Meron Estefanos
@meron.bsky.social
Dyslectic. Mother of two wonderful boys. HRD, journalist, research fellow at @dairinstitute.bsky.social
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has requested Ethiopian PM Abiy to contribute Ethiopian troops to the proposed International Security Force for Gaza.
Rubio: US must clarify mandate of Gaza force before we can expect countries to send troops
At wide-ranging press conference, top US diplomat appears to signal openness to Hamas keeping light weapons; also says UNRWA unsalvageable, US pressing Israel on settler violence
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December 20, 2025 at 7:56 AM
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has requested Ethiopian PM Abiy to contribute Ethiopian troops to the proposed International Security Force for Gaza.
UN’s Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights said that while this news is encouraging, the Government needs to do more because there “are estimated to be more than 10,000 people in arbitrary detention in Eritrea.” Where did the “10,000” number come and how credible is it?
Eritrea: 10,000 Prisoners Ago - Eritrea Digest - Independent Eritrean Analysis
Of late, to the delight of the Eritrean people, the Government of Eritrea has released dozens of prisoners. In a press release, the UN's Office of the High
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December 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
UN’s Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights said that while this news is encouraging, the Government needs to do more because there “are estimated to be more than 10,000 people in arbitrary detention in Eritrea.” Where did the “10,000” number come and how credible is it?
Cyprus Lawmakers pass bill to cancel refugee protection in certain cases – On 4 December, the House of Representatives passed a new law that updates the country’s rules on asylum and refugee protection.
Lawmakers pass bill to cancel refugee protection in certain cases
On Thursday evening, the House of Representatives passed a new law that updates the country’s rules on asylum and refugee protection.
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December 15, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Cyprus Lawmakers pass bill to cancel refugee protection in certain cases – On 4 December, the House of Representatives passed a new law that updates the country’s rules on asylum and refugee protection.
On France’s coast, far-right British activists try to stop crossings – Since summer 2024, radical British groups have periodically travelled to the French shores of the English Channel, aiming to ‘stop the boats’ and protest what they describe as a migrant invasion.
On France's coast, far-right British activists try to stop migrant crossings
Since summer 2024, radical British groups have periodically traveled to the French shores of the English Channel, aiming to 'stop the boats' and protest what they describe as a migrant invasion.
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December 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
On France’s coast, far-right British activists try to stop crossings – Since summer 2024, radical British groups have periodically travelled to the French shores of the English Channel, aiming to ‘stop the boats’ and protest what they describe as a migrant invasion.
Guinea offers new migration route for weary, young West Africans – Lacking both economic opportunity and any hope of change, people seeking a better life are turning to Guinea as a new departure point after Senegal, Mauritania and Morocco beefed up controls.
Guinea offers new migration route for weary, young west Africans
CONAKRY: With a determined look on her weathered face, Safiatou Bah has made up her mind: she will leave her young children behind and migrate to Europe on a new and perilous ocean route from Guinea. ...
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December 15, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Guinea offers new migration route for weary, young West Africans – Lacking both economic opportunity and any hope of change, people seeking a better life are turning to Guinea as a new departure point after Senegal, Mauritania and Morocco beefed up controls.
Eritrea releases 98 prisoners, all were persecuted for their belief. All prisoners were being held without charges for at least 5 years in one of the harshest prisons in the country (May Serwa prison). 💜
መንግስቲ ኤርትራ ምስ እምነት ብዝተኣሳሰር ንዓመታት ኣሲሩዎም ዝጸንሐ 98 ሰባት ፈቲሑ - BBC News ትግርኛ
ሓያሎ ካብ መራሕቲ እተን ዝተኣገዳ ኣብያተ ክርስትያናት እውን ንኣስታት ክልተ ዓሰርተታት ዓመታት ብዘይ ዝኾነ ፍርዳዊ መስርሕ ተሰዊሮም ከምዘለዉ ጸብጻባት ናይቶም ብተደጋጋሚ ፍትሒ ክረጋገጽ ጻውዒት ዝገብሩ ሓያሎ ተጣበቕቲ ሰብኣዊ መሰላት የመልክት።
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December 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Eritrea releases 98 prisoners, all were persecuted for their belief. All prisoners were being held without charges for at least 5 years in one of the harshest prisons in the country (May Serwa prison). 💜
Another good news coming out of #Eritrea. Many prisoners who has been in prison for endifinate years just got released, this group was arrested for being Christians and spent years in prison without any charges. So happy for them and their family. More of this please 💜
December 13, 2025 at 10:51 AM
Another good news coming out of #Eritrea. Many prisoners who has been in prison for endifinate years just got released, this group was arrested for being Christians and spent years in prison without any charges. So happy for them and their family. More of this please 💜
Good news coming out of Eritrea, 7 prisoners of conscience who have been held incomunicado & without any charges for over 18 years were released today. 1 of the prisoners released today was Zeregabir, who was a renowned Eritrean/Ethiopian cyclist and a big business man. Zeregabir was my neighbor.
December 4, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Good news coming out of Eritrea, 7 prisoners of conscience who have been held incomunicado & without any charges for over 18 years were released today. 1 of the prisoners released today was Zeregabir, who was a renowned Eritrean/Ethiopian cyclist and a big business man. Zeregabir was my neighbor.
The countdown begins to Australia’s under-16s social media ban.
The countdown begins to Australia’s under-16s social media ban
Two new social media apps have been put on notice by the e-safety commissioner, a week out from the implementation of the under 16s social media ban. As the government sells the policy, families are g...
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December 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The countdown begins to Australia’s under-16s social media ban.
EU agrees to axe trade perks for countries that refuse to take back people without a residence permit – New plans agreed by institutions would see developing nations penalised for refusing to accept nationals deported from the bloc, according to documents seen by POLITICO.
EU agrees to ax trade perks for countries that refuse to take back failed migrants
New plans agreed by institutions would see developing nations penalized for refusing to accept nationals deported from the bloc, according to documents seen by POLITICO.
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December 2, 2025 at 12:16 PM
EU agrees to axe trade perks for countries that refuse to take back people without a residence permit – New plans agreed by institutions would see developing nations penalised for refusing to accept nationals deported from the bloc, according to documents seen by POLITICO.
EU launches Mediterranean pact, but top Maghreb envoys stay away – Several of the key countries in the pact sent only low-level envoys to a launch in what the EU has billed as a strategic reset for the region and as it insists on a partnership of equals.
EU launches Mediterranean pact, but top Maghreb envoys stay away
The EU on Friday in Barcelona launched its pact on the Mediterranean that seeks to create a new era of relations with neighbouring states in the hopes of stemming irregular migration. But low-level at...
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December 2, 2025 at 11:27 AM
EU launches Mediterranean pact, but top Maghreb envoys stay away – Several of the key countries in the pact sent only low-level envoys to a launch in what the EU has billed as a strategic reset for the region and as it insists on a partnership of equals.
Egypt launches racial crackdown on African refugees, RPE says – Egyptian security forces have launched a sweeping and racially targeted crackdown on African refugees and people seeking asylum over the past two weeks, according to Noor Khalil, director of the Refugees Platform in Egypt.
Egypt launches racial crackdown on African refugees, RPE says
Egyptian security forces have launched a sweeping and racially targeted crackdown on African refugees and asylum seekers over the past two weeks, according to Noor Khalil, director of the Refugees Pla...
manassa.news
December 2, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Egypt launches racial crackdown on African refugees, RPE says – Egyptian security forces have launched a sweeping and racially targeted crackdown on African refugees and people seeking asylum over the past two weeks, according to Noor Khalil, director of the Refugees Platform in Egypt.
France to intercept small boats after pressure from UK – France has agreed to start intercepting small boats in the Channel, following months of pressure from the UK.
France to start intercepting small boats in the Channel after pressure from UK
The change in policy comes after Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer wrote to President Emmanuel Macron.
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December 2, 2025 at 11:23 AM
France to intercept small boats after pressure from UK – France has agreed to start intercepting small boats in the Channel, following months of pressure from the UK.
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International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an annual global campaign that ends on December 10, International Human Rights Day.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an annual global campaign that ends on December 10, International Human Rights Day.
Women Human Rights Defenders Address Digital Violence During the 16 Days of Activism - Human Rights First
Today marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an annual global campaign that ends on December...
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November 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Thank you Human Rights First for sharing my story along side my sheros.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an annual global campaign that ends on December 10, International Human Rights Day.
International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, an annual global campaign that ends on December 10, International Human Rights Day.
This year as the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25 under the powerful global theme “UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls”, We all have to speak up against violence in all its forms-both offline and online.
November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
This year as the world marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on November 25 under the powerful global theme “UNiTE to End Digital Violence Against All Women and Girls”, We all have to speak up against violence in all its forms-both offline and online.
Mahmood to ban migrants without citizenship from claiming benefits in latest asylum crackdown – People could only be eligible for benefits and social housing once they become British citizens and those in the country “illegally” could have to wait up to 30 years for long-term residency in the UK.
Mahmood to ban migrants without citizenship from claiming benefits
Shabana Mahmood said to settle in Britain for good is ‘not a right, but a privilege’
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November 25, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Mahmood to ban migrants without citizenship from claiming benefits in latest asylum crackdown – People could only be eligible for benefits and social housing once they become British citizens and those in the country “illegally” could have to wait up to 30 years for long-term residency in the UK.