Australia’s offshore detention centres have long been a secretive, carefully guarded operation.
For those who remain inside them, smartphones and social media have been the main way to tell stories of their plight, as governments remain reticent on w…
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No, this viral tweet doesn’t show a migrant setting fire to a London bus
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Fake news stories often target migrants or refugees in an attempt to carry out a far-right political agenda.
Take for example this tweet purportedly showing an immigrant in London setting fire to a bus and then walking away:
The footage is quite appalling so it’s no surprise it went viral among hardline rightwing supporters on Twitter, who exchanged tweets on how Britain needs to get rid of migrants or Muslims:
Image: screengrab/twitter
There is a problem with the video in the tweet though: it’s fake news.
The video conflates two separate incidents, one from Erdington, Birmingham and the other one from Lewisham, London. Read more…
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View More No, this viral tweet doesn’t show a migrant setting fire to a London busHeart-wrenching newspaper feature lists names of 33,000 dead refugees
It’s difficult for people to conceptualize quantities in large numbers, such as the tens of thousands of people who have died on their journey to Europe, seeking refuge from conflict and poverty.
On Friday, the German newspaper Der Tagesspiegel…
Russell Crowe says Australia ‘looks like *ssholes’ when it comes to refugees
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Russell Crowe is so frustrated at the response to asylum seekers left in the lurch in Australia, that he’s putting his money where his mouth is.
Last week, the actor made an offer via Twitter to house and find work for six refugees who have been left behind on Papua New Guinea’s Manus Island, an incident he called “disgraceful.”
“I believe I could house and find jobs for six. I’m sure there’d be other Australians who would do the same,” Crowe wrote in response to a tweet criticising him.
Manus. A Nations shame. Lives held in limbo . Lives lived in fear & despair . It’s fucking disgraceful
— Russell Crowe (@russellcrowe) November 1, 2017 Read more…
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View More Russell Crowe says Australia ‘looks like *ssholes’ when it comes to refugeesFollow the desperate flight of Rohingya refugees with this moving map
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Amid a global refugee crisis that’s seen more than 22.5 million people flee countries like Syria and South Sudan because of civil war and famine, southern Bangladesh is poised to build the largest refugee camp in the world.
In recent months, more than 582,000 Rohingya refugees — a Muslim ethnic minority in Myanmar often described as “the most persecuted minority in the world” — have fled oppression and extreme violence in Myanmar’s northern Rakhine state. The resulting humanitarian crisis has worsened even more over the past few weeks.
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View More Follow the desperate flight of Rohingya refugees with this moving map11 influential Hispanic activists you need to know
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Whether it’s through grassroots organizing or artistic self-celebration, Hispanic activists have been working for decades to create better lives for those who share their heritage and culture.
Activists who originate from Spanish-speaking countries have a vast history of fierce activism for their communities, pushing social progress and creating tangible change. But we rarely hear of their contributions, leaving their impact largely uncelebrated — even if it’s widely felt.
During Hispanic Heritage Month, which runs from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, it’s essential to take time to recognize the pioneers of progress for Hispanic communities. Read more…
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