It was a moment words fail to describe. I couldn't even film more than a few seconds when we arrived at the place where our colleagues were targeted. We lost our colleague Issam Al-Abdullah and others were injured. We were together before we parted. Since the morning, we'd agreed to stay close for safety.
BREAKING: Israel has used white phosphorus in military operations in Gaza and Lebanon, putting civilians at risk of serious and long-term injuries.
White phosphorus causes excruciating burns and can set homes afire. Its use in populated areas is unlawful.
https://t.co/TbCVA5Qynp
We confirmed earlier today this baby girl, miraculously pulled out alive from under the rubble where she was born, has survived. She was found still attached to her mother’s umbilical cord. Her hometown Jandaris is estimated to be 25% reduced to rubble. Neither parent survived
Based on results from a representative survey in #Lebanon, @hrw found that nearly 70% of households are having difficulty making ends meet, yet fewer than 5% receive any kind of govt assistance.
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A panel discussion held at the 31st session of the CCPCJ & co- organised by the WJC, Belgium & UNODC offered recommendations and takeaways on tackling the #convergence of #EnvironmentalCrimes with other forms of organised crimes.
More here 👇: https://t.co/GU5UajWIWg
Congrats to Syrian rights lawyers @mazenadarwish3 & @anwaralbounni for their inclusion in 2022 #TIME100 list. A much-deserved honor at a time when creativity in accountability can be a gamechanger for Syria, MENA, the world. Here's to them, their teams & others in this space.
#BREAKING: Longtime Hezbollah-backed MP Talal Arslan loses seat in Aley to opposition list, Hezbollah official and newcomers' campaign manager tell @Reuters.
The list, "We United For Change," won *3 seats* in total in a major breakthrough for independents, campaign manager said.
I spent my morning searching the names of the released detainees in #syria, looking 4 my dad who completed 3228 days in #Assad’s prisons.
I didn't find him.
Every time I read a similar first name my heart grew bigger. Every time I read a different last name my chest tightened..
@desannev Beste Désanne, zou je mij kunnen volgen zodat ik je een DM kan sturen en/of je mailadres delen? Ik nodig je graag uit voor een aankomend programma @DeRodeHoed. Dank alvast!
#Lebanon weekend boat tragedy update @UNHCR confirms boat was carrying 84 passengers. 45 people have been rescued. At least 39 individuals reportedly died or remain missing. A 40 day old baby among 7 dead; 11 Syrians (7 dead or missing) the rest Lebanese
11 jaar geleden alweer begon in Syrië de opstand tegen het regime van president Assad. Honderdduizenden doden, tienduizenden vermisten en meer dan dertien miljoen ontheemden later is de vraag: hoe komen we tot enige vorm van gerechtigheid? We praten er vanavond over @DeRodeHoed
In fairness we - journalists like @LizSly - and especially Syrians who risked lives to document this & many other techniques now being reused in Ukraine - have been filling in the world for a decade and more.
Het is bijna 11 jaar geleden dat de oorlog in #Syrie begon. 15 maart ben ik te gast bij @DeRodeHoed om te praten over wat er verloren is gegaan én over stappen richting gerechtigheid. Met oa @ugur_umit_ungor en @WafaMustafa9. Kaarten hier: https://t.co/GdvFazO0pM