A reporting blockade has hidden much of the truth about how all sides abused civilians in Ethiopia's civil war. Meanwhile Facebook-fuelled lies led to murder. Everywhere needs the internet, just not Zuch and Musk's vision of it. @Foxglove lead the debate. bbc.co.uk/news/technolog…

Two people - Daniel Edelstyn and Hilary Powell - have rallied our community to turn our road into a #solarpower station. It's inspiring others to follow suit, it's such a source of #community pride, and it was on the frontpage of yesterday's The Observer Magazine theguardian.com/environment/20…

A fair summary.

Democracy, by Pete and Dud.

Moments of joy and hope like this one following the #TurkeyEarthquake punctuate the years of brave, life-saving work by the #WhiteHelmets. You can support them here: whitehelmets.org/en/ The White Helmets The Syria Campaign bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-…

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It’s heartbreaking to see what #Sudan is going through💔 Four years of failed politico-military transition, Sudan is a typical “political market place” engulfed by pervasive proxy interests where civilians bear the brunt of violence. May stability and hope be restored🤲🏼

Here's a first indicator of what I'm up to now. Russia has to stay toxic for its invasion of Ukraine. beefeaterlondon, do the right thing and stop sales of this iconic British brand to Russia.

Today I wrapped a Ukrainian flag around Lacoste mannequins, protesting with French and Ukrainians against the company still doing business in Putin's Russia. We also took the message to #RolandGarros: Lacoste, #stopservingPutin. StandWithUkraine Ukraine Solidarity Project

My foray into direct action was on French TV this morning, with Lacoste stores in Russia in the spotlight again. While the company plays with words to dodge responsibility, the pressure builds, thanks to great collaboration between StandWithUkraine, @B4Ukraine and Ukraine Solidarity Project.

'Modern life is a battle for attention, and nature doesn't have an advertising budget.' Startling and lovely words from someone on BBC Radio 4 Today

This is a community that shines. So proud to be part of it, building our own power, harnessing the sun's power for art and nature and washing machines. #PowerStation

⚡️Breaking: Unilever CEO Hein Schumacher has promised Ukrainian veteran Oleh Symoroz to look at operations in Russia with “fresh eyes.” We really hope this means he’ll do the right thing. Good leaders make bold decisions. telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/…

Relatability test for our political leaders: can you imagine them ever being on the phone for an hour trying to sort out an insurance claim?

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Val beautifully, agonisingly captures the impossible expectations placed on Ukrainians - and Syrians, Sudanese and before them Rwandans, Cambodians... The challenge for we who aren't suffering loss each day: to live a fuller humanity, to lift our share of the burden, unprompted

Here comes PR, cross-party economic policy councils, citizens assemblies on infrastructure planning. Woo hoo!

A before/after comparison from war, where the 'after' is peaceful, reconstructed, liberated.

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We just launched our tour of brave Ukrainian frontline medics right outside UK Parliament in London. The medics brought with them a bombed out ambulance to show British public real-life consequences of Russia's attacks. In past 2 years alone Russia killed 190+ medics in Ukraine.