Freelance journalist/researcher with a passion for democracy, human rights & wildlife preservation. Reporting on wars, uprisings & conservation

Joined January 2013
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This thread is only a fraction of what I've seen & what people told me in Sagaing, Myanmar. If any editors would be interested in any stories about Sagaing, the people, fighters, refugees, war crimes, drone units etc, or if anyone know of any editors who might, my DMs are open!
I have just come back Myanmar 🇲🇲 where I spent two weeks traveling around the resistance-held territories of the Sagaing region. Its a remote region which no other foreign press has managed to visit since the start of the war five years ago. I'll share some impressions below 🧵
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Don't these idiots know how dangerous this is. This is an African bush elephant, which are far more aggressive and unpredictable than their Asian cousins. One flash at the wrong time and you have a disaster on your hands.
HOUSTON — Elephant joins Texas GOP convention, and pees right between the press area and delegates, after Gov. Greg Abbott’s speech.
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Not to even mention that elephants are highly intelligent and emotional beings and he should never have been put in this position in the first place
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Thomas van Linge retweeted
The single most humiliating event of Russian campaign in Africa, going way beyond Tinzawaten 2024 disaster. Withdrawal of hundreds of Russian soldiers from Kidal on April 25/26, witnessed by massive al-Qaeda contingent and taunted on the way. No going back from this one. #Mali
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Sudan 🇸🇩: an RSF drone hit the main market in the town of Karnoi in northern Darfur today. The drone strike caused large parts of the market to burn down, killing 7 people and injuring 10 others.
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This will only fool the dumbest people, which I fear will be quite a lot.
Today, I’m releasing never before seen intelligence revealing new evidence of past US government funding for more than 120 biolabs in over 30 countries, including Ukraine. In support of President Trump‘s Executive Order to end federal funding of dangerous gain of function research around the world, and increase transparency and accountability, ODNI will continue working with partners across the Administration to identify where these labs are, what pathogens they contain, and what “research” is being conducted. odni.gov/index.php/newsroom/…
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A huge step for Ukraine 🇺🇦, Moldova 🇲🇩 and the EU 🇪🇺. A proud day to be European.
Today, the European Union took a major step forward. All Member States agreed to open the first accession negotiations cluster with Ukraine and Moldova. At the first Intergovernmental Conference on Monday, we will open the cluster on fundamentals; the backbone of the accession process. It covers the core values and principles on which the EU is built, from the rule of law to strong democratic institutions. This is a recognition of the determination, courage and hard work shown by both countries in advancing reforms, even in the face of immense challenges. And a signal that the EU’s offer of peace, stability and opportunity is unmatchable. Enlargement is a strategic choice. By bringing our nations closer together, we strengthen peace, security and prosperity across our continent. In a world marked by growing uncertainty, a larger European Union is in our common interest. Enlargement remains one of the EU’s greatest success stories and our best investment in our shared future.
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DRCongo 🇨🇩: footage of gunfire at the National Assembly in Kinshaha earlier this afternoon. People have been protesting constitutional amendments which would open the way for president Felix Tshisekedi to pursue a third term in office
🚨Des tirs sont entendus à l’instant aux abords du Palais du Peuple à Kinshasa. Les forces de l’ordre tentent de disperser des manifestants sur le boulevard Triomphal, à proximité du siège de l’ECiDé, le parti d’opposition dirigé par Martin Fayulu. L’opposition avait appelé à un rassemblement pour protester contre le changement de la Constitution. La circulation est perturbée.
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DRCongo 🇨🇩: violent crackdown in Kinshasa today as security forces raided the office of an opposition party. This follows reports of gunfire outside the National Assembly where protesters had been gathering to reject proposed constitutional ammendments.
#RDC: Répression sanglante du sit-in de l'opposition ce vendredi à Kinshasa. L'opposant Martin Fayulu a été blessé.
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Ukraine 🇺🇦: Russian shelling hit a postal service terminal in the city of Zaporizhzhia, causing the facility to catch fire.
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Myanmar 🇲🇲: a Karenni resistance sniper team taking out junta soldiers from a hilltop position overlooking the front.
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🇨🇦 nice but cold 🇺🇸 third world infrastructure 🇲🇽 born to be World Cup hosts
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Thomas van Linge retweeted
The Russians see the defectors from Trump’s movement — Owens, MTG, Massie and Carlson — as a political insurgency worth cultivating because rapprochement with the U.S. has failed and Ukraine is not only surviving but thriving. Even Vance, Russia’s best hope for 2028, is looking a busted flush as Rubio’s popularity rises. Expect to see more of this realignment, with Malofeev financing. They’ll position this as the authentic MAGA, even though it only serves a hostile foreign adversary’s interests.
🚨EXCLUSIVE: MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE APPEARS ON RUSSIAN STATE MEDIA Former congresswoman MTG steps up to the plate to help Russia’s influence operations Here she is being interviewed by Russian government propagandist & State Duma MP Yevgeny Popov for State TV channel Russia 1/Russia 24.
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Okay this all just sounds like another big bluff to me. But again, we'll have to wait for tonight to see
Is this just another aggressive attempt to push for a deal or is Trump basically declaring full on war on Iran? Guess we'll find out tonight.
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Well, there you have it x.com/WhiteHouse/status/2065…

🚨 President Donald J. Trump on cancelled scheduled strikes against Iran.
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Sudan 🇸🇩: debris is an RSF drone which slammed into a home in the city of El Obeid in North Kordofan.
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Is this just another aggressive attempt to push for a deal or is Trump basically declaring full on war on Iran? Guess we'll find out tonight.
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