The trial of Atef Najib opened in Syria on April 26, with Najib facing charges related to "crimes against the Syrian people." Perpetrators should be held accountable, but accountability only lasts if the process itself is solid. HRW's Hiba Zayadin is in Damascus ⤵️

NEW: The M23 armed group and Rwandan military forces carried out an abusive month-long occupation of an eastern Democratic Republic of Congo city beginning in December 2025. HRW documented numerous horrific abuses but may have only scratched the surface. Read more: https://bit.ly/4eLP0n8

17 years ago, Sri Lanka’s civil war came to an end in Mullaitivu, Sri Lanka. During the final clash between Sri Lankan military and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam, tens of thousands of civilians were killed. 17 years on, there has been no accountability.

A video shared by Israel’s National Security Minister Ben-Gvir shows Israeli security forces humiliating detained international activists. When a senior minister taunts detainees on camera, it is a signal that abuse is not just tolerated but celebrated.

In Liberia, only 17 percent of children complete grade 9, and 1 in 3 children never attend school at all. In a new report, HRW documents that mandatory fees place a heavy financial burden on families and violate children’s right to education. Read more from HRW: https://bit.ly/4nNJ0MX

A bomb blast on a Colombian highway over the weekend killed 21 people and injured 56 others. Ahead of presidential elections, the Colombian government should implement policies to protect the population from violence.

"If you have one shot at life, would you take it?" In EP3 of The Great Unrooting, refugees and experts take listeners through a tour of life in the world’s largest refugee camp and discuss being "stuck in a middle ground." 🎙️ Spotify: https://bit.ly/4tbkSWz Apple: https://apple.co/41zvRge

Hungarians have brought an end to Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule as Prime Minister of Hungary, with opposition Tisza party, led by Péter Magyar, winning the election. The incoming government needs to restore the rule of law, end rule by decree and restore press freedom and assembly rights.

"This is a truly dangerous moment in Congolese political life, where there is a real risk of regression, of a step backward for democracy in this country." HRW's @bolopion.bsky.social urged Congolese officials to respect freedom of expression during a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo:

One month into the current Middle East conflict, we are seeing leaders threaten the rules-based legal order. As the conflict has spread and intensified, so too has the dangerous rhetoric by leaders on all sides, including open threats to commit war crimes. Read more: https://bit.ly/4uXqEw3

How full is your love tank? #eyesonjesus #marriage #lovelanguages #garychapman #lovetank

Hate asking for help but I’m scared. My car died on my way to Vegas, haven’t heard from the mechanic and I’m dreading an expensive fix. I’m doing tiny originals to cover repair costs and to get back home. Find me on Venmo or ko-fi ladamaluna ♥ #independentartist #originalart

Trump promised to “make America affordable again”—he has done the complete opposite, and Americans are paying the price.

Finally landed on a health restoration mechanics I like. #indiegames #indiedev #gamedev #screenshotsaturday

Our new Liberal government is investing in stronger, safer, and more connected communities.

Sure this isn’t the same guy?

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This week on The Black Studies Podcast! Monday, 2/16 Kimberly Thomas McNair Stanford University Wednesday, 2/18 Robert Bland University of Tennessee, Knoxville Friday, 2/20 Angela Simms Barnard College/Columbia University

Izzy is not the kind of dog we usually share publicly. After a devastating accident involving machinery, she needed immediate life saving care just to survive. Against all odds, Izzy made it through 🐾💚 Her full story ⬇️ dogdeskanimalaction.com/patient-chip

🇲🇽🇨🇺 | Claudia Sheinbaum, President of Mexico, in a firm tone: "We will continue sending oil to Cuba. We will not cave, and we will not be a tool for implementing the U.S. embargo. Enough of the blackmail."

This warms my little #solarpunk heart because seaweed is also great at sequestering carbon!

75% of local election officials have not received additional resources from their state or local government to address federal cuts to election security services. Liz Howard discusses the Brennan Center’s survey of local election officials on The Briefing with Michael Waldman: bit.ly/42puIbp

Max, going into his GCSE - Science exam this morning.

#bunnyrabbit, #ThePetProtectProject See, Bailey has no problem finding the bunny habitat, Barnett...still bumping into things. She's blind, or pret'y near it.

FINAL: Royals 2, Cardinals 0 #HEYHEYHEYHEY

Today I joined Dan Mannarino & Hazel Sanchez on Pix 11 as we wrap up Human Trafficking Awareness Month. As Chair of the Subcommittee on Human Trafficking, I’ll be working to pass my bill to provide undocumented victims of crime with temporary medical + safety net assistance.

Have you seen the ones that do yoga? There are so many talented dogs out there! Secret is one of the best to have ever done it, RIP 💔

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I swear, by the moon and the stars and the sky... this instrumental will change your life. (or at least your next like 30sec🤷‍♂️)⚡️ #boombapbeats #boombap #beats #hiphop #music

G'S cat dusty was trying to steal her banana pudding. I thought this was appropriate #vtuber #furry

WHOA!!!!!!!!! CONGRATS!!!

Watching- Xena Warrior Princess "Warrior... Princess"

Raven Johnson’s 1000th career point in her final home game at South Carolina ♥️ #wbb #MarchMadness

A Story of Alpha Kings and the Women Who Challenge Them www.amazon.com/Throne-Claws... #monsterromance #darkromantasyreads #fantasyqueenenergy #alphashifterromance #bookcommunitydark #fantasybookcommunityonline #fictionloverworld #paranormalfantasybooks

CNN filmed Ukrainian drone strikes instead of Starobelsk aftermath. For daily global news videos, please visit Ranked.News/videos

Little phone tag with friends on #nokings

Sometimes a thing you love - that should be from your childhood - isn't, and that's pretty messed up. #oreo #doublestuff #cookies #podcast #foodreview #dessert #samreich #dropout

die wir für die Ukraine ausgegeben haben, wurde tatsächlich hier in den Vereinigten Staaten ausgegeben — entweder für den Kauf von Waffensystemen für sie oder für die Auffüllung der Vorräte an den Waffensystemen, die wir ihnen zur Verfügung gestellt haben.“ t.me/shturmovyk/3...

What's it like living with Long COVID? Gez Medinger shares his experiences. #longcovid #longhauler #@gezmedinger

Pens! #arsenal

The next time someone ask me to come out..just remember this…Why? Why? #nyc #actor #johndericmitchell

Continue voting for your NKY favorites here: linknky.com/readerschoic...

This is Edward. He was given 6 months to live after being found as a stray. His family was determined to give him the best few months possible, so they introduced him to the ice cream truck. That was 27 months ago. 14/10 #SeniorPupSaturday (IG: magnificent_foster_dogs)

How to measure gravity on random planets, obviously kicking a ball around. #godot #gamedev #indiegames #screenshotsaturday

Did you go to church? #church

Too many New Yorkers, especially in rural counties, struggle to find dental care closer to home because there aren’t enough providers. My bill, now law, allows dental hygienists to collaborate with dentists and deliver care without direct supervision. This change will help expand access.

I think I’ll lose my mind in hysteria #dreamcore #nostalgia #edit #liminal #photography #internetcore #weirdcore #horror #liminalspaces #liminalspace #edit #editing #machinegirl #surreal #liminality #horror #photography #2000s #2000snostalgia #arthistory

Stop treating local SEO like a checklist and start building a unified system between your profile, website, and signals to transform Map visibility into undeniable authority and measurable revenue.

I hate having to work for money...

Léiríonn taighde de chuid Thionscadal S2@25 an chaoi a seachadann comhoibriú Thuaidh Theas tionchair eacnamaíoch dearfach. crossborder.ie/reports/26022/

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Deportivo La Coruña, Galicia

Tool or Weapon? AI’s the greatest power since fire. Create or control? Our choice. Europe can lead—if we act fast! #AI #Art #NFT #AIForGood #Europe #Innovation #impactArt

Sammy Obeid: #Iran #Lego So much winning... It's seriously f'ed up that I get more truth from Iran, than the #PedoFührer's regime or MSM.

Find out what happens when a K-9 deputy and a U.S. marshal find their paths intertwined by more than a job. The Unity series by MK Morris is out now on Amazon and B&N!📚 #unityseries #bookrelease2026 #smalltownromance #romancesuspensebooks #booktok #booksky #mustread #indieauthors

Should everyone be psychologically evaluated? #thetaooftalkpodcast #psychology #narcissism #mindful #discussions

Wonderful evening of baby geese in their full bumbling era. 🪶 🐣

Vandaag zit het kabinet-Jetten 100 dagen in het zadel. Het vertrouwen in het kabinet is gezakt naar 22 procent. Dat is lager dan het vertrouwen in het kabinet-Schoof rond dezelfde periode, blijkt uit een peiling van RTL Nieuws. Hoe verklaart politiek verslaggever Irene de Kruif deze cijfers?

Even in life's hardest moments, faith is holding on when nothing makes sense. Leave your questions for next week’s Faith Friday in the comments. #FaithTok #ChristianLiving #GodGoesBeforeMe #LoveLikeJesus #TrustGod #PeaceInChrist #faithfriday #christianfyp #fyp