Daniel Twining

President @IRIglobal, supporting political freedom & democratic dignity in 100+ countries. Personally sanctioned by the Chinese Communist Party.

[Daniel Twining @DCTwining]

“Nothing in life is more liberating than to fight for a cause larger than yourself, something that encompasses you but is not defined by your existence alone.” @SenJohnMcCain @IRIglobal

[Mohan Malik 实事求是 @jmohanmalik]

Tightening the noose slowly day by day

[Daniel Twining @DCTwining]

Elected officials of all levels and global technology leaders need to be aware of the sophistication of the influence and intelligence operations of the Chinese Communist Party. @EliseStefanik
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[EPP Group @EPPGroup]

37 years ago, the Berlin Wall fell, ending decades of division and opening a new chapter of hope for a more united Europe. 🇪🇺

Today, we remember those who lost their lives and honour the courage of those who stood up against oppression.

Freedom is never guaranteed. Defend it every day.

[Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya @Tsihanouskaya]

I’m glad to be in Berlin today to address the Freedom and Security Women Summit at @Bundestag, 37 years after the Wall fell.

Berlin reminds us how quickly tyranny can fall. I believe with all my heart that our own day of freedom will come too.

#BerlinFreedomWeek @AlinejadMasih @JuliaKloeckner @Evelyn_Zupke

[Department of State @StateDept]

SECRETARY RUBIO on VENEZUELAN ELECTIONS: We're on pace, if things continue on schedule, to have new Supreme Court magistrates in place by the middle of next month, in December. Subsequent to that, very quickly thereafter, will be the creation of the new electoral council. These are two things that are essential.

[International Republican Institute @IRIglobal]

Our @stephennix met with Montenegro’s Prime Minister Milojko Spajić (@MickeySpajic) & Deputy Prime Minister Aleksa Bečić (@BecicAleksa) to advance cooperation on strengthening democratic institutions ahead of 🇲🇪’s 2027 national & local elections. IRI is committed to supporting a strong, democratic, & prosperous #Montenegro.

[Mike Pompeo @mikepompeo]

#OTD in 1989, the Berlin Wall fell, marking the beginning of the end of communist tyranny in Europe. As a young cavalry officer recently stationed in West Germany, the joy and hope was indescribable. Never forget the awesome power of the human desire for freedom.

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

We fight for freedom and die for freedom. Words are important. Words from the United States – the biggest supporter of freedom – are important. Support is important. If the words against Putin and his aggression are strong, if a support package for Ukraine is strong, Putin will think twice, three times, ten times about whether he wants to attack or maybe this war has been enough for him.

I always tried to make this point to the American President, with all due gratitude to him and his team: Putin respects only a strong position. Even from the enemy, but a strong position. We cannot end this war saying good things about him. We see it – the war is in its fifth year now.

From an interview with Jake Tapper on CNN. (2/3)

[Secretary Marco Rubio @SecRubio]

The U.S. strongly condemns the Hong Kong Court’s decision to once again sentence Joshua Wong for exercising his freedom of speech. He has used peaceful means to defend the rights promised to all individuals in Hong Kong.

We call for his immediate release and that of all unjustly detained persons.

[Christopher Walker @Walker_CT]

In this @TheNatlInterest article “How China’s Sharp Power Chills Global Free Speech" I argue China continues exploiting asymmetry between free and unfree systems, placing free ones at a strategic disadvantage. The Kylian Mbappé episode is part of a pattern https://t.co/X2YGg6EIQG

[International Democracy Union @idualliance]

Tomorrow, Tanzania’s opposition leader and IDU Executive Vice Chair Tundu Lissu could be convicted of treason, a capital charge, for demanding free elections. Calling for reform is not treason. A conviction would criminalise dissent and silence Tanzania’s opposition Read more here: https://t.co/1mUrGPmoeO #FreeTunduLissuNow 🇹🇿

[Mike Pompeo @mikepompeo]

The bravery of this young man is astonishing, and his persecution by the CCP is an outrage.

https://t.co/vOdiZJQrzF

[International Republican Institute @IRIglobal]

Building on our election observation mission to Colombia’s 2026 presidential election, IRI met with @CNE_Colombia President @JFLemosU, VP @joseaparraf, & newly elected magistrates to identify shared priorities & strengthen cooperation ahead of #Colombia’s 2027 regional elections. Strong democratic institutions are key to prosperity & stability in 🇨🇴 & across the Western Hemisphere.

[Damon M. Wilson @DamonMacWilson]

Joshua Wong was due to be free in January. Today, Hong Kong sentenced him to another 10 years under Beijing’s national security law.

A system that must keep a 30-year-old democracy advocate locked away is not showing strength. It is revealing fear.

#FreeJoshuaWong.

[Tom Tugendhat @TomTugendhat]

Take a moment today to think about the courage of Joshua Wong.

A young activist who’s only crime is defending the liberty of others in Hong Kong.

Today for his courage he’s been punished with 10 years in prison by the Chinese Communist Party.

He could have run. He could have lived in exile. He chose courage.

[Andreas Koureas FRAS FRSA 🇬🇧🎗️ @AndreasKoureas_]

Following Sir Winston Churchill’s death, his widow Clementine received many letters.

One particularly poignant,

“That he died is unimportant, for we must all pass away. That he lived is momentous to the destiny of all. He is not gone. He lives wherever men are free.”

[International Republican Institute @IRIglobal]

Grateful to Guatemala's President @BArevalodeLeon for welcoming an @IRIglobal delegation & for a valuable dialogue on shared regional priorities, including security, prosperity, & the rule of law. We remain committed to contributing to a democratic & prosperous future for #Guatemala. 🇬🇹

[Hong Kong Watch @hk_watch]

🚨 #HongKong activist Joshua Wong will be sentenced on Thursday after pleading guilty to ‘foreign collusion’, which carries a maximum penalty of life behind bars.

Imprisoned since 2020, he was originally due for release in January 2027. The international community must take concerted action to secure his freedom.

#FreeJoshuaWong

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[WORLD LIBERTY CONGRESS @WLCongress]

#FreedomStartsWithAName
#FreeThem

[Daniel Twining @DCTwining]

The Western Hemisphere produces more oil than the Middle East and twice as much natural gas.
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