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Founded by Jamal Khashoggi in 2018, DAWN works to reform U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East and North Africa, hold abusers accountable & magnify the voices of experts/activists from the region. dawnmena.org
"Saif al-Islam's legacy will be his support for the former Libyan regime's violent attacks against Libyans during the 2011 uprising, abandoning his prior promises to support democratic reforms in the country," @sarahleah1.bsky.social continued.
February 4, 2026 at 6:51 PM
"The apparent murder of Saif al-Islam Gaddafi has effectively deprived his victims of the truth and justice that they deserve, which should have been meted out by fair judicial process, not the hands of hidden assassins," said @sarahleah1.bsky.social, DAWN's Executive Director.
February 4, 2026 at 6:51 PM
DAWN sent its letter and memo to New York Governor Kathy Hochul, Comptroller of the State of New York Thomas P. DiNapoli, New York Attorney General Letitia James, Comptroller of the City of New York Mark D Levine, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
January 30, 2026 at 4:17 PM
"A politically motivated, high-risk, illiquid, sovereign instrument tied to an unlawful situation can't satisfy duties of loyalty and prudence," said Michael Omer-Man. "To restore public trust and uphold the integrity of their stewardship of public funds, NY officials must end these...investments."
January 30, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Although former City Comptroller Brad Lander divested the city's holding in Israel Bonds in 2024, citing these legal and financial risks, City Comptroller Mark Levine has promised to reinvest in the bonds. The New York State Common Retirement Fund is one of the top U.S. investors in Israel Bonds.
January 30, 2026 at 4:17 PM
"Our city and state public officials should ensure that there are no further investments in Israel Bonds because such investments breach their international legal obligations not to aid and abet Israeli crimes and their fiduciary duties to taxpayers," said DAWN's @sarahleah1.bsky.social.
January 30, 2026 at 4:17 PM