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‘The men who hurt us are still free’: Mayan survivors of civil war violence fight for justice in Guatemala

After a 40-year wait, convictions ring hollow for indigenous Mayan Achi women

Full story in @irishtimes.com

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‘The men who hurt us are still free’: Mayan survivors of civil war violence fight for justice in Guatemala
After a 40-year wait, convictions for Guatemalan civil-war era crimes ring hollow for indigenous Mayan women
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October 29, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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My report on Guatemala’s disappeared is on RTÉ playback now.

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September 28, 2025 at 9:43 AM
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Spent Saturday morning with Los San Patricios GAA club in Mexico for @irishtimes.com

‘Jesus, there’s some altitude here’: Introducing Mexico City’s first GAA club

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‘Jesus, there’s some altitude here’: Introducing Mexico City’s first GAA club
Los San Patricios will host its first international tournament, the Copa Azteca, at the end of this month
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September 3, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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Fifty-two young Palestinians from Gaza are due to arrive in Ireland today and in the coming days to begin a new life as students in Irish universities.
52 Gazans to arrive in Ireland to study in universities
Fifty-two young Palestinians from Gaza are due to arrive in Ireland today and in the coming days to begin a new life as students in Irish universities.
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August 28, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Black parents in Washington, D.C., are on edge after President Trump’s declaration that young people are a threat to public safety and his order that put federal agents and National Guard troops on patrol around the city.
Trump’s D.C. Law Enforcement Takeover Has Black Parents on Edge
The deployment of federal agents and National Guard troops has caused some Black parents to return to the days of “the talk” about policing that they had hoped was no longer needed to keep their children safe.
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August 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
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US long-term debt sells off after Trump’s attempted firing of Fed governor
US long-term debt sells off after Trump’s attempted firing of Fed governor
Gap between long-term and short-term borrowing costs is close to its widest for three years
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August 26, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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Guatemala and rebirth of a language: Youth in the vanguard of reviving native Xinkan culture

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Guatemala and rebirth of a language: Youth in the vanguard of reviving native Xinkan culture
‘Trapped in an atmosphere of cultural and literal genocide, citizens of Guatemala stopped speaking their native languages for reasons of personal safety’
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August 26, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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"A Hispanic Texan has one-third the political value of a white Texan under this plan, and a Black Texan has one-fifth."
August 21, 2025 at 12:58 PM
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More than 24,000 Guatemalans have been deported from the US in 2025, with family separations likely to increase under new policies introduced by the Trump administration. I spent some time at the military base in Guatemala where most of these people are arriving.

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Thousands of Guatemalans deported from US with nothing more than the contents of a white plastic sack
More than 24,000 Guatemalans have been deported from the US in 2025, with family separations are likely to increase
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August 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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For a daily snapshot of three under-reported international stories, sign up to the Proximities newsletter by @barrymalone.bsky.social open.substack.com/pub/proximit...
Syria, Sudan, Afghanistan
Today's three stories you should know.
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August 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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MetroLink delivery should be prioritised, US multinationals tell Government
MetroLink delivery should be prioritised, US multinationals tell Government
Nine in 10 US corporations happy with Irish operations, AmCham members say, with 68% planning further investment over next five years
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August 14, 2025 at 4:02 AM
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My world report on settler wineries and vineyards in occupied Palestine is up on RTÉ playback now.

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World Report Sunday 10 August 2025
From the unusual to the topical, World Report brings you interesting stories from around the world.
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August 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
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Breaking News: Germany said it would suspend any exports to Israel of military equipment that could be used in Gaza, a significant break with its postwar past.
Germany Says It Will Suspend Military Exports to Israel for Use in Gaza
The move followed weeks of debate over reports of hunger in Gaza, but it was precipitated by Israel’s decision to expand military operations there.
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August 8, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Dame Stella Rimington, the first woman to lead MI5, Britain’s domestic intelligence service, and the spy chief widely regarded as the inspiration for the character "M" in the James Bond movies, died Sunday at 90.
Stella Rimington, First Woman to Lead British Intelligence Agency, Dies at 90
Widely regarded as the inspiration for the recast of the James Bond character “M,” she was the first British spy chief to be publicly named and photographed.
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August 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
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Final article in my Dubai series for The Currency

After opening her second premium dessert bar in the UAE, Irish entrepreneur Saifa Kajani has just decided to pull the plug on her original Dublin business The Drunken Cookie.

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Cookies, costs and chocolate: “It's much more affordable to make mistakes here” - The Currency
I step off the ferry at Dubai Creek and walk along the promenade for a few minutes to reach the new Cookie Dealer premises. Dubliner Saifa Kajani had hoped my visit would coincide with her new café-ba...
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July 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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More detail on Monday's military court hearing on the killing of Pte Seán Rooney in @irishtimes.com

Lebanese authorities know where man sentenced to death for killing Pte Seán Rooney is, Irish officials believe

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Lebanese authorities know where man sentenced to death for killing Pte Seán Rooney is, Irish officials believe
Rooney
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July 29, 2025 at 6:16 PM
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Support independent Irish bookshops
July 27, 2025 at 11:49 AM
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Ben Smith’s book Traffic about the rise and fall of Gawker and Buzzfeed (where he worked for a bit) and internet media and vitality is a really interesting head-spinning read but it’s hard not to come away thinking: “well that decade & a half of media development was a waste of everyone’s time.”
July 24, 2025 at 1:08 PM
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Once again, this is missing a larger point. By all means introduce this for presidential elections, but it’s more important to debate the potential for Dail elections. A constituency for the diaspora.

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The Irish Times view on diaspora voting: broaden the franchise for presidential elections
There is a strong argument that those able to vote should reflect the broader Irish family, including those who have left
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July 9, 2025 at 8:36 PM
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Simon Harris tells 4th of July party ‘the bombs have to stop’ in Gaza
Simon Harris tells 4th of July party ‘the bombs have to stop’ in Gaza
Tánaiste was addressing celebration held by the new US Ambassador to Ireland, Edward Walsh
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July 4, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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In 2024, the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion stated that Israeli settlements were illegal; countries should cease trade + Israel should evacuate settlers from occupied Palestinian territories.

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Room for discussion: Israeli settlements and tourism platforms in the West Bank
Accommodation websites accused of helping to sustain the presence of settlers on Palestinian land
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July 2, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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I wrote about the Irish millennials hoping to make their fortunes in Dubai’s booming property market for The Currency

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Hustle, sunshine, and sold signs: Irish millennials chase the big bucks in Dubai’s luxury property dream - The Currency
Conor McKay was inspired to get into real estate after watching a reality TV show about young agents in LA with lavish lifestyles selling luxury property. “I thought to myself, if these guys can do it...
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July 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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I wrote about what happened last time AirBnB tried to remove listings in settlements in the occupied West Bank from its website for @irishtimes.com
and how laws in the US and Israel restrict boycotts against Israeli settlements, not just Israel.

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Room for discussion: Israeli settlements and tourism platforms in the West Bank
Accommodation websites accused of helping to sustain the presence of settlers on Palestinian land
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June 30, 2025 at 9:57 PM
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The Irish Times view on international politics: law of the jungle taking hold
The EU is looking ineffective and is losing its diplomatic influence
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June 26, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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During his appearance at the London Magistrate court this morning, Ó hAnnaidh was granted unconditional bail until his next hearing on 20 August.
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Crowds outside Westminster Magistrate court this morning for
@kneecapceol.bsky.social’s Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, known as Mo Chara, who was charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly waving a Hezbollah flag at a concert in London last year.
June 18, 2025 at 11:19 AM