Incredible energy at the Idaho State Capitol as Boise kicks off the No Kings rally! Massive turnout of local residents standing up for democracy, accountability, and checks on executive power. The crowds are out in force. Power to the people!
Just as fossil fuel companies and their cronies sow doubt about scientific knowledge on climate change in order to prevent the development of non-fossil fuel resources, they’re doing the same thing now to climate attribution science to avoid accountability for climate damage. Pay attention!
The author wrote that a vest marked “humanitarian” had once served as a shield but could now make aid workers targets. On the second day of a conference on protecting aid workers, they said the focus was shifting towards practical solutions, including duty of care, data, psychological protection and accountability.
The author said Farage was being shielded from accountability by a man they described as a thug, accusing him of thinking he could put his hands on a female journalist.
The author called on Edi Rama and Aleksandar Vučić to make October their last month in power and said they stood with Albanian and Serbian students in their demands for freedom, accountability and a European future. They expressed hope that the students’ anger would lead to peaceful democratic change and the end of the era of Balkan strongmen. https://t.co/0RMudyrWjl #BalkanPolitics #Freedom #Democracy #AL #RS
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The new White House spokesperson, Katie Zacharia, is accused of presenting legal qualifications without having the evidence, triggering a call for investigation from the Campaign for Accountability association. #KatieZacharia #DonaldTrump #QualificationsJuridiques (translated)
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Etats-Unis : Avocate ? Le CV de la nouvelle porte-parole de la Maison-Blanche remis en question
The post’s author questioned Barack Obama’s record on peace, claiming he had dropped more bombs than any previous US president and illegally bombed eight countries. The author also accused Obama of normalising drone strikes that killed people without trial, called him a war criminal and said the United States did not hold its leaders accountable. #Obama #WarCrimes #Accountability #US
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The Political Hypocrisy: Condemning Islam at Home, Accepting Qatar’s Millions Abroad Donald Trump has repeatedly portrayed Islam as a threat to American society and championed restrictions targeting people from predominantly Muslim countries. Yet his administration accepted a luxury Boeing 747-8 from Qatar, a wealthy Islamic monarchy, for use as a presidential aircraft. The contrast is hard to ignore: if Islam and the countries associated with it are supposedly a threat to America, why is a gift worth hundreds of millions of dollars from one of those countries acceptable? When it comes to political rhetoric, Islam is framed as a danger. When it comes to diplomacy, power, and luxury, a wealthy Islamic state becomes a welcome partner. That raises serious questions about consistency, transparency, and accountability. Is this about defending American values, or does that principle become flexible when there are political and strategic benefits to be gained? The real issue is not Qatar’s religion. It is whether a president who warns Americans about foreign threats should be accepting such an extraordinary gift from a foreign government—and whether the public can be confident that American interests come first.
Stephen Miller Desperate to Stave Off Accountability for Losing Texas emptywheel.net/2026/10/14/s...
The author wrote that Gardaí’s lives and livelihoods could not be protected unless the force handled protected disclosures fairly and justly. They added that if the Minister for Justice was breaking the law, the entire process would break down. https://t.co/f01tYkos12 #Gardaí #Justice #Accountability #IE
Aontú said it would table a motion of no confidence in Helen McEntee unless she explained her actions, why Garda whistleblowers had not received fair treatment, and why the law had been broken.
The article discusses the rising tourism records in Portugal and questions who really benefits from the generated profits, emphasizing the need for greater accountability in the distribution of revenues among communities and the conservation of heritage. #TurismoSustentável #ConservaçãoDoPatrimónio #DesenvolvimentoLocal (translated)
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O turismo bate recordes. Mas quem fica com o valor?
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The physical and mental condition of all the men who returned home raises "serious doubts" that their recruitment was "voluntary," according to William Wiley from the non-governmental organization Commission for International Justice and Accountability (CIJA). #Ukrajina #Rusija #Rat (translated)
Jesu li Ukrajinci koji ratuju za Rusiju dobrovoljci ili žrtve prisile?
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AFRICA DAILY REPORT — 10 OCTOBER 2026 Key developments of past 24 hours 1. ETHIOPIA–ERITREA — Addis Ababa alleges an “all-out invasion” Ethiopia told UN Security Council members that Eritrean troops had advanced as far as 60 km into northern Ethiopia and asserted a right to self-defence. Eritrea rejected the accusations. The scale of the alleged incursion remains independently unverified. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/ethiopia-says-it-must-defend-itself-against-eritreas-all-out-invasion-2026-10-09/ 2. SOUTH AFRICA — Government withdraws asylum-processing directive after violence The government withdrew a directive implementing a Constitutional Court ruling on access to asylum procedures after violent anti-migrant protests in Durban and Soweto. Authorities reported 24 vehicles burned and looting of foreign-owned businesses. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/south-africa-withdraws-asylum-directive-after-anti-migrant-violence-2026-10-09/ 3. MOROCCO–SPAIN — King says migration-cooperation model has reached its limits King Mohammed VI said the current migration-cooperation model with Spain was inadequate and called for a broader partnership following a migration crisis involving Ceuta. The remarks point to possible changes in bilateral arrangements. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/moroccan-king-says-migration-cooperation-model-with-spain-hit-limit-2026-10-09/ 4. DR CONGO — Reuters reports deadly ambush involving Erik Prince-linked contractors Reuters sources reported at least 20 people killed or wounded in a September 17 ambush in South Kivu involving forces linked to Erik Prince. The alleged role of Rwanda-backed forces was not independently established. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/erik-princes-forces-suffer-battlefield-loss-congo-former-ufc-fighter-among-2026-10-09/ 5. DR CONGO — African Union mediators arrive in Kinshasa AU mediators, including former presidents Uhuru Kenyatta, Sahle-Work Zewde and Mokgweetsi Masisi, visited Kinshasa after meetings in Goma and Kigali, seeking progress on the eastern Congo peace process. No new agreement was announced. Source: https://fr.allafrica.com/stories/202610090393.html 6. SOUTH AFRICA — Navi Pillay wins the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize IMPORTANCE: 9/10 — VERY HIGH South African jurist Navi Pillay received the Nobel Peace Prize for her work in international law, human rights and accountability for serious international crimes. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/navanethem-navi-pillay-wins-2026-nobel-peace-prize-2026-10-09/ 7. AFRICA–UNITED STATES — DFC plans expanded equity investments IMPORTANCE: 8/10 — HIGH The US International Development Finance Corporation plans to expand direct equity investment in Africa, focusing on critical minerals and infrastructure. It reports over $14 billion in investment commitments across the continent. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/us-agency-do-more-equity-investing-africa-official-says-2026-10-09/ 8. PAN-AFRICAN BANKING — Ecobank moves to join China's yuan payment system IMPORTANCE: 8/10 — HIGH Ecobank plans to join China's CIPS payments network to facilitate yuan settlement for Africa–China commerce, reflecting interest in diversified cross-border payment channels. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/ecobank-join-chinas-cips-payments-platform-yuan-settlement-2026-10-09/ 9. KENYA — Cabinet approves $350 million financing for Kenya Airways IMPORTANCE: 8/10 — HIGH Kenya's cabinet approved $350 million in shareholder financing for Kenya Airways to meet urgent obligations. Further debt restructuring and investor discussions are planned. Source: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/kenya-approves-350-million-shareholder-financing-kenya-airways-2026-10-09/ 10. CAMEROON — Military court sentences 66 after post-election unrest A Yaoundé military court convicted 66 people detained after unrest following Cameroon's 2025 presidential election. Defence lawyers indicated plans to appeal, with further cases pending. Source: https://fr.allafrica.com/stories/202610090290.html #Africa #AfricaNews #AfricaDailyReport #TopNewsOfAfrica #AfricaToday #SouthAfrica #NaviPillay #NobelPeacePrize2026 #NobelPeacePrize #HumanRights #InternationalLaw #InternationalJustice #PeaceAndSecurity #UnitedNations #AfricaUSA #UnitedStates #USDFC #DevelopmentFinance #EquityInvestment #ForeignDirectInvestment #CriticalMinerals #InfrastructureInvestment #AfricanEconomy #EconomicDevelopment #AfricaInvestment #DRCongo #EasternCongo #SouthKivu #ErikPrince #PrivateMilitaryContractors #SecurityContractors #ArmedConflict #MilitaryAmbush #M23 #Rwanda #AfricanUnion #Ethiopia #Eritrea #Tigray #HornOfAfrica #RegionalSecurity #SouthAfricaProtests #MigrationCrisis #Xenophobia #Morocco #Spain #MigrationPolicy #Ecobank #ChinaAfrica #YuanPayments #CIPS #Kenya #KenyaAirways #Cameroon #PoliticalUnrest #AfricanPolitics #Geopolitics #AfricaSecurity #WRLDorg
The author urged Roberta Metsola to stand with Serbian students, saying Europe could not speak about democracy while staying silent as young Serbians demanded free institutions, accountability, media freedom and a European future. The author also said Aleksandar Vučić had concentrated power. https://t.co/Od14PEI2PL #Demokracija #Srbija #Evropa #RS #EU
The mother of two Australian surfers murdered in Mexico two years ago with their American friend said "accountability matters". #JusticeForSurfers #MurderTrial #SurfingTragedy
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How the trial of two murdered Australian surfers ended in a guilty verdict
The author said Sweden regretted the US decision to impose sanctions on the International Criminal Court. They added that Sweden and the EU stood firmly behind the court and its role in holding perpetrators accountable and securing justice for victims of the most serious crimes. #ICC #Sweden #EU #SE #US #EU
The author argued that Vienna should not become a refuge for elites avoiding accountability. They wrote that Austria had become a home or transit point for several prominent Ukrainian businessmen and former officials linked to criminal, corruption, sanctions or asset-recovery proceedings, and referred to cases presented in a linked document. https://t.co/nGSAxlkgZd #Wien #Korruption #Rechtstaat #AT #UA
The post said Navanethem “Navi” Pillay had been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her lifelong commitment to international law, human rights, justice and accountability.
The author argued that elites they described as predatory were gaining political seats around the world, blaming post-Cold War “leftist” parties for paving the way. They said those elites had turned what they called Israel’s genocide in Gaza into a model and profitable business, while global civil society was organising on an unprecedented scale to demand accountability. #Gaza #Israel #Accountability #IL #PS
