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The Civil Fleet @thecivilfleet.bsky.social · 50m

🚨NEW PODCAST EPISODE🎧

@sosmediterranee.org's Patrick tells us how the Libyan Coastguard's circled the Ocean Viking refugee rescue ship and peppered it with bullets.

Despite the attack, the EU says it will continue to fund and work with the Libyan Coastguards.

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SOS Humanity @sos-humanity.bsky.social · 2d

🔴Breaking: When our rescue ship arrived at a boat in distress this afternoon, a patrol boat of to the so-called Libyan Coast Guard was already on scene. However, they left without initiating any rescue measures or responding to our crew's radio calls. 1/4

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Sea-Watch (international) @en.sea-watch.org · 2d

Shame on @ec.europa.eu: Stop funding, equipping, and training the Libyan militias! They force people into torture, they shoot at rescue ships – and the EU enables it.

Time to stop funding Libyan militias running amok in the Mediterranean

EU countries should coordinate competent search and rescue operations, open routes for those fleeing to safety, and ensu

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SOS Humanity @sos-humanity.bsky.social · 1d

With 40 people rescued from distress at sea yesterday, our crew is on its way to the distant Italian port of Savona. On board our rescue ship Humanity 1, the survivors receive emergency aid during the unnecessarily long crossing and can regain their strength. 1/4

(Deutsch) Zwei aus Seenot Gerettete Kinder, die von hinten zu sehen sind, gehen mit einer warmen Mahlzeit mit Fladenbrot zurück in den Schutzraum für Frauen und Kinder, um dort in Ruhe zu essen. / (English) Two children rescued from distress at sea, seen from behind, return to the shelter for women and children with a warm meal of flatbread to eat in peace.

(Deutsch) Die beiden Köch*innen Simon und Jeanne geben sich in der Messe des Rettungsschiffs Humanity 1 albern vor der Kamera. Simon trägt hitzebeständige Ofenhandschuhe, Jeanne zeigt mit Daumen und Zeitefinger ein Herz. / (English) The two cooks, Simon and Jeanne, are being silly in front of the camera in the mess of the rescue ship Humanity 1. Simon is wearing heat-resistant oven gloves, while Jeanne is making a heart shape with her thumb and index finger.

(Deutsch) Vogelperspektive auf Essensausgabe an Deck des Rettungsschiffs Humanity 1 mit Blick auf ein frisch gekochtes Mahl. / (English) Bird's-eye view of food being served on the deck of the rescue ship Humanity 1, with a view of a freshly cooked meal.

(Deutsch) Köchin Jeanne verteilt kurz vor der Ausschiffung in Italien frisch gebackene Kekse an aus Seenot gerettete Geflüchtete. / (English) Shortly before disembarking in Italy, cook Jeanne distributes freshly baked biscuits to refugees rescued from distress at sea.

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MV Louise Michel @louisemichelcrew.bsky.social · 22h

68 people, including 4 children and one baby, from two separate rescues have disembarked in #Pozzallo, #Sicily.

Rescues are complete only when the people on the move are able disembark in a place of safety. #Lybia and #Tunisia are not safe for people on the move.
Freedom of movement for all!

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The Civil Fleet @thecivilfleet.bsky.social · 9d

🚨🎧 NEW EPISODE 🎧🚨

David Yambio of @refugeesinlibya.bsky.social tells us about ‘The Book of Shame,’ which documents UNHCR's failures in Libya, Niger and Tunisia.

He also tells us how he found out that the Italian state had used an Israeli spy firm to tap his phone.

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MV Louise Michel @louisemichelcrew.bsky.social · 9d

Solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla

The ships of the Sumud Flotilla have been violently intercepted by Israeli forces. 42 boats, with more than 400 activists from across the world, had set sail to try to break the illegal siege on Gaza and to deliver aid to a population deliberately starved.

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The Civil Fleet @thecivilfleet.bsky.social · 10d

Israel accused of ‘piracy’ after abducting over 400 Global Sumud Flotilla activists and seizing their ships

Amnesty says Israel's attack was ‘a brazen assault against solidarity activists carrying out an entirely peaceful humanitarian mission’

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Israel accused of ‘piracy’ after abducting over 400 Global Sumud Flotilla activists and seizing their ships

ISRAEL was accused of “piracy and kidnapping” today after its soldiers abducted over 400 people from 42 boats in internationals waters last night as they attempted to deliver humanitari…

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SEA PUNKS @seapunks.bsky.social · 10d

During our last rescue mission, our RHIB was severely damaged and is no longer usable. We need a new one, and this quickly! The next rotation is already planned for November. To be able to cover these unexpected additional costs, we need your support!

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The Civil Fleet @thecivilfleet.bsky.social · 10d

🎙️ Keep your eyes on your podcast feeds... we've got a new episode coming soon! 🔊

In the meantime, be sure to listen to episode 78 with Grupa Granica and Szpila!

The Civil Fleet @thecivilfleet.bsky.social · 16d

🚨🎧 NEW EPISODE 🚨🎧

Activists from Grupa Granica and Szpila tell The Civil Fleet Podcast how solidarity with refugees was put on trial in Poland.

They tell us about the awful situation people-on-the-move face at the Poland-Belarus border, and how the government is only making it worse

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MV Louise Michel @louisemichelcrew.bsky.social · 12d

4. Anti-fascism is not an organisation to be banned. It is a decentralised and necessary practice, a daily act of care and defiance. Without it, every struggle for justice becomes impossible.

To criminalise anti-fascism is to clear the path for fascism.

Long live Antifa!

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MV Louise Michel @louisemichelcrew.bsky.social · 12d

1. Fascism is not a moment in history. It is a strategy of power: obedience enforced through hierarchy and the use of force. It thrives on division, exclusion, and the persecution of those who refuse to submit.

Anti-fascism is the refusal to accept such abuse of power. 🧵

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Sea-Watch (international) @en.sea-watch.org · 12d

A leaked document confirms the EU is still backing deterrence efforts, even though they know this money goes to human rights abusers. The EU has been funding Libyan militias for a long time. Just days ago, they fired on our Sea-Watch 5. Read more here: https://euobserver.com/migration/areb944fcf

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SEA PUNKS @seapunks.bsky.social · 11d

Our criticism is directed against state, organizations and military policies that violate human rights.

We stand with civilians – Palestinian, Jewish, Muslim, Israeli, and international - who fight and sustain for freedom, dignity, and justice.

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SOS Humanity @sos-humanity.bsky.social · 11d

We are looking for a SAR Coordinator!

👉 Do you have experience in search and rescue at sea, navigation and team leadership under pressure?
👉 Do you want to use your skills to save lives and protect human rights?

Then apply now! You find all info here: sos-humanity.org/en/get-invol...

On board - SOS HUMANITY

You want to join our crew on board the rescue ship Humanity 1? Check this page for more information!

sos-humanity.org

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The Channel Monitoring Project @channelmonitoring.bsky.social · 12d

Last weekend, as the weather improved, more people tried to cross the Channel to reach safety in the UK. Four lost their lives in three separate incidents — one was a child. The government’s deterrent policies don’t work; they push people to take greater risks. We need #SafeRoutes now.

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Ian Hopkinson @ianhopkinson.bsky.social · 11d

What sort of world are we in where if some is granted refugee status they have to "earn the right" for their family to join them?

Dan Sohege @danielsohege.bsky.social · 11d

There is no such thing, as Starmer well knows, as a "golden ticket of resettlement and family reunion" for people who have been granted refugee status. This is meaningless guff aimed to play to populist fantasies that refugees get provided with everything. 1/

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Starmer to end asylum ‘golden ticket’ of resettlement and family reunion rights

People granted asylum will have to earn right to invite family in plan charities call ‘straight from populist playbook’

www.theguardian.com

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Timothy Snyder @timothysnyder.bsky.social · 11d

From 1939-1945 German officers also listened to speeches from civilians about how the laws of war didn’t apply to them. And then they participated in the Holocaust, starved millions of prisoners of war, destroyed villages and cities, and were defeated.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 12d

Hegseth: "We unleash overwhelming and punishing violence on the enemy. We also don't fight with stupid rules of engagement. We untie the hands of our warfighters to intimidate, demoralize, hunt, and kill the enemies of our country. No more politically correct and overbearing rules of engagement."

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The Civil Fleet @thecivilfleet.bsky.social · 11d

Screenshot from the #GlobalSumudFlotilla livestream

Looks the the crew on the Alma have assembled in preparation for an interception

Follow along here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEN2...

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The Civil Fleet @thecivilfleet.bsky.social · 11d

According to this tracker, the #GlobalSumudFlotilla Alma has been attacked

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Follow the live stream here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=uEN2...

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SOS Humanity @sos-humanity.bsky.social · 11d

Für unsere maritime Crew suchen wir ab sofort eine*n Kapitän*in mit Erfahrung im Bereich der Seenotrettung.

Bewirb dich jetzt!
📍 Einsatzgebiet: Zentrales Mittelmeer
🕒 Start: ab sofort

👉 Alle Details zur Ausschreibung findest du hier: sos-humanity.org/mitmachen/an...

Stellenausschreibung für eine*n Kapitän*in ab sofort.
Im Hintergrund ist die Brücke des Rettungsschiffes Humanity 1 abgebildet.

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The Civil Fleet @thecivilfleet.bsky.social · 11d

Update on the #GlobalSumudFlotilla

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The Civil Fleet @thecivilfleet.bsky.social · 11d

An update from the #GlobalSumudFlotilla

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The Civil Fleet @thecivilfleet.bsky.social · 11d

Global Sumud Flotilla activists sail on towards Gaza despite Israeli warship’s ‘intimidating’ manoeuvres

Francesca Albanese condemns states for not guaranteeing protection to the flotilla before it reaches the Gaza shore as GSF expect another attack

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Global Sumud Flotilla activists sail on towards Gaza despite Israeli warship’s ‘intimidating’ manoeuvres

UN Special rapporteur Francesca Albanese condemns Mediterranean states for not guaranteeing protection to the flotilla before it reaches the Gaza shore as GSF expect another attack AN ISRAELI warsh…

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Refugees in Libya @refugeesinlibya.bsky.social · 13d

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