Lisa Cumming
@lisacumin.bsky.social
Works in & around conflict grappling. (Local peacebuilding • Nonviolence • Peace practice & thinking.)
Worries in the valley, dreams on the moors. Personal account.
Worries in the valley, dreams on the moors. Personal account.
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Lisa Cumming
@lisacumin.bsky.social
· Nov 18
I've kindly been added to some lists with much more interesting folk than me. So if trying to work out whether I'm worth a follow...my day job is accompanying (supporting) people working in local
peacebuilding/conflict work in Britain and...
peacebuilding/conflict work in Britain and...
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The clean up in Monmouth has begun...our report for BBC News at 10
Camera/edit: Alex Shaw
youtu.be/19j-XHySpRw
Camera/edit: Alex Shaw
youtu.be/19j-XHySpRw
youtu.be
November 16, 2025 at 9:13 PM
The clean up in Monmouth has begun...our report for BBC News at 10
Camera/edit: Alex Shaw
youtu.be/19j-XHySpRw
Camera/edit: Alex Shaw
youtu.be/19j-XHySpRw
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In Tawila, I visited this nutrition centre, backed by the #Sudan Humanitarian Fund – a lifeline for displaced families, powered by Sudanese health workers and local groups who know the needs of their communities best.
This is humanitarian action amid immense hardship.
This is humanitarian action amid immense hardship.
November 16, 2025 at 10:34 PM
In Tawila, I visited this nutrition centre, backed by the #Sudan Humanitarian Fund – a lifeline for displaced families, powered by Sudanese health workers and local groups who know the needs of their communities best.
This is humanitarian action amid immense hardship.
This is humanitarian action amid immense hardship.
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Unspeakable suffering in Tawila.
Over half of the fleeing survivors are children. One injured woman I met walked into the camp after surviving an attack, carrying her friend's starving child.
They're asking the world if help is coming.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Over half of the fleeing survivors are children. One injured woman I met walked into the camp after surviving an attack, carrying her friend's starving child.
They're asking the world if help is coming.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
In Darfur, Sudan’s lost children wander through a landscape of death
Around 200 unaccompanied children have arrived in the Sudanese town of Tewila after escaping El Fashir, where RSF fighters have carried out mass killings.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Unspeakable suffering in Tawila.
Over half of the fleeing survivors are children. One injured woman I met walked into the camp after surviving an attack, carrying her friend's starving child.
They're asking the world if help is coming.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
Over half of the fleeing survivors are children. One injured woman I met walked into the camp after surviving an attack, carrying her friend's starving child.
They're asking the world if help is coming.
www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/1...
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Make people reapply for leave 8 times? Right now there are hundreds of people with refugee status in limbo because they have applied for indefinite leave in time after 5 years and not got a response. They're legally here with full rights and no papers to show for it. Home Office can't cope.
We don’t make most people (again, with exceptions for those committing offences) re-apply for asylum on a regular basis or make their status ‘permanently temporary‘, so to speak, for two good reasons 2/
November 16, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Make people reapply for leave 8 times? Right now there are hundreds of people with refugee status in limbo because they have applied for indefinite leave in time after 5 years and not got a response. They're legally here with full rights and no papers to show for it. Home Office can't cope.
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Tommy Robinson is claiming credit for the language/policy being used by the Labour government (about deporting people found to be refugees once their home country is deemed safe)
November 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Tommy Robinson is claiming credit for the language/policy being used by the Labour government (about deporting people found to be refugees once their home country is deemed safe)
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All Protocol Observed
Welcome to Issue 219 of The Continent
Protests, an internet blackout, and deadly force marked Tanzania’s Election Day. Once online again, 37 readers shared what they witnessed.
Read their stories: bit.ly/219_TC
Welcome to Issue 219 of The Continent
Protests, an internet blackout, and deadly force marked Tanzania’s Election Day. Once online again, 37 readers shared what they witnessed.
Read their stories: bit.ly/219_TC
November 7, 2025 at 6:57 PM
All Protocol Observed
Welcome to Issue 219 of The Continent
Protests, an internet blackout, and deadly force marked Tanzania’s Election Day. Once online again, 37 readers shared what they witnessed.
Read their stories: bit.ly/219_TC
Welcome to Issue 219 of The Continent
Protests, an internet blackout, and deadly force marked Tanzania’s Election Day. Once online again, 37 readers shared what they witnessed.
Read their stories: bit.ly/219_TC
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As we anxiously wait for Monday’s announcement, we have just one thing to say:
Hostile polices cost lives. For those seeking safety here, these policies represent more cruelty, more anxiety, and more uncertainty.
Nobody leaves their home unless they have to.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Hostile polices cost lives. For those seeking safety here, these policies represent more cruelty, more anxiety, and more uncertainty.
Nobody leaves their home unless they have to.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
No 10 tells Labour MPs it expects support for tough new asylum policies
Some backbenchers already opposing planned immigration crackdown seen as ‘economically and culturally illiterate’
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:30 AM
As we anxiously wait for Monday’s announcement, we have just one thing to say:
Hostile polices cost lives. For those seeking safety here, these policies represent more cruelty, more anxiety, and more uncertainty.
Nobody leaves their home unless they have to.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Hostile polices cost lives. For those seeking safety here, these policies represent more cruelty, more anxiety, and more uncertainty.
Nobody leaves their home unless they have to.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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🌱🌎 Honored to be part of the LEAD Initiative — co-created with 300+ environmental activists across the globe.
Our shared goals: recognition, meaningful participation, and stronger protection for those leading environmental action. #LeadwitUs
globalwitness.org/en/press-rel...
Our shared goals: recognition, meaningful participation, and stronger protection for those leading environmental action. #LeadwitUs
globalwitness.org/en/press-rel...
New global initiative aims to place environmental defenders at the heart of climate decisions
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globalwitness.org
November 14, 2025 at 2:27 PM
🌱🌎 Honored to be part of the LEAD Initiative — co-created with 300+ environmental activists across the globe.
Our shared goals: recognition, meaningful participation, and stronger protection for those leading environmental action. #LeadwitUs
globalwitness.org/en/press-rel...
Our shared goals: recognition, meaningful participation, and stronger protection for those leading environmental action. #LeadwitUs
globalwitness.org/en/press-rel...
Removed: to take somebody away from a place.
The Syrian doctor & poet. The Afghan cleaner. The Ukrainian tattoo artist. The Iraqi filmmaker. The Sudanese care worker. The Syrian cheese maker. The Congolese musician.
What of their children? Their lovers? Their communities? Our communities?
The Syrian doctor & poet. The Afghan cleaner. The Ukrainian tattoo artist. The Iraqi filmmaker. The Sudanese care worker. The Syrian cheese maker. The Congolese musician.
What of their children? Their lovers? Their communities? Our communities?
November 15, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Removed: to take somebody away from a place.
The Syrian doctor & poet. The Afghan cleaner. The Ukrainian tattoo artist. The Iraqi filmmaker. The Sudanese care worker. The Syrian cheese maker. The Congolese musician.
What of their children? Their lovers? Their communities? Our communities?
The Syrian doctor & poet. The Afghan cleaner. The Ukrainian tattoo artist. The Iraqi filmmaker. The Sudanese care worker. The Syrian cheese maker. The Congolese musician.
What of their children? Their lovers? Their communities? Our communities?
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Home Office claims changes proposed on Monday are "the most significant shift in the treatment of refugees since the second world war"
These changes are unlikely to significantly shift flows or deliver control.
The language used is questionable in principle - and v likely to be untrue in practice
These changes are unlikely to significantly shift flows or deliver control.
The language used is questionable in principle - and v likely to be untrue in practice
November 15, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Home Office claims changes proposed on Monday are "the most significant shift in the treatment of refugees since the second world war"
These changes are unlikely to significantly shift flows or deliver control.
The language used is questionable in principle - and v likely to be untrue in practice
These changes are unlikely to significantly shift flows or deliver control.
The language used is questionable in principle - and v likely to be untrue in practice
Thinking of those affected by severe flooding in places like Monmouth and Ewyas Harold today.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Monmouth floods prompt 'danger to life' warnings and evacuations
South Wales Fire and Rescue Service has declared a major incident in Monmouth following
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Thinking of those affected by severe flooding in places like Monmouth and Ewyas Harold today.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Whoopers cruise the Dutch Barn’s shadow, pen and cob,
a litter of half-grown cygnets, upending in the algal soup,
plucking out pondweed, diving beetles, the monstrous
Palaeozoic nymphs of Anax imperator.
'Eely'
Steve Ely
A symphony in four movements
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
a litter of half-grown cygnets, upending in the algal soup,
plucking out pondweed, diving beetles, the monstrous
Palaeozoic nymphs of Anax imperator.
'Eely'
Steve Ely
A symphony in four movements
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
November 15, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Whoopers cruise the Dutch Barn’s shadow, pen and cob,
a litter of half-grown cygnets, upending in the algal soup,
plucking out pondweed, diving beetles, the monstrous
Palaeozoic nymphs of Anax imperator.
'Eely'
Steve Ely
A symphony in four movements
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
a litter of half-grown cygnets, upending in the algal soup,
plucking out pondweed, diving beetles, the monstrous
Palaeozoic nymphs of Anax imperator.
'Eely'
Steve Ely
A symphony in four movements
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
"Thinking of all the people who have arrived as refugees and contribute so much to our society."
A friend (and Friend/Quaker) posted this today.
They speak my mind as the UK Government continues apace with hostility not sanctuary.
A friend (and Friend/Quaker) posted this today.
They speak my mind as the UK Government continues apace with hostility not sanctuary.
November 15, 2025 at 8:46 AM
"Thinking of all the people who have arrived as refugees and contribute so much to our society."
A friend (and Friend/Quaker) posted this today.
They speak my mind as the UK Government continues apace with hostility not sanctuary.
A friend (and Friend/Quaker) posted this today.
They speak my mind as the UK Government continues apace with hostility not sanctuary.
As one of the 24.1 million (2023/24) people in the UK who pays the BBC license fee contributing £3.66 billion (around 68% of the BBC's total income), this feels personal.
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
TV licence fee statistics
This briefing provides statistics on the TV licence fee and general television viewing trends. TV licence fee revenues in 2023/24 were £3.66 billion. Total BBC income in 2023/24 was £5.4 billion. TV l...
commonslibrary.parliament.uk
November 15, 2025 at 7:47 AM
As one of the 24.1 million (2023/24) people in the UK who pays the BBC license fee contributing £3.66 billion (around 68% of the BBC's total income), this feels personal.
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-bri...
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Nothing is quite absolute and whether
you’re seeking or fleeing, all roads lead
home. Move far enough in one direction,
landfall always rolls around again like
dawn.
'Hemisphere'
@petegreensolo.com
A short book
A long poem
An impossible journey
A snip at £6:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
you’re seeking or fleeing, all roads lead
home. Move far enough in one direction,
landfall always rolls around again like
dawn.
'Hemisphere'
@petegreensolo.com
A short book
A long poem
An impossible journey
A snip at £6:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
November 13, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Nothing is quite absolute and whether
you’re seeking or fleeing, all roads lead
home. Move far enough in one direction,
landfall always rolls around again like
dawn.
'Hemisphere'
@petegreensolo.com
A short book
A long poem
An impossible journey
A snip at £6:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
you’re seeking or fleeing, all roads lead
home. Move far enough in one direction,
landfall always rolls around again like
dawn.
'Hemisphere'
@petegreensolo.com
A short book
A long poem
An impossible journey
A snip at £6:
longbarrowpress.com/current-publ...
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From this minister's op-ed: "People wanting to experience God are more likely to meet the Divine trying to shut down the Broadview, Illinois, ICE facility than we ever were in church...God does not live in our houses of worship, but...with those who are bearing the brunt of cruelty in this moment."
Oh wow @reuters.com got the photo here:
November 14, 2025 at 9:38 PM
From this minister's op-ed: "People wanting to experience God are more likely to meet the Divine trying to shut down the Broadview, Illinois, ICE facility than we ever were in church...God does not live in our houses of worship, but...with those who are bearing the brunt of cruelty in this moment."
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The Munduruku Ipereg Ayu Movement blocked delegates from entering the Blue Zone at #cop30 for 4 hours this morning.
Their goal was to secure a meeting with Brazilian President @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social, whilst this did not happen, they did secure a meeting with the president of #COP30 ✊
Their goal was to secure a meeting with Brazilian President @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social, whilst this did not happen, they did secure a meeting with the president of #COP30 ✊
November 14, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The Munduruku Ipereg Ayu Movement blocked delegates from entering the Blue Zone at #cop30 for 4 hours this morning.
Their goal was to secure a meeting with Brazilian President @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social, whilst this did not happen, they did secure a meeting with the president of #COP30 ✊
Their goal was to secure a meeting with Brazilian President @lulaoficialbluesky.bsky.social, whilst this did not happen, they did secure a meeting with the president of #COP30 ✊
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November marks another shift in the global conflict picture, with our Conflict Alert System (CAST) projecting 15,018 political violence events over the next months. From battles & explosions to attacks against civilians, CAST breaks down risks across national levels. 🔗 acleddata.com/update/cast-...
November 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM
November marks another shift in the global conflict picture, with our Conflict Alert System (CAST) projecting 15,018 political violence events over the next months. From battles & explosions to attacks against civilians, CAST breaks down risks across national levels. 🔗 acleddata.com/update/cast-...
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On road deeper into Darfur.
We have sought and received clear assurances – backed by international community – that humanitarians can work everywhere we are needed in Sudan. We want to show it is possible.
We have sought and received clear assurances – backed by international community – that humanitarians can work everywhere we are needed in Sudan. We want to show it is possible.
November 13, 2025 at 7:47 PM
On road deeper into Darfur.
We have sought and received clear assurances – backed by international community – that humanitarians can work everywhere we are needed in Sudan. We want to show it is possible.
We have sought and received clear assurances – backed by international community – that humanitarians can work everywhere we are needed in Sudan. We want to show it is possible.
"Every hour we reclaim from our social media owner class weakens the incentives that we all face toward polarization, outrage, violence, loneliness, and distraction."
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/you-should...
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/you-should...
You should quit social media for good
Platforms optimized for engagement warp our politics, erode attention, and harm our wellbeing. Here’s how I minimize time on the (anti‑)social web.
www.gelliottmorris.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
"Every hour we reclaim from our social media owner class weakens the incentives that we all face toward polarization, outrage, violence, loneliness, and distraction."
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/you-should...
www.gelliottmorris.com/p/you-should...
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WE ARE HIRING!
ForcesWatch is seeking a researcher to join our small, dedicated team campaigning for peace, human rights and challenging militarism.
Apply before 27 Nov!
Full details and how to apply: https://www.forceswatch.net/vacancy-researcher/
#Hiring #JobOpening
ForcesWatch is seeking a researcher to join our small, dedicated team campaigning for peace, human rights and challenging militarism.
Apply before 27 Nov!
Full details and how to apply: https://www.forceswatch.net/vacancy-researcher/
#Hiring #JobOpening
November 13, 2025 at 11:03 AM
WE ARE HIRING!
ForcesWatch is seeking a researcher to join our small, dedicated team campaigning for peace, human rights and challenging militarism.
Apply before 27 Nov!
Full details and how to apply: https://www.forceswatch.net/vacancy-researcher/
#Hiring #JobOpening
ForcesWatch is seeking a researcher to join our small, dedicated team campaigning for peace, human rights and challenging militarism.
Apply before 27 Nov!
Full details and how to apply: https://www.forceswatch.net/vacancy-researcher/
#Hiring #JobOpening
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🚨 Transition Security Project is hiring a Researcher!
We're looking for a new researcher to join our transatlantic centre, working at the cutting edge of economic, climate and geopolitical analysis on militarism.
Find out more and apply below. 👇
www.common-wealth.org/vacancies/re...
We're looking for a new researcher to join our transatlantic centre, working at the cutting edge of economic, climate and geopolitical analysis on militarism.
Find out more and apply below. 👇
www.common-wealth.org/vacancies/re...
Vacancies | Researcher — Transition Security Project
UK (London, Manchester, Scottish Central Belt, Belfast)
www.common-wealth.org
November 13, 2025 at 1:22 PM
🚨 Transition Security Project is hiring a Researcher!
We're looking for a new researcher to join our transatlantic centre, working at the cutting edge of economic, climate and geopolitical analysis on militarism.
Find out more and apply below. 👇
www.common-wealth.org/vacancies/re...
We're looking for a new researcher to join our transatlantic centre, working at the cutting edge of economic, climate and geopolitical analysis on militarism.
Find out more and apply below. 👇
www.common-wealth.org/vacancies/re...
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That Trump Thai-Cambodian "peace deal" (one of the ones he boasts about) has broken down. "The ceasefire agreement did not resolve the underlying basis of the dispute or longstanding differences over where the border should run."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Fatal clash on Thai-Cambodia border after Trump-brokered peace deal breaks down
The truce broke down this week after a Thai soldier lost a leg to a landmine blast, prompting Thailand’s PM to say the peace deal was ‘now over’
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 12:58 PM
That Trump Thai-Cambodian "peace deal" (one of the ones he boasts about) has broken down. "The ceasefire agreement did not resolve the underlying basis of the dispute or longstanding differences over where the border should run."
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Exclusive by me: A quarter of the world’s population lives within three miles (5km) of operational fossil fuel projects, threatening the health of more than 2bn people as well as critical ecosystems, according to first-of-its-kind research.
@amnesty.org
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@amnesty.org
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fossil fuel projects around the world threaten the health of 2bn people – report
Exclusive: ‘Deep-rooted injustices’ affect billions of people due to location of wells, pipelines and other infrastructure
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Exclusive by me: A quarter of the world’s population lives within three miles (5km) of operational fossil fuel projects, threatening the health of more than 2bn people as well as critical ecosystems, according to first-of-its-kind research.
@amnesty.org
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@amnesty.org
www.theguardian.com/environment/...