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Steve Cockburn @stevecockburn.bsky.social · 18h

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Steve Cockburn @stevecockburn.bsky.social · 2d

Amazing to hear Abdullah Ibais speak in person as a free man after spending years in a Qatari prison for refusing to lie about striking workers, while working on the World Cup.

“FIFA did nothing at all… They ghosted me”

A brave, humble and free man.

#playthegame #ptg2025

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · 9d

All French journalism schools unite to ask for the liberation of football journalist Christophe Gleizes, who has now been imprisoned for three months by the Algerian authorities, who accuse him of "glorifying terrorism" among other trumped-up charges. #FreeGleizes

SNJ Premier syndicat de journalistes - France @snjournalistes.bsky.social · 9d

Le SNJ salue l'initiative des écoles de journalisme engagées pour réclamer la libération de notre confrère Christophe Gleizes, journaliste emprisonné en Algérie
#FreeGleizes
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Liberté pour Christophe Gleizes emprisonné en Algérie : 16 écoles de journalisme françaises se mobilisent

Pour appeler, à l’occasion du troisième mois de détention du journaliste sportif Christophe Gleizes en Algérie, à sa libération, 16 écoles de journalisme françaises se mobilisent conjointement. Repor...

rsf.org

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HOPE not hate @hopenothate.org.uk · 5d

Hate seeks to divide us. But hope endures when we stand together. Our solidarity is with the Jewish community today. #britainstandstogether

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Jane @localnotail.bsky.social · 5d

Stand Up to Racism’s statement on the horrific antisemitic attack at a Manchester synagogue today

We condemn the horrific antisemitic attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation Synagogue in north Manchester, that killed two people.
This attack is particularly abhorrent as it occurred on Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish religious calendar. Antisemitism must be rooted out of society.
Our deepest condolences go to the loved ones of those killed. Our thoughts are also with all those injured and affected by this horrific crime.
It's vital that we promote peace, unity and mutual respect and stand together against hatred and division at this difficult time.
STAND UP TO RACISM

https://x.com/AntiRacismDay/status/1973786806236881293

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Amnesty International UK @amnestyuk.bsky.social · 7d

Cruel policies lead to poverty. The 2 child cap punishes the poorest families. It must be removed in its entirety.

Labour could scrap cruel two-child benefit limit as possible replacement emerges

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is said to be looking at several options to replace the Tory-era austerity policy blamed for trapping hundreds of thousands of kids in poverty

www.mirror.co.uk

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Miguel Delaney @migueldelaney.bsky.social · 7d

Amnesty write letter to Fifa/Uefa calling on a ban for Israel over clubs playing games on occupied land, with gen sec Agnes Callemard also referencing how "Israel continues to perpetrate genocide"

Fifa has been accused of delaying decision on former

www.independent.co.uk/sport/footba...

Amnesty International calls on Fifa and Uefa to suspend Israeli Football Association

The letter, signed by Amnesty International’s Secretary General Agnès Callamard, argues the Israeli Football Association have breached Fifa statutes, amid growing calls for its exclusion

www.independent.co.uk

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Steve Cockburn @stevecockburn.bsky.social · 7d

Amnesty has written to call on FIFA and UEFA to suspend the Israeli FA until clubs from illegal settlements are excluded from its leagues.

While football supports Israel’s occupation, over 800 athletes & sports officials in Gaza have been killed in its genocide.

www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne....

Amnesty calls on FIFA, UEFA to suspend Israeli Football Association

There should be no place in football for clubs based in illegal settlements

www.amnesty.org

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Steve Cockburn @stevecockburn.bsky.social · 11d

Patriotism is for everyone

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Steve Cockburn @stevecockburn.bsky.social · 11d

Hadaway and shite, fascists.

Proud to be a Geordie as thousands come out to oppose the far right in Newcastle today.

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Steve Cockburn @stevecockburn.bsky.social · 14d

When historians look back on the collapse of the United Kingdom into both farce and fascism, this headline will be used to explain a lot.

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Steve Cockburn @stevecockburn.bsky.social · 15d

“Sporting bodies must not turn a blind eye to grave human rights violations, especially when their platforms are used to normalise injustices.”

UN experts call on FIFA and UEFA to expel Israel from international football, citing occupation and genocide.

www.ohchr.org/en/press-rel...

UN experts call for suspension of Israel from international football amid unfolding genocide in occupied Palestine

GENEVA – UN experts* today called on the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to suspend Israel as a country team from interna...

www.ohchr.org

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ALQST for Human Rights @alqst.bsky.social · 15d

In recent weeks, Saudi authorities have renewed efforts to displace residents of al-Muwaila village, part of the area earmarked for Neom.

Schools have been shut, forcing families to send children to Duba, 47km away.

And residents have been warned to evacuate or face power and water cuts.

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Steve Cockburn @stevecockburn.bsky.social · 19d

The greatest night of my teenage life that didn’t involve cider

#NEWBAR #nufc

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Steve Cockburn @stevecockburn.bsky.social · 20d

"Human dignity is not a commodity"

We @amnesty.org call on companies to pull the plug on supporting Israel's genocide, apartheid and occupation - none of which would be possible without the arms, surveillance equipment, bulldozers and cash they provide.

More here: www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...

Confronting the global political economy enabling Israel’s genocide

States and companies the world over are enabling or profiting from Israel’s prolonged violations of international law

www.amnesty.org

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Steve Cockburn @stevecockburn.bsky.social · Sep 7

A reminder that the majority of British people support welcoming refugees in a controlled and humane way.

The minority view is emboldened, dangerous and could grow. But most of the country is ready to hear a message that offers humane solutions, if not patronised or ignored.

Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · Sep 7

More in Common have produced research on attitudes to deporting people who come in small boats, uninvited, by characteristics.

A sixth of people support Farage (and now Conservative) policy in all the cases.

A quarter will deport genuine refugees.

Most will remove those without a refugee claim

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · Sep 4

Djed Spence likely to become England's first full international football cap with a Muslim faith.

"It's a blessing - it's just amazing. I don't have the words really ... Not just Muslim kids, any child of any faith. Put your mind to something and you can do it."

www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...

Djed Spence hopes becoming first Muslim England player will inspire others

Djed Spence hopes to inspire a new generation if he becomes the first Muslim player to represent the England men's team.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Philippe Auclair @philippeauclair.bsky.social · Aug 27

Very concerning news about Anatol Kotau of the Belarusian Sport Solidarity Foundation, who has gone missing in Istanbul on 21 August.
www.linkedin.com/posts/jens-s...

BSSF/Belarusian Sport Solidarity Foundation | Jens Sejer Andersen

Play the Game is deeply concerned to hear that Anatol Kotau, international coordinator of the Belarusian Sport Solidarity Foundation , has disappeared in Turkey. He flew from Warsaw to Istanbul on 21s...

www.linkedin.com

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Steve Cockburn @stevecockburn.bsky.social · Aug 28

The organisation she leads - The Angelou Centre - has launched a new project using art to help women heal, and a new report outlining their experiences and the failures of authorities ro listen to minoritised women.

It’s exceptional. Please read and share.

angelou-centre.org.uk/stories-of-c...

Stories of colour - The Angelou Centre

angelou-centre.org.uk

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Steve Cockburn @stevecockburn.bsky.social · Aug 28

This is my brilliant wife explaining how she and the women she works to support in the north east still feel deep fear of racist violence from the riots last year - and the continuing hate. It’s a humbling read.

www.bbc.com/news/article...

'We still live in fear a year after the riots' - BBC News

A year after anti-immigration protests, minoritised women say they are often too afraid to go out.

www.bbc.com

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Giles Wilkes @gilesyb.bsky.social · Aug 27

"Bluntly, if the government cannot make the point that it is a bad idea to give money to the Taliban, it is far from clear to me when a better opportunity to attack Farage is going to present itself."- on.ft.com/3HKB1zO via @stephenkb.bsky.social

Labour can’t turn voters against Nigel Farage if it doesn’t attack him

If government won’t call out the dangers of the Reform leader’s policies now, when will it?

on.ft.com

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · Aug 26

I contributed to this Guardian analysis by Kiran Stacey

Farage speaks for one quarter of the public with no sympathy at all for asylum seekers or refugees. But Starmer will only hold the Labour coalition together if he can speak to both control and compassion.

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Farage aims for hardline vibes with his mass deportation plan

Reform UK leader cuts loose with far-right anti-immigration rhetoric, but still finds little pushback from Labour or Tories

www.theguardian.com

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Steve Cockburn @stevecockburn.bsky.social · Aug 25

“We’re not against the World Cup... What we’re asking for is management of public spaces that’s not just for generating profits for private companies.”

www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

‘We get nothing’: residents fight back as Mexico builds big for 2026 World Cup

People living in the shadow of the country’s national Azteca Stadium in Mexico City say development plans will add to pressure on water sources and put green spaces at risk

www.theguardian.com

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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · Aug 25

A great many more people protested the plight of Sheffield Wednesday this month than have attended any protest against asylum hotels

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Sheffield Wednesday fans hold Chansiri protest ahead of home game

Fans want owner Dejphon Chansiri to sell the club following a turbulent time.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Steve Cockburn @stevecockburn.bsky.social · Aug 25

Famine as a weapon of war in Gaza and Sudan - “a grim example of twin themes of this moment: indifference and impunity”.

FT Visual & Data Journalism @data.ft.com · Aug 25

Global famine deaths rise as leaders use food as a weapon on.ft.com/3JuVjxK

Global famine deaths rise as leaders use food as a weapon

After decades of decline, the number of people dying from hunger is increasing as starvation spreads from Sudan to Gaza

on.ft.com

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