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The Civil Fleet @thecivilfleet.bsky.social · 4d

🚨🎧 NEW EPISODE 🎧🚨

David Yambio of @refugeesinlibya.bsky.social tells us about ‘The Book of Shame,’ which documents UNHCR's failures in Libya, Niger and Tunisia.

He also tells us how he found out that the Italian state had used an Israeli spy firm to tap his phone.

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MV Louise Michel @louisemichelcrew.bsky.social · 4d

Solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla

The ships of the Sumud Flotilla have been violently intercepted by Israeli forces. 42 boats, with more than 400 activists from across the world, had set sail to try to break the illegal siege on Gaza and to deliver aid to a population deliberately starved.

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The Civil Fleet @thecivilfleet.bsky.social · 5d

Israel accused of ‘piracy’ after abducting over 400 Global Sumud Flotilla activists and seizing their ships

Amnesty says Israel's attack was ‘a brazen assault against solidarity activists carrying out an entirely peaceful humanitarian mission’

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Israel accused of ‘piracy’ after abducting over 400 Global Sumud Flotilla activists and seizing their ships

ISRAEL was accused of “piracy and kidnapping” today after its soldiers abducted over 400 people from 42 boats in internationals waters last night as they attempted to deliver humanitari…

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SEA PUNKS @seapunks.bsky.social · 6d

During our last rescue mission, our RHIB was severely damaged and is no longer usable. We need a new one, and this quickly! The next rotation is already planned for November. To be able to cover these unexpected additional costs, we need your support!

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The Civil Fleet @thecivilfleet.bsky.social · 6d

🎙️ Keep your eyes on your podcast feeds... we've got a new episode coming soon! 🔊

In the meantime, be sure to listen to episode 78 with Grupa Granica and Szpila!

The Civil Fleet @thecivilfleet.bsky.social · 12d

🚨🎧 NEW EPISODE 🚨🎧

Activists from Grupa Granica and Szpila tell The Civil Fleet Podcast how solidarity with refugees was put on trial in Poland.

They tell us about the awful situation people-on-the-move face at the Poland-Belarus border, and how the government is only making it worse

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MV Louise Michel @louisemichelcrew.bsky.social · 8d

4. Anti-fascism is not an organisation to be banned. It is a decentralised and necessary practice, a daily act of care and defiance. Without it, every struggle for justice becomes impossible.

To criminalise anti-fascism is to clear the path for fascism.

Long live Antifa!

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MV Louise Michel @louisemichelcrew.bsky.social · 8d

1. Fascism is not a moment in history. It is a strategy of power: obedience enforced through hierarchy and the use of force. It thrives on division, exclusion, and the persecution of those who refuse to submit.

Anti-fascism is the refusal to accept such abuse of power. 🧵

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Sea-Watch (international) @en.sea-watch.org · 7d

A leaked document confirms the EU is still backing deterrence efforts, even though they know this money goes to human rights abusers. The EU has been funding Libyan militias for a long time. Just days ago, they fired on our Sea-Watch 5. Read more here: https://euobserver.com/migration/areb944fcf

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SEA PUNKS @seapunks.bsky.social · 7d

Our criticism is directed against state, organizations and military policies that violate human rights.

We stand with civilians – Palestinian, Jewish, Muslim, Israeli, and international - who fight and sustain for freedom, dignity, and justice.

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SOS Humanity @sos-humanity.bsky.social · 6d

We are looking for a SAR Coordinator!

👉 Do you have experience in search and rescue at sea, navigation and team leadership under pressure?
👉 Do you want to use your skills to save lives and protect human rights?

Then apply now! You find all info here: sos-humanity.org/en/get-invol...

On board - SOS HUMANITY

You want to join our crew on board the rescue ship Humanity 1? Check this page for more information!

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The Channel Monitoring Project @channelmonitoring.bsky.social · 7d

Last weekend, as the weather improved, more people tried to cross the Channel to reach safety in the UK. Four lost their lives in three separate incidents — one was a child. The government’s deterrent policies don’t work; they push people to take greater risks. We need #SafeRoutes now.

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Ian Hopkinson @ianhopkinson.bsky.social · 6d

What sort of world are we in where if some is granted refugee status they have to "earn the right" for their family to join them?

Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 6d

There is no such thing, as Starmer well knows, as a "golden ticket of resettlement and family reunion" for people who have been granted refugee status. This is meaningless guff aimed to play to populist fantasies that refugees get provided with everything. 1/

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Starmer to end asylum ‘golden ticket’ of resettlement and family reunion rights

People granted asylum will have to earn right to invite family in plan charities call ‘straight from populist playbook’

www.theguardian.com

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 6d

From 1939-1945 German officers also listened to speeches from civilians about how the laws of war didn’t apply to them. And then they participated in the Holocaust, starved millions of prisoners of war, destroyed villages and cities, and were defeated.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 8d

Hegseth: "We unleash overwhelming and punishing violence on the enemy. We also don't fight with stupid rules of engagement. We untie the hands of our warfighters to intimidate, demoralize, hunt, and kill the enemies of our country. No more politically correct and overbearing rules of engagement."

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The Civil Fleet @thecivilfleet.bsky.social · 6d

Screenshot from the #GlobalSumudFlotilla livestream

Looks the the crew on the Alma have assembled in preparation for an interception

Follow along here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEN2...

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The Civil Fleet @thecivilfleet.bsky.social · 6d

According to this tracker, the #GlobalSumudFlotilla Alma has been attacked

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Follow the live stream here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEN2...

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SOS Humanity @sos-humanity.bsky.social · 7d

Für unsere maritime Crew suchen wir ab sofort eine*n Kapitän*in mit Erfahrung im Bereich der Seenotrettung.

Bewirb dich jetzt!
📍 Einsatzgebiet: Zentrales Mittelmeer
🕒 Start: ab sofort

👉 Alle Details zur Ausschreibung findest du hier: sos-humanity.org/mitmachen/an...

Stellenausschreibung für eine*n Kapitän*in ab sofort.
Im Hintergrund ist die Brücke des Rettungsschiffes Humanity 1 abgebildet.

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The Civil Fleet @thecivilfleet.bsky.social · 6d

Update on the #GlobalSumudFlotilla

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The Civil Fleet @thecivilfleet.bsky.social · 6d

An update from the #GlobalSumudFlotilla

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The Civil Fleet @thecivilfleet.bsky.social · 6d

Global Sumud Flotilla activists sail on towards Gaza despite Israeli warship’s ‘intimidating’ manoeuvres

Francesca Albanese condemns states for not guaranteeing protection to the flotilla before it reaches the Gaza shore as GSF expect another attack

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Global Sumud Flotilla activists sail on towards Gaza despite Israeli warship’s ‘intimidating’ manoeuvres

UN Special rapporteur Francesca Albanese condemns Mediterranean states for not guaranteeing protection to the flotilla before it reaches the Gaza shore as GSF expect another attack AN ISRAELI warsh…

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Refugees in Libya @refugeesinlibya.bsky.social · 9d

We need your donations for numerous and valid purposes. Please donate and check our bio for different options.

www.paypal.me/Refugeesinli...

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Sea-Watch (international) @en.sea-watch.org · 9d

After an intense weekend that included being shot at by the so-called Libyan coastguard and rescuing 124 people, we disembarked safely in Naples and are already heading back into the Mediterranean. Fair winds and following seas!

Pictures by Laszlo Randelzhofer.

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Sea-Watch (international) @en.sea-watch.org · 9d

Libyan militias chase people in distress - one person drowned!

Yesterday, the so-called Libyan coastguard tried to force people back to Libya and chased them through the sea. When people fell into the water, they left them to die. One person drowned. This is murder!

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CompassCollective @compasscollective.bsky.social · 9d

Mithilfe von 2 erfahrenen Rechtsanwält:innen konnten wir die Trotamar III befreien. Auch die Geldbuße von 7500€ wurde pausiert. Doch dieser Erfolg kostete uns 8000€ Anwalts- & Gerichtskosten.

Hilf uns mit deiner Spende, den fortlaufenden Gerichtsprozess zu gewinnen!

www.startnext.com/freetrotamar3

ein Kampagnenmotiv der Crowdfunding-Kampagne "Free Trotamar III": gerettete Menschen an Bord der Trotamar III

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The Civil Fleet @thecivilfleet.bsky.social · 12d

🚨🎧 NEW EPISODE 🚨🎧

Activists from Grupa Granica and Szpila tell The Civil Fleet Podcast how solidarity with refugees was put on trial in Poland.

They tell us about the awful situation people-on-the-move face at the Poland-Belarus border, and how the government is only making it worse

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SOS Humanity @sos-humanity.bsky.social · 12d

🔴Breaking: This morning, our crew rescued 29 people, including 14 unaccompanied minors, exhausted and dehydrated. While rescuing, the crew witnessed a patrol vessel of the so-called Libyan Coast Guard with a lot of people on board – most likely an illegal pull-back. 1/2

(Deutsch) Ein Schnellboot mit aus Seenot Geretteten und Crewmitgliedern aus dem Rettungsteam des Rettungsschiffs Humanity 1 auf dem zentralen Mittelmeer, davor sprühende Gischt von Wellen eines zweiten Schnellboots, von dem aus das Foto gemacht wurde. / (English) A speedboat carrying people rescued from distress at sea and crew members from the rescue team of the search and rescue ship Humanity 1 in the Central Mediterranean, with spray from the waves of a second speedboat, from which the photo was taken, in the foreground.

(Deutsch) Auf dem zentralen Mittelmeer rettet die Crew des Rettungsschiffs Humanity 1 Menschen auf der Flucht von einem kleinen Kunststoffboot und nimmt sie an Bord eines schnellen Rettungsboots. / (English) In the Central Mediterranean, the crew of the search and rescue ship Humanity 1 rescues people fleeing from a small plastic boat and takes them on board a fast rescue boat.

(Deutsch) Crewmitglieder strecken aus Seenot geretteten Menschen auf der Flucht die Hände entgegen, um ihnen an Bord des Rettungsschiffs Humanity 1 zu helfen. / (English) Crew members reach out their hands to people rescued from distress at sea to help them board the search and rescue ship Humanity 1.

(Deutsch) Ein Foto von einem illegalen Pullback, bei dem ein Patrouillenschiffs der sogenannten libyschen Küstenwache Menschen zurückschleppt. Auf den Bug des Schiffs sind in kleinen Punkten abgefangene Menschen zu sehen. Rechts auf dem Foto ist ein leeres Boot zu sehen, mit dem Menschen versucht haben, über das zentrale Mittelmeer zu fliehen. / (English) A photo of an illegal pullback, in which a patrol boat of the so-called Libyan Coast Guard pulls people back. Small dots on the bow of the ship indicate the people who have been intercepted. On the right side of the photo, an empty boat can be seen, which people had used to try to flee across the Central Mediterranean.

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