Meron Estefanos
@meron.bsky.social
Dyslectic. Mother of two wonderful boys. HRD, journalist, research fellow at @dairinstitute.bsky.social
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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.
www.politico.eu
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...
euobserver.com
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.
www.bbc.com
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.
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.
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’
www.the-independent.com
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.
Senegal’s EU-funded migration crackdown puts innocent people behind bars – Senegal is tightening its grip on irregular migration, aiming to make sure fewer people use its shores to embark on the dangerous journey to Europe via the Atlantic.
Senegal’s EU-funded migration crackdown puts innocent people behind bars
Senegal is tightening its grip on irregular migration, aiming to make sure fewer people use its shores to embark on the dangerous journey to Europe via the Atlantic. Backed by the EU, the crackdown is...
www.ftm.eu
November 25, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Senegal’s EU-funded migration crackdown puts innocent people behind bars – Senegal is tightening its grip on irregular migration, aiming to make sure fewer people use its shores to embark on the dangerous journey to Europe via the Atlantic.
Serving a nation has never meant serving a regime. True service lies in the courage to endure the pain of resistance rather than surrender to the comfort of submission.
Read the full article " The Tragic Confusion between Nation and Power " on medium
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Read the full article " The Tragic Confusion between Nation and Power " on medium
medium.com/@faridabemba...
The Tragic Confusion between Nation and Power
For many years, people approached me with the same recurring question. They asked why I refused to place my expertise at the service of the…
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November 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Serving a nation has never meant serving a regime. True service lies in the courage to endure the pain of resistance rather than surrender to the comfort of submission.
Read the full article " The Tragic Confusion between Nation and Power " on medium
medium.com/@faridabemba...
Read the full article " The Tragic Confusion between Nation and Power " on medium
medium.com/@faridabemba...
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Great answer from @timnitgebru.bsky.social about AGI youtube.com/shorts/899b7... - part of our future of AI feature www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
‘AGI is a fictional thing’ — Timnit Gebru on artificial general intelligence
YouTube video by nature video
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November 21, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Great answer from @timnitgebru.bsky.social about AGI youtube.com/shorts/899b7... - part of our future of AI feature www.nature.com/immersive/d4...
For all the crimes he commited against thousands of refugees and migrants, 20 years feels nothing. At the same time hopefully the victims will have some sorts of closure and an end to their trauma caused by him.
Dutch prosecutors seek 20 years prison sentence against Eritrean migrant smuggler
The Netherlands Public Prosecution Service (OM) is seeking a 20-year prison sentence against a 42-year-old Eritrean man for the smuggling of migrants in the most cruel circumstances. According to the ...
www.prosecutionservice.nl
November 19, 2025 at 4:52 PM
For all the crimes he commited against thousands of refugees and migrants, 20 years feels nothing. At the same time hopefully the victims will have some sorts of closure and an end to their trauma caused by him.
Reposted by Meron Estefanos
Libyan Haftar forces ‘key fuel supplier’ to Sudan's RSF on behalf of UAE - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/haftar-forces-libya-key-fuel-supplier-sudans-rsf-behalf-uae
Libyan Haftar forces ‘key fuel supplier’ to Sudan's RSF on behalf of UAE
Surge in fuel smuggling from Libya benefits Sudanese paramilitaries backed by Abu Dhabi while costing billions of dollars in lost revenue, report says
www.middleeasteye.net
November 14, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Libyan Haftar forces ‘key fuel supplier’ to Sudan's RSF on behalf of UAE - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/haftar-forces-libya-key-fuel-supplier-sudans-rsf-behalf-uae
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New malaria drug GanLum cured more than 99% of malaria cases in a late-stage study. It may also be able to prevent the spread of drug resistance, a growing threat in sub-Saharan Africa.
First New Malaria Drug in Years Performs Strongly in Late-Stage Testing
Novartis said its experimental treatment cured more than 99% of malaria cases in the trial, marking a big step toward approval.
www.wsj.com
November 14, 2025 at 5:07 PM
New malaria drug GanLum cured more than 99% of malaria cases in a late-stage study. It may also be able to prevent the spread of drug resistance, a growing threat in sub-Saharan Africa.
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Blind people can’t see the royal crown, so we should be allowed to touch it, right? Edinburgh Castle wanted to increase accessibility while managing the security concerns posed by large crowds. What do you think of their creative solution?
Transcript: habengirma.com/2025/11/12/w...
Transcript: habengirma.com/2025/11/12/w...
November 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Blind people can’t see the royal crown, so we should be allowed to touch it, right? Edinburgh Castle wanted to increase accessibility while managing the security concerns posed by large crowds. What do you think of their creative solution?
Transcript: habengirma.com/2025/11/12/w...
Transcript: habengirma.com/2025/11/12/w...
More than a dozen sea-rescue organisations join forces, cutting contact with Libyan Coast Guard – A number of at-sea rescue organisations have banded together to form a new fleet, cutting contact with the Libyan Coast Guard.
More than a dozen sea-rescue organisations join forces, cutting contact with Libyan Coast Guard | Africanews
More than a dozen at-sea migrant rescue organisations are banding together to form a new fleet, cutting contact with the Libyan coast guard.
www.africanews.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:41 PM
More than a dozen sea-rescue organisations join forces, cutting contact with Libyan Coast Guard – A number of at-sea rescue organisations have banded together to form a new fleet, cutting contact with the Libyan Coast Guard.
Here is the latest MSF report on European migration policies.
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Fortress in the Sand
EU Externalisation Policies and
Trans-Saharan Migration Routes
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Fortress in the Sand
EU Externalisation Policies and
Trans-Saharan Migration Routes
www.msf.fr
November 9, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Here is the latest MSF report on European migration policies.
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Fortress in the Sand
EU Externalisation Policies and
Trans-Saharan Migration Routes
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Fortress in the Sand
EU Externalisation Policies and
Trans-Saharan Migration Routes
Next thing is to get your friends together singing a song and call it Africa for USA. 🤣🤣🤣
November 9, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Next thing is to get your friends together singing a song and call it Africa for USA. 🤣🤣🤣
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At least 80,000 people displaced as Sudan’s humanitarian crisis deepens following the RSF’s capture of el-Fasher.
Where are tens of thousands of people in Sudan fleeing to?
At least 80,000 people displaced as Sudan’s humanitarian crisis deepens following the RSF’s capture of el-Fasher.
bit.ly
November 6, 2025 at 9:30 AM
At least 80,000 people displaced as Sudan’s humanitarian crisis deepens following the RSF’s capture of el-Fasher.
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Tigray was the centre of a devastating two-year war that pitted the TPLF against Ethiopia’s federal army.
Tigray fighters enter Ethiopia’s Afar region, stoking fears of new conflict
Tigray was the centre of a devastating two-year war that pitted the TPLF against Ethiopia’s federal army.
bit.ly
November 6, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Tigray was the centre of a devastating two-year war that pitted the TPLF against Ethiopia’s federal army.
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Some background.
Netanyahu Calls to Expel Unauthorized Immigrants After Eritreans Clash
The Israeli PM’s remarks revived a debate about the fate of thousands of asylum seekers after hundreds of opposing Eritrean groups faced off in Tel Aviv this weekend.
www.nytimes.com/2023/09/03/w...
Netanyahu Calls to Expel Unauthorized Immigrants After Eritreans Clash
The Israeli PM’s remarks revived a debate about the fate of thousands of asylum seekers after hundreds of opposing Eritrean groups faced off in Tel Aviv this weekend.
www.nytimes.com/2023/09/03/w...
November 4, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Some background.
Netanyahu Calls to Expel Unauthorized Immigrants After Eritreans Clash
The Israeli PM’s remarks revived a debate about the fate of thousands of asylum seekers after hundreds of opposing Eritrean groups faced off in Tel Aviv this weekend.
www.nytimes.com/2023/09/03/w...
Netanyahu Calls to Expel Unauthorized Immigrants After Eritreans Clash
The Israeli PM’s remarks revived a debate about the fate of thousands of asylum seekers after hundreds of opposing Eritrean groups faced off in Tel Aviv this weekend.
www.nytimes.com/2023/09/03/w...
Reposted by Meron Estefanos
November 4, 2025 at 2:06 PM