
#Ethiopia Forcibly Recruiting Children Into Military
The EHRC, a state-affiliated rights organization with pro #Amhara leanings, has reported that children as young as 11 are being unlawfully detained and coerced into joining the Ethiopian National Defense Forces.
www.voanews.com/a/ethiopia-a...
The EHRC, a state-affiliated rights organization with pro #Amhara leanings, has reported that children as young as 11 are being unlawfully detained and coerced into joining the Ethiopian National Defense Forces.
www.voanews.com/a/ethiopia-a...
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#Tigray: “They told us peace had come, but what kind of peace is this, where we are still homeless? We sleep on cold floors, we depend on food aid that barely comes & we have no hope to see.” said Gebremariam Hagos, an IDP from Kafta Humera, Western Tigray.
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Tigray IDPs protest as parties of the agreement repeatedly fails to fully implement Pretoria accord
The three-day long protest organized by Tsilal civic society of Western Tigray in Mekelle, under the slogan of “Yiakel”, roughly translated as “enough is enough”, concluded today.
open.substack.com
January 15, 2025 at 10:28 AM
#Tigray: “They told us peace had come, but what kind of peace is this, where we are still homeless? We sleep on cold floors, we depend on food aid that barely comes & we have no hope to see.” said Gebremariam Hagos, an IDP from Kafta Humera, Western Tigray.
open.substack.com/pub/wegahtaf...
open.substack.com/pub/wegahtaf...
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I said "some" because the genocide of Tigrayans was a popular one that had the backing of a huge section of Ethiopian society. As half a million people perished from massacres & a humanitarian siege, we had these grifters fly into our country & produce vile propaganda denying endless human suffering
PS
Ethiopian journos received endless death threats, slander for covering atrocities. 60+of our colleagues were arrested, many fled.
Breakthrough got a warm welcome by our government, 40k in GoFundMe cash from pro war Ethiopians, to whitewash everything we documented
www.gofundme.com/f/breakthrou...
Ethiopian journos received endless death threats, slander for covering atrocities. 60+of our colleagues were arrested, many fled.
Breakthrough got a warm welcome by our government, 40k in GoFundMe cash from pro war Ethiopians, to whitewash everything we documented
www.gofundme.com/f/breakthrou...
December 16, 2024 at 8:53 AM
I said "some" because the genocide of Tigrayans was a popular one that had the backing of a huge section of Ethiopian society. As half a million people perished from massacres & a humanitarian siege, we had these grifters fly into our country & produce vile propaganda denying endless human suffering
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Behind Timnit's tweet, there are sentiments that bind Eritreans & some Ethiopians...with Syrians. So many infamous pro Assad tankies involved in denialism from 2011-2024, washed over so much bloodshed in our region as well from 2020-2022.
Honestly, grateful to see Syrians holding them to account.
Honestly, grateful to see Syrians holding them to account.
December 16, 2024 at 8:49 AM
Behind Timnit's tweet, there are sentiments that bind Eritreans & some Ethiopians...with Syrians. So many infamous pro Assad tankies involved in denialism from 2011-2024, washed over so much bloodshed in our region as well from 2020-2022.
Honestly, grateful to see Syrians holding them to account.
Honestly, grateful to see Syrians holding them to account.
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We learned that the suffering of so many vulnerable communities can be erased for the right price.
So for the millionth time...a person's stance on Gaza alone cannot exonerate them if they're involved in fueling repression, denialism & mass slaughter elsewhere.
Kindly unfollow if you disagree.
So for the millionth time...a person's stance on Gaza alone cannot exonerate them if they're involved in fueling repression, denialism & mass slaughter elsewhere.
Kindly unfollow if you disagree.
December 16, 2024 at 9:47 AM
We learned that the suffering of so many vulnerable communities can be erased for the right price.
So for the millionth time...a person's stance on Gaza alone cannot exonerate them if they're involved in fueling repression, denialism & mass slaughter elsewhere.
Kindly unfollow if you disagree.
So for the millionth time...a person's stance on Gaza alone cannot exonerate them if they're involved in fueling repression, denialism & mass slaughter elsewhere.
Kindly unfollow if you disagree.