...human rights activist: because i am only human
London UK
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Selam Kidane retweeted
Could Sagal Abdi-Wali become the first British-Somali woman in the UK Parliament?
martinplaut.com/2026/09/03/c…
Selam Kidane retweeted
If chosen to fight this seat in central London I think Sagal would be the first. British-Somali woman to be a Member of Parliament in Britain. She’s marvellous
Selam Kidane retweeted
Ethiopia: It's reported that this man was detained in Addis Ababa after peacefully staging a solo protest calling for PM Abiy to step down and be held accountable, during a period when demonstrations were banned by the regime
Selam Kidane retweeted
UN Secretary‑General closely following developments in #Tigray region of #Ethiopia, where renewed tensions and reported clashes have contributed to a worsening security environment.
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Selam Kidane retweeted
It's a great privilege to conduct the first official diplomatic visit to Somaliland, at the invitation of President @Abdirahmanirro.
The visit is also a message: We are determined to vigorously advance relations between Israel and Somaliland.
Today, we held substantive discussions with the President and senior members of his government on the full range of our relations.
The mutual recognition and establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries are not directed against anyone. Our shared objective is to promote the mutual benefit of both nations and countries.
In Hargeisa, I made it clear:
Only Israel will decide whom it recognizes and with whom it maintains diplomatic relations.
The President of Somaliland informed me that he has accepted @IsraeliPM Netanyahu’s invitation and will pay an official visit to Israel.
Selam Kidane retweeted
Breaking News‼️
Eritrean orthodox church in #Sweden loses state funding of 800,000 SEK per year after the government concluded that Eritreans in #Sweden are being subjected to #TransnationalRepression the church due it's ties to the dictator in #Eritrea.
The Eritrean regime is no longer allowed to exploit #Swedish institutions. #EBRF
#TransnationalRepression #Eritrea #BlueRevolution #NoMorePFDJTerror
@anderslindberg @dagensnyheter @SvD @NyhetsbyranJ @svtnyheter @martinschibbye @Expressen @Aftonbladet @viktorbk @alexvoronov @hanifbali @jonsson_henrik @MagnusRanstorp @SvDledare @peterwennblad @CPJesper @mattias_neo
Selam Kidane retweeted
This is the story of how the founding director of Eritrea's public television was imprisoned 24 years ago, and has not been seen since. His name is Seyoum Tsehaye, and he is an internationally recognised photographer and journalist. He also happens to be my uncle.
Selam Kidane retweeted
Ethiopia is landlocked but so is Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi,South Sudan etc. Landlocked countries dont seek outlets to the sea by territorial acquisition. Negotiate with neighbours for outlets!!!!
Selam Kidane retweeted
Relations between Eritrea and Tigray are developing rapidly. But where does this leave Ethiopia, and Prime Minister Abiy's desire for a naval base on the Red Sea?
martinplaut.com/2025/06/25/s…
Selam Kidane retweeted
Anatomic Pathologist Dr. Mahlet Gush Gebrewold, who bravely spoke to BBC Focus on Africa about the dire conditions facing Ethiopian health workers, has been abducted by security forces. Her family is desperate. We must raise our voices for her! @BBC @AmnestyEARO @UN_Women
Selam Kidane retweeted
Yesterday, I joined a vital discussion on Tackling Transnational Repression Against Journalists at @UKParliament. The UK is moving in the right direction—but it’s not enough. British journalists like myself still face threats from regimes like Eritrea’s across the globe. #eritrea
Selam Kidane retweeted
It’s time to shut down Eritrean regime networks operating in Germany. No safe haven for oppressors. #TransnationalRepression #Eritrea #BlueRevolution #NoMorePFDJTerror
@zeitonline @SZ @paulemunz @faznet @faz_RheinMain @dwnews @tazgezwitscher @hessenschau @StZ_NEWS @hrPresse @thorsten_winter @nico_killian @christinebilger @ChristophScheld @AnnaDotti @FraschDennis @lars_graue @jonas_maye_r
@SWRAktuellBW @badischezeitung
@SZ_Politik
@BILD
@dwnews @SWRAktuellBW @FDP @dw_politics @BBMB_bund @BundesregDE @die_regierung @germanyintheeu
@GrueneBundestag @gruenestuttgart @Linksfraktion
@TabeaRoessner @annakassautzki @Bina_Khan_ @AuswaertigesAmt @datenreiserecht @ThomasStrobl7 @Muhterem_Aras @OlschowskiPetra
Selam Kidane retweeted
Today, thousands of protesters from #HongKong and other diasporic communities gathered again outside the Royal Mint Court in London to protest against the proposed 🇨🇳 mega embassy. We must stand against the threat of #TransnationalRepression.
#StopSuperSurveillance #DefendDiasporas
Selam Kidane retweeted
Thank you @SolidarityHR for joining the meeting on #TransnationalRepression your support helps expose how #Eritrean dictator supporters are dividing our communities; we’re facing intimidation & divisions & tearing our community apart!
@asaliberal @martinplaut @michelawrong @EUparliament @EUCouncil @realDonaldTrump
@SecRubio @DrJPPham @TiborPNagyJr
@KjetilTronvoll
It was an honor for us to attend today’s discussion on the impacts of #TransnationalRepression perpetrated by the government of #Eritrea, which is actively fragmenting the Eritrean diaspora in the UK an event organized by Eritrea’s Brigade N’Hamedu.
Selam Kidane retweeted
A most useful discussion on Transnational Repression with a very well informed audience organised by Eritrea’s Brigade N’Hamedu
Selam Kidane retweeted
Great discussion with @BeyeneGerezghe1 today on the struggle of #BlueRevolution & #BrigadeNhamedu for change in Eritrea. Also had the pleasure to gift him my ethnography of the highland Tigrinya culture.
Next time in Asmara!
Selam Kidane retweeted
In 2021, @VICENews interviewed me for a documentary and made such a grave and careless mistake in the editing process that I, FOUR years later, still get harassment for it. I asked them to state that I had nothing to do with the production/the footage they used but they never did
