Thomas van Linge
@thomasvlinge.bsky.social
Freelance journalist/researcher with a passion for the struggle for democracy, human rights & wildlife preservation. Reporting on wars, uprisings & conservation
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October 1, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Sudan 🇸🇩 MAP UPDATE: the situation in Sudan as of 01/10/2025.
-This past month the SAF achieved some critical victories in northern Kordofan, seizing control of Bara and pushing the RSF further away from the city of El Obeid. But the RSF assault on El Fasher has only intensified
-This past month the SAF achieved some critical victories in northern Kordofan, seizing control of Bara and pushing the RSF further away from the city of El Obeid. But the RSF assault on El Fasher has only intensified
October 1, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Sudan 🇸🇩 MAP UPDATE: the situation in Sudan as of 01/10/2025.
-This past month the SAF achieved some critical victories in northern Kordofan, seizing control of Bara and pushing the RSF further away from the city of El Obeid. But the RSF assault on El Fasher has only intensified
-This past month the SAF achieved some critical victories in northern Kordofan, seizing control of Bara and pushing the RSF further away from the city of El Obeid. But the RSF assault on El Fasher has only intensified
Myanmar 🇲🇲 MAP UPDATE: The situation in Myanmar as of 01/10/2025. This past month heavy fighting continued over a number of fronts as both sides tried to advance.
-Junta forces recaptured Kyaukme, opened the roads to Myawaddy and Hpruso.
-Resistance forces captured Banmauk.
-Junta forces recaptured Kyaukme, opened the roads to Myawaddy and Hpruso.
-Resistance forces captured Banmauk.
October 1, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Myanmar 🇲🇲 MAP UPDATE: The situation in Myanmar as of 01/10/2025. This past month heavy fighting continued over a number of fronts as both sides tried to advance.
-Junta forces recaptured Kyaukme, opened the roads to Myawaddy and Hpruso.
-Resistance forces captured Banmauk.
-Junta forces recaptured Kyaukme, opened the roads to Myawaddy and Hpruso.
-Resistance forces captured Banmauk.
Sahel 🇲🇱🇧🇫🇳🇪 MAP: The situation in the Sahel states of Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Benin as of September 2025.
This map is a joint production by @warmapper.org and myself
This map is a joint production by @warmapper.org and myself
September 29, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Sahel 🇲🇱🇧🇫🇳🇪 MAP: The situation in the Sahel states of Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger and Benin as of September 2025.
This map is a joint production by @warmapper.org and myself
This map is a joint production by @warmapper.org and myself
#Myanmar 🇲🇲: the junta has reportedly been flying in a large number of soldiers into the Putao district in the far north of the country.
It's suspected these forces will be used in a counter-offensive against the #KIA resistance group which made some crucial advances in the area
It's suspected these forces will be used in a counter-offensive against the #KIA resistance group which made some crucial advances in the area
June 6, 2025 at 12:26 PM
He was a horrible president but I have to admit he makes for a good pair of socks.
June 2, 2025 at 5:56 PM
He was a horrible president but I have to admit he makes for a good pair of socks.
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June 2, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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Declassified regime documents now prove what many had known for all these years: American journalist Austin Tice was held captive by the #Assad regime in #Syria all along www.bbc.com/news/article...
Austin Tice: Secret files show missing US journalist was imprisoned by Syria
The BBC has uncovered top secret files that confirm Austin Tice was imprisoned by Syria's Assad regime.
www.bbc.com
June 2, 2025 at 10:28 AM
Declassified regime documents now prove what many had known for all these years: American journalist Austin Tice was held captive by the #Assad regime in #Syria all along www.bbc.com/news/article...
#Ukraine 🇺🇦: a Ukrainian drone managed to score a direct hit and destroy a Russian Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer, deployed somewhere along the front near the town of Pokrovsk (#Donetsk region).
June 2, 2025 at 8:44 AM
#Ukraine 🇺🇦: a Ukrainian drone managed to score a direct hit and destroy a Russian Gvozdika self-propelled howitzer, deployed somewhere along the front near the town of Pokrovsk (#Donetsk region).
#Sudan 🇸🇩 MAP UPDATE: the situation in Sudan as of 01/06/2025.
This past month was marked by a series of attempts by the #SAF to advance into south and west Kordofan. Attempt which initially seemed succesful but were later reversed by the #RSF, showing the war is still very far from being decided.
This past month was marked by a series of attempts by the #SAF to advance into south and west Kordofan. Attempt which initially seemed succesful but were later reversed by the #RSF, showing the war is still very far from being decided.
June 1, 2025 at 2:07 PM
#Myanmar 🇲🇲 MAP UPDATE: the situation in Myanmar as of 01/06/2025.
The past month was marked by a series of modest advances by the resistance. A number of junta camps were seized in the states of Karen, Bago, and further in the south. The resistance controls between 60-65% of the country.
The past month was marked by a series of modest advances by the resistance. A number of junta camps were seized in the states of Karen, Bago, and further in the south. The resistance controls between 60-65% of the country.
June 1, 2025 at 2:00 PM
#Myanmar 🇲🇲 MAP UPDATE: the situation in Myanmar as of 01/06/2025.
The past month was marked by a series of modest advances by the resistance. A number of junta camps were seized in the states of Karen, Bago, and further in the south. The resistance controls between 60-65% of the country.
The past month was marked by a series of modest advances by the resistance. A number of junta camps were seized in the states of Karen, Bago, and further in the south. The resistance controls between 60-65% of the country.
A monumental shift in European relations with #Palestine 🇵🇸 should this end up happening.
Sadly I think that the Netherlands will be among the last holdouts together with the US and Hungary that refuses to take such a step www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Sadly I think that the Netherlands will be among the last holdouts together with the US and Hungary that refuses to take such a step www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Lammy confirms UK and France in talks over Palestine recognition
Two permanent members of UN security council could make move at conference in June on two-state solution
www.theguardian.com
May 1, 2025 at 5:32 PM
A monumental shift in European relations with #Palestine 🇵🇸 should this end up happening.
Sadly I think that the Netherlands will be among the last holdouts together with the US and Hungary that refuses to take such a step www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Sadly I think that the Netherlands will be among the last holdouts together with the US and Hungary that refuses to take such a step www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
#Myanmar 🇲🇲 MAP UPDATE: the situation in Myanmar as of 01/05/2025.
As the dry season comes to a close resistance forces are stepping up their attacks across the country. Meanwhile the junta keeps bombing dozens of villages despite earlier promises of a ceasefire.
As the dry season comes to a close resistance forces are stepping up their attacks across the country. Meanwhile the junta keeps bombing dozens of villages despite earlier promises of a ceasefire.
May 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
#Myanmar 🇲🇲 MAP UPDATE: the situation in Myanmar as of 01/05/2025.
As the dry season comes to a close resistance forces are stepping up their attacks across the country. Meanwhile the junta keeps bombing dozens of villages despite earlier promises of a ceasefire.
As the dry season comes to a close resistance forces are stepping up their attacks across the country. Meanwhile the junta keeps bombing dozens of villages despite earlier promises of a ceasefire.
#Sudan 🇸🇩 MAP UPDATE: the situation in Sudan as of 01/05/2025.
As the SAF continues to advance in the city of Omdurman, the RSF is consolidating its control over Darfur and western Kordofan. Today the town of En-Nahud was seized, as the militants are stepping up their attacks on el-Fasher.
As the SAF continues to advance in the city of Omdurman, the RSF is consolidating its control over Darfur and western Kordofan. Today the town of En-Nahud was seized, as the militants are stepping up their attacks on el-Fasher.
May 1, 2025 at 5:30 PM
#Sudan 🇸🇩 MAP UPDATE: the situation in Sudan as of 01/05/2025.
As the SAF continues to advance in the city of Omdurman, the RSF is consolidating its control over Darfur and western Kordofan. Today the town of En-Nahud was seized, as the militants are stepping up their attacks on el-Fasher.
As the SAF continues to advance in the city of Omdurman, the RSF is consolidating its control over Darfur and western Kordofan. Today the town of En-Nahud was seized, as the militants are stepping up their attacks on el-Fasher.
The situation in #Sudan 🇸🇩 after two years of war:
Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the war, and after two years of fighting the front is anything but frozen:
-SAF captured Khartoum, Bahri
-RSF launched a new offensive in Darfur
-RSF and SPLM-N launched joint attacks in Kordofan & Blue Nile
Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the war, and after two years of fighting the front is anything but frozen:
-SAF captured Khartoum, Bahri
-RSF launched a new offensive in Darfur
-RSF and SPLM-N launched joint attacks in Kordofan & Blue Nile
April 15, 2025 at 1:34 PM
The situation in #Sudan 🇸🇩 after two years of war:
Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the war, and after two years of fighting the front is anything but frozen:
-SAF captured Khartoum, Bahri
-RSF launched a new offensive in Darfur
-RSF and SPLM-N launched joint attacks in Kordofan & Blue Nile
Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the war, and after two years of fighting the front is anything but frozen:
-SAF captured Khartoum, Bahri
-RSF launched a new offensive in Darfur
-RSF and SPLM-N launched joint attacks in Kordofan & Blue Nile
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I appreciate everyone that has shown an interest in my work and cited me as a source. I hope to continue doing this work and make it publicly available for all
I appreciate everyone that has shown an interest in my work and cited me as a source. I hope to continue doing this work and make it publicly available for all
March 2, 2025 at 8:06 PM
If you enjoyed my work and would like me to continue mapping these conflicts please consider buying me a coffee at [ko-fi.com/thomasvlinge]
I appreciate everyone that has shown an interest in my work and cited me as a source. I hope to continue doing this work and make it publicly available for all
I appreciate everyone that has shown an interest in my work and cited me as a source. I hope to continue doing this work and make it publicly available for all
#Sudan 🇸🇩 MAP UPDATE: the situation in Sudan as of 02/03/2025.
This past month has been a very succesful one for the SAF. The military managed to:
-Fully seize control of Bahri
-break the siege on El-Obeid
-Capture the town of al-Giteina
-make critical advances around Khartoum
This past month has been a very succesful one for the SAF. The military managed to:
-Fully seize control of Bahri
-break the siege on El-Obeid
-Capture the town of al-Giteina
-make critical advances around Khartoum
March 2, 2025 at 5:03 PM
#Sudan 🇸🇩 MAP UPDATE: the situation in Sudan as of 02/03/2025.
This past month has been a very succesful one for the SAF. The military managed to:
-Fully seize control of Bahri
-break the siege on El-Obeid
-Capture the town of al-Giteina
-make critical advances around Khartoum
This past month has been a very succesful one for the SAF. The military managed to:
-Fully seize control of Bahri
-break the siege on El-Obeid
-Capture the town of al-Giteina
-make critical advances around Khartoum
#Myanmar 🇲🇲 MAP UPDATE: the situation in Myanmar as of 02/03/2025.
In the past month of February:
-AA continued to advance into Magway
-KIA took more military bases in Bhamo
-PDF launched many assaults in Sagaing
-KNDF took a hilltop camp in Karenni
-Chin groups continued to attack Falam.
In the past month of February:
-AA continued to advance into Magway
-KIA took more military bases in Bhamo
-PDF launched many assaults in Sagaing
-KNDF took a hilltop camp in Karenni
-Chin groups continued to attack Falam.
March 2, 2025 at 12:46 PM
#Myanmar 🇲🇲 MAP UPDATE: the situation in Myanmar as of 02/03/2025.
In the past month of February:
-AA continued to advance into Magway
-KIA took more military bases in Bhamo
-PDF launched many assaults in Sagaing
-KNDF took a hilltop camp in Karenni
-Chin groups continued to attack Falam.
In the past month of February:
-AA continued to advance into Magway
-KIA took more military bases in Bhamo
-PDF launched many assaults in Sagaing
-KNDF took a hilltop camp in Karenni
-Chin groups continued to attack Falam.
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February 3, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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#Sudan 🇸🇩 MAP UPDATE: the situation in Sudan as of February 2025.
This past month was a very significant one on the battlefield with the #SAF make major advances on several fronts, including the capital Khartoum.
The cities of Wad Madani and Umm Ruwaba were liberated of #RSF rule.
This past month was a very significant one on the battlefield with the #SAF make major advances on several fronts, including the capital Khartoum.
The cities of Wad Madani and Umm Ruwaba were liberated of #RSF rule.
February 3, 2025 at 1:57 PM