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EISEN @eisenbremen.bsky.social · 12d

"Problem im Stadtbild"

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Matthias Lehmann @yongsagisa.bsky.social · 11d

Perfectly captures the hypocrisy of most "leaders" of the Global North.

#Gaza #FreePalestine #Israel #illustration

A typical statesman of the so-called Global North—depicted in this illustration as a white man in suit and bowtie, with a blue globe as his head—is sitting in a praying pose and cries in front of a coffin with the Israeli flag draped over it. Behind the man, there's an enormous pile of dead bodies wrapped in white cloth, with two Palestinian flags attached. Illustration by Arabi21, a news website.

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Matthias Lehmann @yongsagisa.bsky.social · Oct 2

It seems only the Marinette is still sailing toward #Gaza. All other boats have already been—or are assumed to have been—illegally intercepted by Israeli forces, sanctimoniously claiming that it's the brave people of the #FreedomFlotilla, not them, who are breaking international law.

Screenshot of the Global Sumud Flotilla Tracker

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natangelo @natangelo.bsky.social · Oct 2

La notte della flotilla - la mia vignetta per la prima pagina de Il Fatto Quotidiano oggi in edicola

#flotilla #israele #hamas #freepalestine #scioperogenerale #vignetta #fumetto #umorismo #satira #ilfattoquotidiano #natangelo

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Matthias Lehmann @yongsagisa.bsky.social · Oct 2

Not sure if it said so earlier, but the menu on the left-hand side currently states 0.00 knots as the Mikeno's speed, which suggests the vessel (was) stopped. Please let at least one of them arrive...

#FreedomFlotilla #SumudFlotilla #FreePalestine #Gaza

Screenshot from the Global Sumud Flotilla Tracker.

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Matthias Lehmann @yongsagisa.bsky.social · Oct 2

Despite numerous illegal interceptions by the Israeli forces, it now appears that one of the vessels of the #FreedomFlotilla, the Mikeno, is less than 10 nautical miles (less than 20 km) away from the coast of Gaza, according to the official tracker.

#FreePalestine #Gaza #SumudFlotilla

Screenshot from the Global Sumud Flotilla Tracker, which shows the route of all vessels, which ones were intercepted, and what incidents happened. One vessel is way ahead of the others and appears as if it might make it to the coast of Gaza.

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Matthias Lehmann @yongsagisa.bsky.social · Aug 24

This really makes you want to rewatch one of Agassi's old matches — and Venus's next one!

#USOpen #AndreAgassi #VenusWilliams #tennis

www.youtube.com/watch?v=WIIm...

Gauff/Agassi vs. Williams/McEnroe Full Match | Stars of the Open | 2025 US Open

YouTube video by US Open Tennis Championships

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Matthias Lehmann @yongsagisa.bsky.social · Aug 11

Final score: Raducanu vs. Sabalenka 125–122.*
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*Sabalenka won 7–6, 4–6. 7–6.

#CincinnatiOpen

Matthias Lehmann @yongsagisa.bsky.social · Aug 11

The primary concern of #Germany's so-called "ban" on weapons used in #Gaza isn't Palestinian life, but the preservation of Germany's self-image, so that its elite can continue a neo-colonial project in partnership with Zionism, writes Majed Abusalama.

Keep reading: www.instagram.com/p/DNI4rxmIgZ...

First image of a 9-part Instagram carousel by Majed Abusalama (co-founder of Palestine Speaks in Germany and Sumud – The Finnish Palestine Network), in which he explains that Germany's so-called "ban" on weapons used in Gaza is nothing more than political theater.

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Committee to Protect Journalists @pressfreedom.bsky.social · Aug 11

An entire news crew working for Al Jazeera was killed by Israel as they sought to bring the world firsthand reporting from #Gaza.

Among them was prominent journalist Anas Al-Sharif, who had been previously smeared and threatened by the IDF.

#NotATarget

Full statement: cpj.org/2025/08/isra...

Israel kills Al Jazeera journalists in targeted Gaza City airstrike - Committee to Protect Journalists

New York, August 10, 2025—The Committee to Protect Journalists is appalled to learn of the killing today of Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif, Mohammed Qreiqeh, camera operators Ibrahim Zaher and M...

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Matthias Lehmann @yongsagisa.bsky.social · Aug 11

#Korea is considered relatively safe, with gun violence rare and violent crimes in public spaces uncommon. However, violence against women is widespread and on the rise, yet authorities remain indifferent, writes @hawonjung.bsky.social.

www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/colu...

#VAW #femicide

South Korea’s deadly indifference to violence against women - The Korea Times

A nursing home worker asked the police for help three times, saying her former colleague was stalking her. But prosecutors refused to issue a restraining order, deeming his stalking “not repetitive en...

www.koreatimes.co.kr

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Alexander @sceneart.bsky.social · Jul 17

One of my favorite photos. Taken from the lotte tower in Seoul. I actually have it as a large print on my wall. What a beautiful city. #photography #cityscapes #korea #seoul #travel

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Matthias Lehmann @yongsagisa.bsky.social · Aug 11

#Korea: Employer fined 3m won (~$2,200) over abuse of Sri Lankan employee at brick manufacturing plant. Inspection found 12 labor law violations, incl. unpaid wages totaling 29m won. Accused worker faces up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to 50m won. www.koreaherald.com/article/1055...

Employer fined over foreign worker abused at Naju brick factory

The Labor Ministry has fined an employer 3 million won ($2,200) and referred a worker to prosecutors over the abuse of a Sri Lankan employee at a brick manufact

www.koreaherald.com

Matthias Lehmann @yongsagisa.bsky.social · Aug 10

Couldn't have said it better: Cars and trucks are unpredictable around motorcycles, and riding somewhat faster carries less risk than staying in someone's blind spot or going slower than other traffic. #motorcycle #motorbike #traffic

Screenshot from Quora. Question: Why do motorcycles seen to always get away with going a lot faster than traffic? Answer by one Steve Graves from Nashville, TN: can answer this as I have been an everyday rider before. Riding a motorcycle is very risky, not because motorcycles themselves are that dangerous but because other drivers (cars and trucks) are unpredictable around motorcycles. The most common “excuse” for hitting a motorcycle is “I didn’t see them”. A rider has to be constantly vigilant about their visibility. Around other traffic, the most dangerous place that a rider can be is in someone’s “blind spot”. Going too slow to prevent this from happening is not viable as it bears other unacceptable risks. Getting run over is one of the biggest. Another way to avoid hanging out in a blind spot is to go faster than other traffic. The “much faster” of your question is a purely subjective statement so I’ll not address that part. All-in-all, “somewhat faster” carries less risk than staying in someone’s blind spot or going slower than other traffic.

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Matthias Lehmann @yongsagisa.bsky.social · Aug 9

Over the years, I've been surprised a few times when I learned that people who, unlike Haya Adam, didn't quite strike me as the kind were in fact graduates from my alma mater. Looks like #SOAS either changed a lot or—more likely—I never saw it for what it is.

www.middleeasteye.net/news/soas-ex...

Soas expels Palestine Society president Haya Adam after months of suspension

Panel at London university finds activist guilty of 'unacceptable behaviour' after Instagram criticism of student union official

www.middleeasteye.net

Matthias Lehmann @yongsagisa.bsky.social · Aug 7

May the best player win, but I turned off the sound now. The audience is insufferable. There is a way to support your local heroine without being disrespectful to the opponent.

#MontrealOpen #AllezNaomi #AllezVicky #tennis

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Merriam-Webster @merriam-webster.com · Aug 6

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Mary Grace @emgeekay.bsky.social · Aug 6

It's sad that historical truths are being ignored in America.

www.usatoday.com/story/news/p...

Smithsonian ignores Hiroshima, Nagasaki bombings on 80th anniversary

In the absence of special events, the plane that bombed Hiroshima will quietly remain on display at the National Air & Space Museum's airport annex.

www.usatoday.com

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Matthias Lehmann @yongsagisa.bsky.social · Aug 7

I was rooting for Vicky Mboko, simply because it's nice to see a young local heroine win against a higher-ranked opponent, but the audience's unsporting cheering for every mishit of Rybakina kinda wanna make me see her win now, not that it's the fault of Mboko who plays great. #MontrealOpen #tennis

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Matthias Lehmann @yongsagisa.bsky.social · Jul 31

"Maja symbolizes the increasing attacks on freedom and #humanrights today. Whoever stands for Maja also stands for democracy and the rule of law while simultaneously standing against authoritarian and fascist tendencies." – Wolfram Jarosch, father of Maja T.

romea.cz/en/world/exc...

#FreeMaja

Exclusive interview with father of non-binary German national who could be sentenced to 24 years in Hungary for allegedly assaulting neo-Nazis in 2023 - Romea.cz - Everything about Roma in one place

Wolfram Jarosch, the father of anti-fascist German national Maja T., arrived in Prague, Czech Republic on 18 July 2025. He was in the Czech capital as part of the march he is making to Budapest, Hunga...

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Lysistrata’s Stone Phallus @lubottom.bsky.social · Jul 30

A nonsensical false equivalence considering Gaza is the one under occupation.

Former British-Israeli hostage Emily Damari has accused the prime minister of a “moral failure” after his announcement regarding recognising a Palestinian state.
Emily Damari, who was released in January after being held by Hamas for more than 15 months, says the move “risks rewarding terror” and Keir Starmer “is not standing on the right side of history”.
In a statement posted on social media she says: “Prime Minister Starmer is not standing on the right side of history. Had he been in power during World War II, would he have advocated recognition for Nazi control of occupied countries like Holland, France, or Poland?

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Matthias Lehmann @yongsagisa.bsky.social · Jul 31

There are ways to show solidarity with Palestinians (donate to gazasoupkitchen.bsky.social); express disgust at govts. and institutions enabling Israel's genocide (join protests; support @bdsmovement.bsky.social); and critiquing Emily Damari's statements without verbally abusing a traumatized woman.

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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · Jul 29

Palestinian Odeh Hadalin was from Masafer Yatta, a community whose resistance to settlers was featured in No Other Land.

Israeli settler kills West Bank activist who worked on Oscar-winning film

Palestinian Odeh Hadalin was from Masafer Yatta, a community whose resistance to settlers was featured in No Other Land.

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Matthias Lehmann @yongsagisa.bsky.social · Jul 28

DANKE! Aufgrund einer längeren Reise hatte ich nicht mitbekommen, dass Bruce Springsteen so eine unglaubliche Sammlung veröffentlicht hatte. 🥰

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Matthias Lehmann @yongsagisa.bsky.social · Jul 23

‘I am not aware of any comparable case in which a transfer to another European state has taken place at this speed.’ – Helge Limburg (Greens)

#FreeMaja

Matthias Monroy @matthimon.bsky.social · Jul 22

‘So that attention does not diminish’:
Members from three German parties visit Maja T. in custody in #Hungary. They return with information and demands.
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‘So that attention does not diminish’: Members from three German parties visit Maja T. in Hungarian custody | Matthias Monroy

Three members of the Bundestag visited anti-fascist Maja T., who is being held in Hungary. They are calling for a political reappraisal and her return to Germany. An inter-party delegation of three…

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