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MidEast Advisor with Médecins Sans Frontières, ex AJE Correspondent & UN Expert, Human Rights & Storytelling, Book Nerd, Nomadic Canadian, Retweets = Interest

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    2 hours ago

    5 reasons why is a feminist issue: 1 Women are increasingly migrating alone 2 Women face major risks 3 Women face double discrimination 4 Women still get pregnant on the move 5 Women are more likely to face health problems ➡️ via

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    2 hours ago

    Watch Angelica Gonzalez-Garcia and her 8-year-old daughter reunite at Boston's Logan Airport in a CNN exclusive report. Gonzalez-Garcia and her child were separated in Arizona for 55 days after fleeing Guatemala for the US, citing domestic violence at home

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    Jul 4

    There is no migration/refugee crisis in Europe. Very low arrival and "secondary movement" figures are the opportunity for EU states to focus together on real issues like asylum reform, safe pathways and more+better aid to refugee hosting+transit countries.

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    Jul 2

    Number of displaced in southern Syria climbs to 270,000: U.N. Half are

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    Jun 30

    The contrast between , which has one of the world's highest per capita refugee populations, and far wealthier Western nations, is noteworthy, to say the least.

    Population of north Jordan, in solidarity with Syrians fleeing Daraa, piling donations and calling Jordan to open its border.
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    Jun 29

    When journalism is demonized, the consequences are terrifying. After 6 years working in the Middle East, I have seen - & experienced - the script repeatedly. First the powerful use their platforms to cast doubt, next come the threats & censure. It ends in physical violence.

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    Jun 29

    Hope this war will be over soon, so our children can enjoy this stunning beauty in .

    Two amazing pics of Dar Alhajar, built on a rock. One of Yemen's wonderful attractions in terms of beauty and design.
    1 reply . 25 retweets 45 likes
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  8. Retweeted
    Jun 28

    Journalists tell the stories of our communities, protect democracy, & often put their lives on the line just to do their jobs. Today’s attack in Annapolis is devastating. Our hearts go out to all the victims & their families.

    3,817 replies . 29,104 retweets 122,431 likes
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    Jun 28

    Rare welcome news with sign of reconciliation between & Eritrea. Only a few months ago, the Ethiopia-Eritrea conflict appeared to be one of globe's most intractable. Now important that third countries support this -- especially Gulf states.

    Ethiopia and Eritrea leaders to meet 'soon': Ethiopian state media
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  10. Jun 26

    Huge news in the horn of developing as we speak - good luck in , & !

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    Jun 26

    3,000 Is the number of survivors of torture that we have provided special care since January 2017. Many of them were migrants & asylum seekers coming from >20 countries.

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  12. Jun 25

    Spending the day in & was struck by this permanent in the hallway of the that some wore during their long journey to – At Medici Senza Frontiere

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  13. Jun 22

    Back to work for the dedicated colleagues on the

    As the makes the journey back to the int'l search & rescue zone, the teams are busy preparing to make sure everything is ready for rescue. Today lifejacket washing, cleaning the deck & food storage. Photos: Guglielmo Mangiapane
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    Jun 22

    Quote of the Day, from

    “No one is ‘illegal’ on stolen land.”
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  15. Jun 22

    Quote of the Day, from

    “No one is ‘illegal’ on stolen land.”
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  16. Jun 21

    The old trick of deploying the woman in order to downplay the cruelty & violence of an act. None of this will undo the profound & physical harm being done to the

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  17. Jun 21

    “ is becoming a final destination for 1000s of & , left exposed 2further by who prey on them. They cant return to the countries they escaped from” — on why many make journey form 2

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    Jun 20

    There are over 68 million people displaced worldwide. In Africa, , and continue to host the largest numbers of refugees. This , follow us as we highlight the situation of refugees in Eastern Africa

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  19. Jun 21

    Having followed & very closely during my time serving on the panel of experts for , & horn of , this indeed is a big big deal. Well done & , praying for between the two countries

    BIG BREAKING: & breaking their no war no peace stalemate and making the bold move of initiating steps for talking peace. It is a historic moment for both countries & indeed for whole of Horn of Africa. PM Abiy deserves all the praise for daring to dream peace!
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  20. Retweeted
    Jun 20

    Turkey alone took in 700,000 refugees last year, while the whole of Europe took a mere half million. When Europeans were WWII refugees we demanded the refugee convention that we now want to forget.

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