Diane #CeaseFireNOW #IceOut #WithHumanity

شرارة واحدة قد تحرق لقمة عيشك احمِ أرضك اليوم… لتحصد غداً "وعيك بعملك" معاً لنحمي محاصيلنا من الحرائق #وزارة_الطوارئ_وإدارة_الكوارث #وعيك_بعملك #حرائق

Animals can’t grasp the concept of service duty and don't understand why their humans have to leave for a long time. This makes them miss their friends even more. Just look at how eagerly this good boy reaches to greet his owner, who came back from the front to visit❤️

Syrian Civil Defense Teams in the Damascus Directorate of Emergencies and Disaster Management rescued a worker from under the rubble of a collapsed wall during his work digging house foundations in the Sheikh Khaled area of Damascus today Saturday May 16th, 2026 - after an operation that lasted 6 hours, and first aid was provided to him on-site before he was immediately transferred to the hospital for continued treatment.

Italy's cynical assault on the #civilfleet continues. After EU-backed Libyan militias attacked the crew of Sea-Watch, now its captain faces the accusation of “aiding and abetting unauthorized immigration”. An attack on one is an attack on us all: full solidarity with Sea-Watch!

In the past 11 years, we have witnessed how thousands more have been left to die and killed in the different maritime regions around Europe. Despite this horror, we will not give up and do what we can to fight the brutalisation of the EU border regime.

We launched our project on the 11th of October 2014, the first anniversary of a devastating shipwreck in the central Mediterranean, where hundreds of lives were lost due to cruel inaction by authorities in Italy and Malta.

Today the Alarm Phone turns 11 years old. Since we started in Oct. 2014, we assisted over 10.000 boats in distress, trying to accompany them on their journeys to Europe. Also in the years to come, we’ll keep struggling with people on the move & for the freedom of movement of all!

His first apple in four years following his return from Russian captivity. 📹: photookunev / Threads

The Pentagon has quietly dismantled a program it is legally required to operate to prevent and respond to civilian deaths in US military operations, according to its internal watchdog. theguardian.com/us-news/2026/m…

📍Kenya | When healthcare is affected by violence, it is not one side that suffers, but everyone who may need care. Dr. Kenneth Ozoilo, a surgeon with an ICRC mobile surgical team, explains why maintaining safe access to healthcare remains critical.

New Arrivals on Lesvos At 03.00, a group reported to be 21 people contacted Aegean Boat Report for assistance after arriving east of Ag. Varvara on the southern coast of Lesvos. The group provided pictures, videos, and location data confirming their presence on Lesvos. No serious medical issues were reported. After arrival, the group quickly moved up into the surrounding hills to hide, afraid of what could happen if they were found by local authorities. We advised the group not to hide, but instead try to move towards more populated areas where they could be found and transported to camp. We also advised them to inform local authorities and organisations of their presence on the island. The group later found shelter in the chapel of Saint Simeon, located on a dirt track not far from their arrival location. Most of the group stayed there until first light, while a smaller group of five moved further north because they did not feel safe remaining at the chapel. According to people in the group, local organisations and authorities were informed at first light. At 07.30, we lost all contact with the group across multiple phones, most likely because authorities arrived and they were told to switch off their phones. We have so far not been able to confirm that the group has been transported to the Closed Controlled Access Centre in Mavrovouni, but assume they have either already been transferred or are on their way there. The number of people in the group has not been officially confirmed. ⸻ Despite the massive pressure on our organisation and the lack of sustainable funding, our work continues around the clock to monitor people in distress, document human rights violations, and provide independent evidence when authorities fail to protect those seeking safety. If you want to help us continue this work and stand with people on the move, please consider supporting Aegean Boat Report through our fundraiser: 🔗 WhyDonate whydonate.com/fundraising/th… 💙 Thank you for standing with us. Aegean Boat Report

This is how Ukrainians welcome their defenders home after Russian captivity.

بیانیه مشترک برای آزادی فوری نرگس محمدی و مدافعان حقوق بشر ما سازمان‌های فمینیستی، مدنی و حقوق بشری امضاکننده این بیانیه، خواستار آزادی فوری و بی‌قیدوشرط نرگس محمدی، برنده جایزه صلح نوبل، و تمامی زنان مدافع حقوق بشر هستیم که به دلیل فعالیت‌های مسالمت‌آمیز در ایران زندانی شده‌اند. پرونده او نمادی از یک الگوی سرکوب فراگیر علیه فعالان، وکلا و روزنامه‌نگاران در ایران است. محمدی پس از سال‌ها حبس، انفرادی و محرومیت سیستماتیک از مراقبت‌های پزشکی، در وضعیت بحرانی قرار دارد. انتقال اخیر او به بیمارستان پارس تهران نباید عدالت تلقی شود؛ این اقدام تنها نتیجه فشارهای بین‌المللی بود. تعلیق موقت حکم نباید با آزادی اشتباه گرفته شود؛ او هرگز نباید به زندان بازگردانده شود. ما بر مطالبات زیر پافشاری می‌کنیم: آزادی بی‌قیدوشرط نرگس محمدی و تمامی زنان مدافع حقوق بشر. ابطال تمامی احکام قضایی علیه نرگس محمدی و پایان دادن به جرم‌انگاری فعالیت‌های مدنی. تضمین دسترسی کامل و مداوم او به مراقبت‌های پزشکی تخصصی. پایان دادن به آزار قضایی، حبس و نظارت امنیتی بر مدافعان حقوق بشر. ما در کنار تمام کسانی ایستاده‌ایم که با وجود خطرات جدی، در برابر سرکوب جنسیتی مقاومت کرده و از کرامت، آزادی و حقوق بشر دفاع می‌کنند. nobelwomensinitiative.org/we-demand-to-f…

Today, the Norwegian Court of Appeal unanimously rejected the European Arrest Warrant issued by Greek authorities against Aegean Boat Report founder Tommy Olsen. The court concluded that the acts described by Greek authorities do not constitute criminal offences under Norwegian law, and further found a real risk of violation of Article 10 of the European Convention on Human Rights — the right to freedom of expression. The ruling goes far beyond a technical rejection of an extradition request. The Norwegian Court of Appeal relied on findings from the European Court of Human Rights, United Nations Special Rapporteurs, and EU Rule of Law reports documenting serious concerns about pushbacks in Greece and the targeting of human rights defenders working with refugees. The court further recognized that the activities described by Greek authorities — documenting abuses, receiving information, communicating with refugees, and assisting asylum procedures — are protected activities under international law and freedom of expression. This is not only an important personal victory for Tommy Olsen. It is also an important decision for journalists, human rights defenders, humanitarian workers, and everyone documenting abuses at Europe’s borders. For years, individuals and organisations working with refugees in Greece have faced intimidation, surveillance, criminal investigations, and abusive prosecutions designed to silence criticism and stop documentation of human rights violations. The ruling from Hålogaland Court of Appeal sends a clear and serious message: Humanitarian work is not human smuggling. Documenting human rights violations is not a crime. Freedom of expression and the rule of law still matter in Europe. The court’s decision is also a reminder that criminal law cannot be used as a weapon against those exposing unlawful pushbacks, violence, and abuse against people on the move in the Aegean Sea. Despite years of pressure, investigations, threats, and attempts to silence our work, Aegean Boat Report will continue documenting what is happening at Europe’s borders. We will not stop.

Zelenskyy honored the memory of those killed at the site of a destroyed building in Kyiv, where 24 people died as a result of yesterday's Russian strike.

Emotional homecoming as 205 Ukrainian defenders are freed.

Beyond Differences - His Holiness the Dalai Lama explains why he sees every person simply as another human being—beyond nationality, religion, or status. Reflecting on how divisions create conflict, His Holiness reminds us that our shared humanity is the foundation for peace, compassion, and a happier world. Video originally recorded on November 11, 2014.

The Department of Defense inspector general’s report confirms what we’ve been saying for the last year: the Trump administration is shredding the U.S. military’s measures to reduce harm against civilians in violation of U.S. law. More civilians will likely die as a result. bit.ly/4dch8hX

We, the undersigned feminist organizations, civil society groups, and human rights defenders, call for the immediate and unconditional release of Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Narges Mohammadi and all women human rights defenders imprisoned in Iran for their peaceful activism. A temporary suspension of her sentence cannot be mistaken for freedom. Narges Mohammadi must never be returned to prison. nobelwomensinitiative.org/we-demand-to-f… #FreeNarges #NargesMohammadi #Iran

To commemorate the 6 heroes of the People's Mojahedin (PMOI) who proudly kissed the gallows and refused to bow to the mullahs. #Iran #IranFreedom #PMOI