#Territorial Integrity

[saxafimedianetwork]

Somalia Is Not a Country: Why Does It Even Exist?

#Somalia's existence is a failed project, built on erasing #Somaliland's #sovereignty. World must recognize SL's independence, gained on Jun 26, 1960, & stop pretending SO is a legitimate state. Its claims over SL are based on historical theft.

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[firstoccupier]

As the Sea Churns: January 26, 2025

In today’s episode, the plot thickens as geopolitical tensions rise in the West Philippine Sea, setting the stage for a gripping narrative filled with drama and stakes. The Philippine government, fueled by a sense of urgency, has taken a daring step by lodging a diplomatic protest against China’s assertive maneuvers around the highly contested Scarborough Shoal and Second Thomas Shoal. Reports…

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[kuyenshino]

Tbh at this point, I almost feel sorry for people who ship Bakugou with another character other than Izuku.

I mean, don't get me wrong, ppl can ship whatever they want, but that blonde boy has Izuku on his mind 24/7.

[minotaurapologist]

Bunnies is a difficult animals

[leroibobo]

really do not think people understand the extent to which palestinian sites/landmarks (especially muslim ones) were destroyed, beginning in 1948 until now, even in cities. the oldest extant mosque in jaffa (al-bahr mosque) was built in 1675, even though islam came there in the 7th century

[cabinetofotherthings]

i have a historiographical quibble with how the antisemitic campaigns in the soviet union in 1948–1953 are often framed as an extension of the holocaust in the scholarship rather than being fully considered within the context of the soviet nationalities policy. except when i'm applying for funding from institutions that do holocaust studies. then i'm fine with it

[halfelf]

how it feels with every new piece of info we get about veilguard

[philsmeatylegss]

Learning that Dan and Phil knew about all of the phandom lore and jokes is like learning Santa isn’t real. Looking back, it’s obvious and makes a lot more sense, but where’s the magic?

[sage-reads-things]

So I had my suspicions in previous chapters, but this panel confirms it: it appears that despite Taiyo being part of the family now, the Yozakuras are going out of their way to keep their Blooming powers a secret from him. I can only imagine that this is Kyoichiro's doing, although the fact that Mutsumi hasn't overridden it probably means that she reluctantly agrees with whatever reasoning he gave her. The fact that they haven't shown him their true abilities or mentioned their supernatural powers in passing is already pretty strange, but now Nanao is actively hiding the Blooming abilities by calling it a "trade secret." Why keep it a secret? Why not tell him right now?

On that note, it's interesting how the Yozakuras' attributes have thus far only been referred to with vague terms like "talents" or "special abilities," with even Asuka talking about Mutsumi's "powers" without specifying what those "powers" are. Obviously from an out-of-universe perspective, this is just to create a surprise twist for the audience.

From an in-universe, perspective, though? It makes it seem like the Yozakuras are actively hiding a huge part of the family from Taiyo, and after all the talk about Taiyo officially joining the Yozakuras and being accepted into the family, it feels uncomfortably like gatekeeping—as if they've decided that he's part of the family, but not really. Like he isn't enough of a family member yet to trust him with it. And when it immediately follows a chapter that emphasized new beginnings and acceptance, having a moment that highlights the blatant secrecy kind of leaves a bad taste in my mouth :/

[saxafimedianetwork]

How Viable Is The Turkish-Brokered Ethiopian-Somalian Joint Declaration?

#Turkish-brokered ET-SO joint declaration aims to ease tensions, but its viability depends on key factors: #Ethiopia's anti-terrorist troops' presence in #Somalia, #Somaliland's relations with ET, & potential US recognition of SL, writes @AKorybko

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[firstoccupier]

Tensions Escalate in the West Philippine Sea Amid Chinese Intrusions

WPS.News Report Dateline: January 26, 2025, Manila, Philippines In a significant escalation of tensions in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippine government has officially lodged a diplomatic protest against China’s recent aggressive maneuvers in the region, particularly around the contentious Scarborough Shoal and Second Thomas Shoal. Reports emerging on January 25, 2025, reveal that Chinese…

[soomanymoths]

An apology passed on by Crinkles partner a while back. Posting bcs im not waiting another year for him to own up to his flock how horrendously he treated people. Redacted certain parts bcs im not entertaining excuses and reasoning as to why it was ok to treat his partner and "dear friend" like trash. The stuff i left in (biphobia etc) doesnt realistically make sense and should have never been taken out on me. Even if it did make sense, being nasty to a "friend" as a 30 year old over an oc is pretty goofy. He made his biphobia MY problem and thats inexcusable. He made all of his issues other peoples problems actually. Thats the entire situation imo. This doesnt cover the extent of how terrible crinkle treated people but i dont expect it will ever get better than this and im not waiting anymore

[ohsalome]

nukes