Foreign Secretary David Lammy is wrong when he implies that the legal definition of genocide is dependent on how many people from an ethnic group are killed. Numbers are irrelevant - it’s the intent plus the acts of the perpetrator that matter. See:Art II, UN Genocide Convention

“In a small country, you are never far from your enemies.” That's what Paul Caruana Galizia wrote in his book: A DEATH IN MALTA about the fight against corruption, the death of Daphne Caruana Galizia, and her family's relentless fight for justice. So wonderful to see you in my part

‘I couldn’t cry over my children like everyone else’: the tragedy of Palestinian journalist Wael al-Dahdouh theguardian.com/world/2024/oct…

If you hear any words today. Let them Be this. Francesca Albanese, UN Special Rapporteur oPt speaking truth to power. As the United Nations Special Rapporteur, here she is passionately condemning the global community's silence and lack of empathy for the Palestinian people. United we stand 🕊️

💡Two weeks after being blocked by #HongKong authorities, the website of 如水 Flow HK, a media in exile in #Taiwan, is once again accessible through the mirror site technology of Operation #CollateralFreedom, initiated by RSF. rsf.org/en/hong-kong-r…

The entirety of Gaza is a disaster zone

Unfortunately, my politics are rooted in a deep love for humanity and the exhausting belief that a better world is possible

I asked the Government when it expects to introduce a new right of consular assistance in cases of human rights violations & raised the cases of Jimmy Lai in #HongKong and Alaa Abdel Fattah in #Eqypt - a blogger in jail for 10 years. #FreeJimmyLai Free Alaa

Today, PEN International launches the Day of the Imprisoned Writer campaign, calling for urgent global action to release and protect Jimmy Lai (Hong Kong), Alaa Abd el-Fattah (Egypt), Jose Rubén Zamora (Guatemala), and Kaciaryna Andrejeva (Belarus). Join us in standing with them

There is an increasing consensus that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza because the evidence is overwhelming. Here is a reminder of some of the available and useful resources: An initial syllabus: 13 October 2023, Raz Segal, jewishcurrents.org/a-textbook-cas… 15 October 2023: Public

Gov.declines to say it will make Jimmy Lai’s release from prison in Hong Kong & safe passage to the UK a precondition of any resumption of investment talks with the authorities but Jenny Chapman says“Jimmy Lai’s case remains a priority for the Government"davidalton.net/2024/11/15/ask…

Brilliant initiative from PEN International!

Guatemalan court overturns order that freed journalist José Rubén Zamora, orders his return to jail (from The Associated Press) By Sonia Pérez D. 💚 apnews.com/article/guatem…

📣 RSF welcomes the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention’s finding that Jimmy Lai is wrongfully detained and call for his immediate release. The 76 year-old publisher’s national security trial resumes next week in #HongKong. It’s time to #FreeJimmyLai! doughtystreet.co.uk/news/un-workin…

RSF is alarmed by a court decision in #Guatemala🇬🇹 that could see #JoseRubénZamora’s return to jail less than a month after his release to house arrest. The need for his full and unconditional release has never been more urgent - and he must be protected. #FreeZamora #ZamoraLibre

Keeping one foot here in the cesspit for now, but the other is over on bluesky, come find me: FC Garvey.bsky.social

Today, as Alaa Abd el-Fattah spends yet another birthday in prison in Egypt, PEN colleagues around the world are continuing to call for his release. #FreeAlaa PEN International Free Alaa

Thank you Keir Starmer for following through on making #JimmyLai's case a priority. The fact the media was forced to leave the room perpetuates the darkness the CCP has thrown over #HongKong and #PressFreedom everywhere.

Today is Alaa Abdel Fattah's 43rd birthday. Having completed his sentence, he should be celebrating with his family in the #UK, instead of spending yet another birthday in jail. We call on #Egypt to release him immediately and unconditionally. #FreeAlaa👇 rsf.org/en/rsf-calls-e…

The government can’t claim to uphold human rights while arming those who violate them. My Bill would suspend arms sales where there’s credible evidence of war crimes — starting with Israel. I’ve urged the Prime Minister not to block it when it returns to Parliament on 14 March.