I see so many parents crying in videos for their children entering resistance forces.
I see so many parents crying at the airport bidding farewell to their children.
This country is a total shit show. The regime tore apart countless families and killed the future of the youth.

Hong Kong lawmaker Paul Tse adds ‘criticism’ disclaimer to Facebook account declaring that his “criticisms” are meant to improve govt policies and not create hatred, becoming the first politician to do so following A23 sc.mp/ydggd?utm_sour…

217 civilians from #Myanmar fled into #Thailand early Sat morning & offered shelter in Mae Sot, Tak Province. Thai soldiers have been deployed next to the border, ready to defend kingdom's territorial sovereignty as fightings continue & anti-junta forces gaining an upper hand.

A fantastic weekend read.

One woman miscarried in the restroom lobby of a Texas emergency room as front desk staff refused to admit her... And in North Carolina, a woman gave birth in a car after an emergency room couldn’t offer an ultrasound.

Powerful reporting from Amanda Seitz apnews.com/article/pregna…

Robert Wood is, again, the global face of America's deeply unpopular policy towards the current situation in Gaza. This photo everywhere this morning in Asia, as was the previous one, and will likely be long remembered and invoked even if Wood's name is not.

Apple removed WhatsApp and Threads from its app store in China on Friday saying it was ordered to by the government, the latest example of censorship demands as China tightens internet controls.
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Japan and South Korea, steadfast US allies, break and vote in favor of Palestinian state despite US push for them to abstain and not force US veto

1/5 Myawaddy - the main commercial border crossing to Thailand from Myanmar - is great eg. of this. Commentators rushed to proclaim Myawaddy as liberated from Junta - often in jubilant tone lacking sensitivity for reality for civilians. Reality on ground rather more complicated.

“The most important fight against communism is the one that’s done in the schoolrooms.' What year is it?

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MSF Office and pharmacy destroyed in fire amid ongoing violence.

Another blow for communities in Rakhine state facing the decimation of available healthcare options and their continued denial of access to humanitarian assistance.

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Over HK$9 million of Hong Kong taxpayer money spent in rent, salaries by ex-leader Carrie Lam’s office

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Bizarre, as always, 24 K-pop stars (state media refers to them as 'artistes') have arrived in Myanmar for a junta backed tour and New Year celebration. Here are some having what is surely a fun dinner with former general Maung Maung Ohn.

Iran's barrage vs Israel may delay the confrontation, but Dem discontent over Biden's approach to Gaza war is growing. In Congress, polls & campus activism, he now faces more internal discontent over a FP decision than any D president in decades. My take. theatlantic.com/politics/archi…

Fanned the fire until it took on a life of its own and the masters became unhappy. Some people seem to believe that it is Carrie Lam who is on trial.

New from The Washington Post: an investigation into the killing of Hind Rajab and the paramedics that came to help her, with sat imagery + photos + videos + munition and audio analysis showing the deaths were consistent with Israeli weapons & armored vehicles washingtonpost.com/world/interact…

USC has canceled the commencement speech of 2024 valedictorian Asna Tabassum, citing safety concerns. Asna says USC gave no evidence of threats but noted that 'anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian voices' have subjected her to 'racist hatred.' Her statement: bit.ly/3xNd9WA