Leif Eriksson
@robleiferiksson.bsky.social
Asylum/Migration. 12 yrs: Syria, Israel, Palestine, Lebanon, Georgia, Turkey w UNHCR, UNDP, EUhomeaffairs & Swedish MFA. Now at Uppsala University.
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Georgia’s pro-EU president faces day of reckoning
https://www.ft.com/content/2f47848f-be5f-4bc0-a63d-7edc6bf98cfa
https://www.ft.com/content/2f47848f-be5f-4bc0-a63d-7edc6bf98cfa
Georgia’s pro-EU president faces day of reckoning
Deposed by Russia-friendly ruling party, Salome Zourabichvili refuses to abandon her job
www.ft.com
December 14, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Georgia’s pro-EU president faces day of reckoning
https://www.ft.com/content/2f47848f-be5f-4bc0-a63d-7edc6bf98cfa
https://www.ft.com/content/2f47848f-be5f-4bc0-a63d-7edc6bf98cfa
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The road to Damascus tells the story of a new Syria emerging from 54 years of authoritarian rule by one family, the Assads. Today's Syria is no longer theirs.
On the road to Damascus from Lebanon, Syrians express hope and worry of what's next
The road to Damascus tells the story of a new Syria emerging from 54 years of authoritarian rule by one family, the Assads. Today's Syria is no longer theirs.
www.npr.org
December 14, 2024 at 4:20 PM
The road to Damascus tells the story of a new Syria emerging from 54 years of authoritarian rule by one family, the Assads. Today's Syria is no longer theirs.
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⚡️North Korean troops joining Russian assaults in Kursk, Zelensky says.
North Korean units have sustained "noticeable losses" alongside Russian troops in Kursk Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec. 14.
North Korean units have sustained "noticeable losses" alongside Russian troops in Kursk Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec. 14.
North Korean troops joining Russian assaults in Kursk, Zelensky says
North Korean units have sustained "noticeable losses" alongside Russian troops in Kursk Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec. 14.
kyivindependent.com
December 14, 2024 at 5:16 PM
⚡️North Korean troops joining Russian assaults in Kursk, Zelensky says.
North Korean units have sustained "noticeable losses" alongside Russian troops in Kursk Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec. 14.
North Korean units have sustained "noticeable losses" alongside Russian troops in Kursk Oblast, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Dec. 14.
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The parliament of South Korea supported the bill to impeach the president.
December 14, 2024 at 8:23 AM
The parliament of South Korea supported the bill to impeach the president.
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🇸🇾 Russians withdraw from Syria
December 11, 2024 at 7:59 PM
🇸🇾 Russians withdraw from Syria
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A video showing the liberation of detainees from Sednaya Prison now. Congratulations to Syria!
December 8, 2024 at 2:18 AM
A video showing the liberation of detainees from Sednaya Prison now. Congratulations to Syria!
Damascus liberated and Sednaya prison stormed. The Assad regime has been vanquished.
December 8, 2024 at 2:13 AM
Damascus liberated and Sednaya prison stormed. The Assad regime has been vanquished.
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Sometimes the combination of arrogance and ignorance is breathtaking. Yes, US health care has high admin costs; that's because it relies so much on private insurers. Govt-run health insurance has much lower overhead
December 6, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Sometimes the combination of arrogance and ignorance is breathtaking. Yes, US health care has high admin costs; that's because it relies so much on private insurers. Govt-run health insurance has much lower overhead
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According to reports, Syrian Army is leaving Duma, a city located 10 km northeast of Damascus. Protesters claim that the Damascus-Homs road has been cut off and is not controlled by government forces.
It is also reported that Syrian army is leaving Eastern Ghouta.
It is also reported that Syrian army is leaving Eastern Ghouta.
December 7, 2024 at 7:21 PM
According to reports, Syrian Army is leaving Duma, a city located 10 km northeast of Damascus. Protesters claim that the Damascus-Homs road has been cut off and is not controlled by government forces.
It is also reported that Syrian army is leaving Eastern Ghouta.
It is also reported that Syrian army is leaving Eastern Ghouta.
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⚡️Zelensky meets with Georgian President Zourabichvili, urges Georgians to 'not let government surrender country to Putin.'
"Ukraine supports and stands in solidarity with the Georgian people, who are currently fighting for a worthy future," Zelensky told Zourabichvili during their meeting in Paris.
"Ukraine supports and stands in solidarity with the Georgian people, who are currently fighting for a worthy future," Zelensky told Zourabichvili during their meeting in Paris.
Zelensky meets with Georgian President Zourabichvili, urges Georgians to 'not let government surrender country to Putin'
"Ukraine supports and stands in solidarity with the Georgian people, who are currently fighting for a worthy future for themselves," Zelensky told Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili during the me...
kyivindependent.com
December 7, 2024 at 7:26 PM
⚡️Zelensky meets with Georgian President Zourabichvili, urges Georgians to 'not let government surrender country to Putin.'
"Ukraine supports and stands in solidarity with the Georgian people, who are currently fighting for a worthy future," Zelensky told Zourabichvili during their meeting in Paris.
"Ukraine supports and stands in solidarity with the Georgian people, who are currently fighting for a worthy future," Zelensky told Zourabichvili during their meeting in Paris.
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Syrian TV and Russian Telegram channels report that Bashar al-Assad returned to Syria. He allegedly went to Moscow where he waited for a meeting with Putin.
Some sources say the meeting took place last night but its results are unknown.
It looks like Assad's family remains in Moscow.
Some sources say the meeting took place last night but its results are unknown.
It looks like Assad's family remains in Moscow.
November 30, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Syrian TV and Russian Telegram channels report that Bashar al-Assad returned to Syria. He allegedly went to Moscow where he waited for a meeting with Putin.
Some sources say the meeting took place last night but its results are unknown.
It looks like Assad's family remains in Moscow.
Some sources say the meeting took place last night but its results are unknown.
It looks like Assad's family remains in Moscow.
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On the morning of November 17, Ukrainian Defender Nataliia Hrabarchuk destroyed a Russian cruise missile with Igla MANPADS. It was her first combat launch and her first hit!
Before joining the Army, Nataliia was a kindergarten teacher.
Glory!
Before joining the Army, Nataliia was a kindergarten teacher.
Glory!
November 17, 2024 at 12:28 PM
On the morning of November 17, Ukrainian Defender Nataliia Hrabarchuk destroyed a Russian cruise missile with Igla MANPADS. It was her first combat launch and her first hit!
Before joining the Army, Nataliia was a kindergarten teacher.
Glory!
Before joining the Army, Nataliia was a kindergarten teacher.
Glory!
This is very dark, but unfortunately we have to prepare for the worst: amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
‘We all have our eyes wide open’: Trump critics brace for dark time of retribution | Trump administration | The Guardian
Public officials targeted by Trump say they’re preparing for extreme scenarios, including possibility of being arrested
amp.theguardian.com
November 17, 2024 at 12:59 PM
This is very dark, but unfortunately we have to prepare for the worst: amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
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Russia violates:
UN Charter 45
Nuclear NPT 70
Helsinki Accords 75
Belovezha Accords 92
Budapest Memo 94
Black Sea Fleet Treaty 97
Friendship Treaty 98
Treaty on Azov Sea & Kerch Strait ‘03
Karkiv pact ‘10
But Olaf Scholz says 🇷🇺 should negotiate new treaty.
UN Charter 45
Nuclear NPT 70
Helsinki Accords 75
Belovezha Accords 92
Budapest Memo 94
Black Sea Fleet Treaty 97
Friendship Treaty 98
Treaty on Azov Sea & Kerch Strait ‘03
Karkiv pact ‘10
But Olaf Scholz says 🇷🇺 should negotiate new treaty.
November 16, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Russia violates:
UN Charter 45
Nuclear NPT 70
Helsinki Accords 75
Belovezha Accords 92
Budapest Memo 94
Black Sea Fleet Treaty 97
Friendship Treaty 98
Treaty on Azov Sea & Kerch Strait ‘03
Karkiv pact ‘10
But Olaf Scholz says 🇷🇺 should negotiate new treaty.
UN Charter 45
Nuclear NPT 70
Helsinki Accords 75
Belovezha Accords 92
Budapest Memo 94
Black Sea Fleet Treaty 97
Friendship Treaty 98
Treaty on Azov Sea & Kerch Strait ‘03
Karkiv pact ‘10
But Olaf Scholz says 🇷🇺 should negotiate new treaty.
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Never let them tell you your vote doesn't matter
November 17, 2024 at 4:32 AM
Never let them tell you your vote doesn't matter