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#FreePalestine Nobody's free until everybody's free (she/they)

[In Sol مہدی @rushmew]

“If you have come here to help me, you are wasting your time. But if you have come because your liberation is bound up with mine, then let us work together.”
-Lilla Watson

[In Sol مہدی @rushmew]

@darab_farooqui Maybe 'Free Palestine' on that stage is an ok right thing to do?

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my response to Mayor Mamdani, the reporters calling me, etc.

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Mark Carney is renewing ties with Narendra Modi’s far-right Indian government, and ignoring Modi's alleged violent interference in Canada

I spoke with @saima_desai about Carney's business-first approach for our latest @TheBreachMedia podcast

https://t.co/mNc6kR9pDM

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A thread.🧵

In Dec 2019, millions of Indians, led by Muslim women, launched the most peaceful, powerful movement in decades against CAA. They braved cold, brutality, and hate for the Constitution.

Then came the 'Delhi Pogrom'.

This is the full story the nation tried to forget.

This thread is over 13,000 words, a rigorous, evidence-based timeline of the anti-CAA movement, culminating at Delhi pogrom.

Bookmark it, read it slowly, and share it widely.

We will smash Sanghi propaganda for good this time.

It took me more than a week to write with fact-checking help from @Grok

Let's begin.

#DelhiPogrom

Our Story starts in December, 2019.

December 4, 2019

The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was cleared by the Union Cabinet for introduction in the parliament.

After the bill was cleared, violent protests erupted in Assam, especially in Guwahati, and other areas in the state. In Dispur, several thousands of protesters broke down police barricades to protest in front of the Assam Legislative Assembly building.

Demonstrations were held in Agartala. Six people died and fifty people were injured in the protests against the Act.

In Assam and parts of the Northeast, opposition was rooted in fear of influx from Bangladesh, regardless of religion.

The CAA was viewed as violating the Assam Accord (1985), which set March 24, 1971, as the cut-off for detecting/deporting illegal immigrants. Protesters argued it would legalize post-1971 Hindu Bengali migrants, swamping indigenous Assamese language/culture and resources.

Protests were led by ethnic Assamese organizations like the All-Assam Students' Union (AASU), Krishak Mukti Sangram Samiti (KMSS), and Asom Jatiyatabadi Yuba Chatra Parishad. Primarily Hindus.

So Indian Muslims didn’t even start the protest, it started in North East.

Protests turned violent in places (e.g., barricades broken in Dispur, arson, clashes), leading to curfews, army deployment, and police firing.

December 9, 2019
The bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha by the Minister of Home Affairs, Amit Shah.

December 10, 2019
The bill was passed with 311 members voting in favor and 80 against.

December 11, 2019
The bill was subsequently passed by the Rajya Sabha with 125 votes in favor and 105 votes against it.
Those parties that had voted in favor include BJP allies such as the Janata Dal (United) and the AIADMK and non-aligned parties such as the Biju Janata Dal.

December 12, 2019
After receiving assent from the President of India, the bill assumed the status of an act. The act would come into force on 10 January, chosen by the Government of India, and would be notified as such.

Dipanjal Das and Sam Stafford were killed in police firing during a protest in Guwahati. Akhil Gogoi was taken in preventive custody.

NO SIGNIFICANT MUSLIM PROTEST YET.

December 13, 2019
UK, US, France, Israel and Canada issued travel warnings for their citizens visiting India's north-east region, where the protests were mainly taking place, asking them to "exercise caution".

The Chief Ministers of the Indian states of West Bengal, Punjab, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh had stated that they would not implement the act.

December 14, 2019
Ishwar Nayak was killed in police firing at a protest in Assam.

Thousands of people protested against the law at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. People of all religion come together to protest against CAA/NRC.

December 15, 2019
A protester named Dipanjal Das (a 20-year-old college student) died on December 15 from injuries sustained in police firing the previous day (December 14) in Guwahati's Hatigaon area.

A group of artists in Guwahati staged a concert in protest against the Citizenship Amendment Act 2019.
The First Significant Muslim Protests happen at two places. Jamia Milia and Aligarh Muslim University. Which were completely Brutalized by the Police.

Jamia Millia Islamia: Students marched peacefully from campus toward Parliament to protest the CAA's passage. Police stopped the march near Holy Family Hospital, leading to clashes.

In the evening (7–8 p.m.), Delhi Police forcefully entered the campus without permission from university authorities.

They fired tear gas shells inside buildings, including the Dr. Zakir Husain Library (Old Reading Hall), where non-protesting students were studying for exams.

Viral CCTV footage later showed police beating students hiding under tables, breaking doors, and vandalizing the library.

Injuries: Over 200 students injured (some with fractures, head injuries).
Detentions: Around 100 students detained (many released later).

Aligarh Muslim University: Peaceful Protests began outside the university gate in the afternoon.

In the evening, police entered the campus and used tear gas and lathi-charge. Students reported severe brutality, including in hostels.

Injuries: At least 100 students injured; several lost fingers due to tear gas canister explosions.
Internet shutdown imposed in Aligarh district.

December 16, 2019
This day marked widespread peaceful protests, political responses, and the beginning of iconic sit-ins, with some localized tensions.

Lucknow (Nadwa College): On December 16, around 300 students planned a peaceful march against CAA in solidarity with AMU/Jamia.
Police locked the gates, prevented them from exiting, and a brief clash ensued. 15–20 students injured; 30 charged (including serious sections like attempt to murder). Nadwa College closed till January 5 as a result.

Priyanka Gandhi at India Gate: Yes, on December 16, she led a silent protest/dharna with 300 Congress workers in solidarity with Jamia students.

AASU Satyagraha in Assam: Yes, AASU's three-day mass satyagraha (non-violent civil disobedience) across Assam ran from December 16–18 (detentions occurred, but protesters released later).

West Bengal: Thousands joined a massive rally led by Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and TMC in Kolkata (from Red Road to Jorasanko Thakurbari). She vowed not to implement CAA/NRC in Bengal.

Shaheen Bagh Sit-In Begins: Late evening December 15/early December 16, local Muslim women (inspired by Jamia police action) started the indefinite blockade at Shaheen Bagh in Delhi.
This became the most iconic, longest-running protest site (lasting until March 2020).

Protests spread to cities like Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru. Internet suspensions continued in parts of Assam and UP.

The day focused on peaceful defiance and political mobilization amid heavy restrictions (e.g., Section 144 in many areas).

December 17, 2019
Seelampur Clashes (Delhi)
Violent clashes broke out in Northeast Delhi's Seelampur (and adjoining Jafrabad) area starting around noon–2 p.m.

The protest began peacefully against the CAA but turned violent when police stopped marchers and lathi charged.

Protesters pelted stones; police responded with tear gas, batons, and lathi-charge.

Damage included several motorcycles torched, buses and private vehicles vandalized (windows broken), and a police booth affected (though reports vary on whether a full police station was set on fire—most say a booth/post was damaged).

Several metro stations closed (e.g., Seelampur, Welcome, Jaffrabad, Maujpur-Babarpur, others temporarily).

Two FIRs registered; tension lingered into the evening.
This was the first major violent flare-up in Delhi since the Jamia incidents, in a Muslim-majority area.

Kerala Hartal: A dawn-to-dusk hartal (shutdown) was observed across Kerala, called by a coalition of over 30 organizations. It protested the CAA and police brutality against students (e.g., Jamia/AMU).
Impact varied: Stronger in northern Kerala (Malabar region, e.g., Kannur, Kozhikode roads deserted); partial elsewhere. Over 200–233 preventive arrests; no major deaths reported.

Opposition Leaders Meet President: A multi-party delegation (led by Sonia Gandhi, including Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav, Sitaram Yechury, D. Raja, and others) met President Ram Nath Kovind to demand CAA withdrawal and probe into police actions.

Other Protests: Peaceful demonstrations continued in cities like Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru; some universities held solidarity events.

International Echoes: Early overseas solidarity protests began emerging (e.g., small gatherings in the US/UK), building toward larger ones soon after.

No deaths were reported on December 17.

Overall, December 17 showed the movement spreading with a mix of violence (Seelampur) and organized shutdowns (Kerala), amid growing political pressure.

December 18, 2019
The Supreme Court (bench headed by Chief Justice S.A. Bobde) heard around 60 petitions challenging the constitutional validity of the CAA.
The court refused to stay (halt) the implementation of the Act. It issued notices to the Central Government, seeking a response within four weeks.
The next hearing was fixed for January 22, 2020.
Additionally, the court suggested the government consider publicizing the aims, objectives, and benefits of the CAA (e.g., via audio-visual media) to counter misinformation and fake news circulating about it.
This was the first major judicial engagement with the challenges to the law.

International Academics' Statement: A global statement condemning the "recent police action and brutalization of students at Jamia Millia Islamia University and Aligarh Muslim University" began circulating widely and gaining signatures.

Signatories included prominent academics like Noam Chomsky, Judith Butler, Romila Thapar, and others from institutions worldwide.

Protests Continued Peacefully in Many Places: Despite restrictions, demonstrations occurred in cities like Chennai, Pune, and others. Left parties announced nationwide protests for the next day (December 19).
Political Responses: A Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) delegation met President Ram Nath Kovind, urging withdrawal of CAA and a judicial probe into police actions at Jamia/AMU.

No Major Violence Reported This Day: The focus shifted somewhat to legal and international condemnation, following the Seelampur clashes on December 17.

Overall, December 18 was a relatively calmer day on the streets compared to surrounding dates, with attention turning to the judiciary and global solidarity.

December 19, 2019
This day saw nationwide defiance of prohibitory orders, heavy police crackdowns, the first protest-related deaths, massive detentions, and significant disruptions.

Deaths: 3 protesters killed — 2 in Mangaluru (Jaleel Kudroli, 49, and Nausheen Bengre, 23, from police firing during clashes near a police station) and 1 in Lucknow (Mohammed Wakeel, 24–32, from alleged gunshot injury amid violence/arson).

Bans and Internet Shutdowns: Section 144 imposed across Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka (including Bengaluru/Mangaluru), and parts of Delhi (under central control). Mobile internet suspended in parts of Delhi (briefly), Bengaluru, Dakshina Kannada (Mangaluru), and multiple UP districts (Lucknow till noon December 21; also, Sambhal, Aligarh, Mau, Ghaziabad, Azamgarh, and others).

Protests Defying Bans: Peaceful gatherings at Delhi's Red Fort (prevented/detained) and Bengaluru (Town Hall area).

Large Protests: Tens of thousands in Hyderabad, Patna, Chandigarh, Kolkata (thousands at Moulali, peaceful), and other cities. Social media calls for peaceful action widespread.

Detentions in Delhi: Around 1,200–1,500 protesters detained (including Umar Khalid, Yogendra Yadav, Sitaram Yechury near Red Fort).

Flight Disruptions: At least 700 flights delayed and 20+ cancelled (mainly IndiGo: 19 cancelled, others delayed due to crew/passengers stuck on NH-8/Gurugram-Delhi highway from road closures).

Bengaluru Detentions: Historian Ramchandra Guha (detained at Town Hall while holding a poster/protesting peacefully) + several professors/activists; police reported 200–1,000 detentions citywide.

Mangaluru Curfew and Hospital Incident: Curfew imposed till December 20; allegations police forced entry into Highland Hospital (where victims were taken) and assaulted staff/injured.

UNICEF Statement: Issued a statement urging respect for children's rights to freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and protest under the Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Ahmedabad Clash: Violent in Shah-e-Alam Roza area (2,000 protesters); police used tear gas against stone-pelting.

Hyderabad Detentions: 90 protesters, including 50 University of Hyderabad students.

Mumbai Protest: The massive anti-CAA protest at August Kranti Maidan drew thousands (Quint estimate about a Lakh people), with Bollywood celebrities like Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Kabir Khan, Swara Bhasker, and others joining. It was peaceful and one of the largest single gatherings that day.

Nationwide Scale — Protests in over 50 cities across 24 states/UTs; Left parties called for coordinated action.

Political Delegations — Opposition leaders continued pressing President/Government.

No Major Violence in Some Areas — Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad largely peaceful despite scale.

December 20, 2019
This was one of the deadliest and most intense days of the early anti-CAA protests, with widespread violence, police crackdowns, and defiance across India, particularly in Uttar Pradesh (UP).

Protests coincided with Friday (Jumma) prayers, leading to large gatherings at mosques.
Nationwide, Section 144 bans on gatherings were imposed in many areas (especially BJP-ruled states like UP and Karnataka), with internet/mobile services suspended in multiple districts.

Despite this, demonstrations erupted in over 20 cities, resulting in hundreds of arrests, and allegations of severe police brutality. Total protest-related deaths reached at least 11 by day's end (mostly in UP).

Deaths in Uttar Pradesh:
At least 6 protesters killed in separate police firing incidents amid clashes during anti-CAA demonstrations (one each in Meerut, Sambhal, Kanpur, and Firozabad; two in Bijnor). UP's Director General of Police, OP Singh, denied police fired bullets, claiming no fatalities from police action and attributing deaths to "cross-firing" or protester violence.

This brought the total UP death toll to 9 (including earlier incidents). Police shot tear gas, lathi-charges, and reportedly live ammunition.

Widespread Police Brutality in Uttar Pradesh: Reports documented excessive force, arbitrary detentions, and targeted raids, primarily against Muslim-majority areas.

In Muzaffarnagar, police allegedly stormed a madrassa (Islamic seminary) after Friday prayers, ransacked it, beat residents, broke doors, confiscated phones and money, and detained cleric Asad Raza along with 35 students (15 under 18) without explanation.

In Lucknow, one death occurred; police clashed with crowds.

In Varanasi, 69 people (including BHU students and activists) were arrested during a peaceful protest and charged under serious IPC sections (147/148/149/188/332/353/341 and 7 CLA).

Police issued notices to over 3,000 people statewide warning against protesting.

Internet services were suspended in Lucknow (till noon Dec 21), Sambhal, Aligarh, Mau, Ghaziabad, Azamgarh, and other districts to curb mobilization.
Human rights groups like HRW and Amnesty later alleged systematic bias, with police aiding or ignoring mobs in some cases.

Priyanka Gandhi attempted to visit victims' families in Meerut but was stopped by police en route.

Delhi Protests and Jama Masjid March: Bhim Army chief Chandrashekhar Azad led a massive protest at Jama Masjid after Friday prayers, defying police bans. Thousands gathered inside and on the mosque steps, waving Indian flags and chanting anti-CAA slogans.

Azad was briefly detained during a scuffle but escaped, reappearing with a copy of the Constitution amid cheers; police searched for him afterward but he remained at large.

Police imposed Section 144, shut 14 metro stations (including near HQ), and suspended mobile/internet services in parts of the city. Hundreds were detained citywide.

In Jafrabad, locals offered tea and roses to police in a gesture of peace.

Congress leaders like Priyanka Gandhi joined a protest at India Gate.

Allegations surfaced of police beating students (including minors) in the cold.

Mangaluru (Karnataka) Aftermath: Curfew extended till December 20 following previous day's deaths; police allegedly forced entry into Highland Hospital (where victims were treated) and assaulted staff/injured.

Pune: Over 10,000 marched peacefully against CAA.
Mumbai: 5,000+ gathered; a pro-CAA event also held.
Chennai: 600 booked for unlawful assembly, including actor Siddharth, musician TM Krishna, and VCK leader Thirumavalavan.

Hyderabad: 90+ detained, including 50 University of Hyderabad students.
Patna (Bihar): 200+ detained.
Bengaluru: Hundreds detained, including historian Ramchandra Guha.
Kolkata: Thousands at Moulali protested peacefully.

Shaheen Bagh (Delhi): Ongoing sit-in intensified with locals blocking roads and setting up stages.
Telangana: Women HRDs Arundhati Dhurru, Meera Sangamitra, and Madhavi arrested while protesting.
Jharkhand: Protests in Ranchi and Jamshedpur against CAA's impact on tribals.
Disruptions and International Response: In Delhi, road closures caused 700+ flight delays and 20+ cancellations.
UNICEF urged respect for children's protest rights.
Amnesty India condemned the crackdown.

December 21, 2019

Chandrashekhar Azad's arrest: He was arrested early on December 21 (after evading police on December 20 during/after the Jama Masjid protest). Along with 30 others; three FIRs registered for violence on December 20 (at Delhi Gate, Daryaganj, and Seemapuri areas).

Peaceful protests in West Bengal, Assam, Meghalaya, Maharashtra, Delhi: Peaceful rallies in these states/regions, including Delhi (smaller gatherings despite bans).

All-woman protest in Assam: An all-woman protest organized across Assam on December 21.
Spontaneous 1.5 km march in Kolkata: Partial—protests/rallies occurred (including student-led ones), but no specific confirmation of a single "1.5 km spontaneous march"; Kolkata saw ongoing demonstrations.

Clashes near Chennai Central: CPI-M/Left activists attempted rail roko (train blockade) at MGR Chennai Central station; foiled by police with some scuffles, but no major clashes reported.

RJD protests in Patna/Bihar: RJD-called Bihar bandh on December 21 disrupted rail/road traffic (supporters blocked stations, roads); largely enforced in Patna and other towns. RJD's statewide shutdown widely observed; rail/road blockades, preventive arrests (1,550 reported).

Amir Hanzla death: He (18-year-old) went missing during RJD bandh/protests on December 21 in Phulwari Sharif (Patna); body found decomposed on December 31. Killed (beaten) allegedly by fringe Hindutva group members.

Internet/Restrictions: Continued suspensions in UP districts and parts of other states.
Other Protests: Smaller defiance in banned areas; focus on solidarity post-December 20 violence.
Overall, a transitional day: arrests after December 20 peak, peaceful actions elsewhere, and pro-CAA academic pushback.

December 22, 2019
Ashok Gehlot's Rally: Rajasthan CM led the massive "Samvidhan Bachao Rally" (peaceful march) in Jaipur against CAA/NRC. Attendance estimates: 3 lakh (300,000) per police and media reports (e.g., India Today, Firstpost). Gehlot also stated Rajasthan would not implement CAA/NRC.

Karnataka Compensation: CM B.S. Yediyurappa announced ₹10 lakh ex-gratia each to families of the two Mangaluru victims (killed December 19). It was later put on hold/withheld (around December 25–26) pending inquiry into their involvement in violence.

Uttar Pradesh Panel: UP government began the process to assess public property damage from protests and recover losses by seizing/alienating alleged protesters' properties (following CM Yogi Adityanath's statements). This led to controversial notices/hoardings in coming days.
Curfew relaxed/extended in parts of Mangaluru.

Pro-CAA academic statement circulated (counter to anti-CAA ones).
Ongoing internet suspensions in UP districts.
Prime Minister Modi addressed a rally in Delhi (Ramlila Maidan), defending CAA and denying national NRC discussions.
No major new violence or large-scale protests reported that day.

December 23, 2019

Bangalore Protest: Large peaceful anti-CAA protest in Bengaluru (at Town Hall/Mysore Bank Circle area). Crowd estimates: 50,000–80,000 (police: lower end; organizers/media: up to 80,000). It concluded peacefully despite Section 144.

Dibrugarh Arrests: Assam Police arrested 55 people in Dibrugarh district for alleged involvement in violence/arson during earlier anti-CAA protests (part of ongoing crackdown in the Northeast).

Assault on Migrant Labourers: Three migrant workers from West Bengal were assaulted in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh by unidentified persons who accused them of supporting anti-CAA protests. They were beaten and forced to chant "Jai Shri Ram."

FIR against Amanatullah Khan: Delhi Police registered FIR against AAP MLA Amanatullah Khan (Okhla) for allegedly sharing an "objectionable" social media post related to CAA protests.

Rampur Arrests: 31 people arrested in Rampur, UP, for violence during anti-CAA protests (part of statewide action; UP had arrested thousands by this point).
Ongoing Crackdown in UP: More arrests statewide; property damage assessment/recovery process advanced (hoardings with protester photos began appearing soon after).

Northeast Curfews Relaxed: Partial relaxation in Assam after weeks of unrest.

No Major New Violence: Day passed largely peacefully elsewhere; protests winding down toward Christmas lull.

December 24, 2019

NPR Approval and Funding: The Union Cabinet approved the updation of the National Population Register (NPR) during the 2021 Census cycle and allocated ₹3,941 crore. This reignited fears that NPR was a precursor to NRC, fuelling protests.

German Student Deportation: Jakob Lindenthal, a 22-year-old German exchange student at IIT Madras, was deported (deported on December 24 or shortly after) for participating in anti-CAA protests (he held placards at a Chennai rally). FRRO revoked his visa for "political activity."

Police Vandalism Reports in UP: Multiple eyewitness accounts, videos, and reports (from areas like Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Bijnor, and others) alleged police vandalizing homes/shops/vehicles, beating residents (including women/children), and falsely accusing/arresting locals for protest-related damage during raids. Human rights groups later documented this as part of excessive force.

Aligarh Muslim University Candle March: Around 1,000–1,200 AMU students/alumni organized a peaceful candlelight vigil/march on campus against CAA/police brutality. Police booked them under Section 144 violations and other sections; several detained briefly.

Ongoing Restrictions: Internet remained suspended in parts of UP; preventive arrests continued.
Smaller Protests: Scattered peaceful demonstrations (e.g., candle marches in Delhi, Chennai); no major violence reported.

December 26–28, 2019

26 December
Sambhal notices: District administration issued notices to 26 people for alleged property damage during protests, asking them to explain or pay. Assessed damage: Reports vary slightly (~₹11–15 lakh). This was part of statewide actions (e.g., similar in Rampur, Bijnor).

27 December
Delhi detentions: 357 protesters (including 75 women) detained by Delhi Police near UP Bhawan during a protest against CAA and alleged UP police atrocities. They were later released.

28 December
Congress foundation day (135th): Party organized "Save Bharat-Save Constitution" (or "Save India-Save Constitution") flag marches nationwide, including a prominent one in Mumbai. Similar events held in many states/cities.

Meerut penalty demand: Administration demanded recovery of 40 lakh total for December 20 damages, with 25,000 each from over 140 people.

UP continued posting hoardings/photos of "identified rioters" and expanding recovery notices statewide.
No major fresh violence reported.

December 29–31, 2019
29 December
Shaheen Bagh (ongoing since Dec 15, led mainly by Muslim housewives, elderly women, and children) gained further mainstream/international spotlight for resilience amid harsh winter. Delhi recorded extreme cold that month (one of the coldest Decembers on record; lows around 2–4°C on some nights, though the absolute "second coldest night in 100 years" often referenced for Dec 31 midnight).

Kolkata Rainbow Pride Walk: LGBTQ+ activists marched, prominently protesting CAA/NRC alongside pride issues.

31 December
Anti-CAA protests marked New Year's Eve in multiple cities (Delhi/Shaheen Bagh—national anthem sung at midnight; Hyderabad; Bhubaneswar; Mumbai; Kolkata). Peaceful defiance despite cold/restrictions.
Shaheen Bagh's New Year anthem sing-along became iconic.

No major new violence; focus on endurance and symbolism.

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[In Sol مہدی @rushmew]

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pp.98-105, The Feared, Conversations with Eleven Political Prisoners, @neetakolhatkar

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[In Sol مہدی @rushmew]

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New ⁦@abcnews⁩ piece uncovers a disturbing rise in racist slurs online mocking victims of the recent plane crash in India.

It also cites our January 2025 report, which documented an unprecedented wave of anti-Indian racist hate on X.
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“We are all going to be accountable for what is happening today in Gaza. We all are going to be asked the question, 'What have you done? What have you done in your lifetime? What have you done while genocide was running in front of your eyes?’” #MarchToGaza

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No sleeping— just raw HORROR and the screams of children and women who were just bombed in a nearby tent in Al-Mawasi so-called "Safe Zone" in western Khan Yunis.

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[Conrad Barwa @ConradkBarwa]

"They are also for the liking of the male techie", the erasure of women in Indian media,

pp.ix-xv, "The Many Lives of Syeda X: The Story of an Unkown Indian", @nehadixit123

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[South Asian Diaspora Action Collective @sadacmtl]

Kashmir and India-Pakistan War Games 2025
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