#humanitarianCrises

2025-04-25

In a world where control of #communication networks is increasingly centralized, #DIYnetworks offer an independent alternative. This presentation shows how to build up your own autonomous #meshNetworks with low-cost hardware components and open source tools such as #Reticulum and #MeshChat. We will present practical steps for the construction, configuration and integration of sensors, communication and computing power. We are also discussing how such #networks can be used in #humanitarianCrises, such as the organisation of aid measures through solidarity initiatives.

media.ccc.de/v/eh22-97-eggcept

This workshop offers a detailed journey through the world of do-it-yourself radio networks and #autonomousCommunication structures. Using an exemplary system structure, we show how to realize cost-effective, flexible mesh networks with #LoRa #RNode, Reticulum and MeshChat. In doing so, we not only dedicate ourselves to the technical requirements – such as the optimal hardware selection, antenna adaptation and network planning (keyword “Network Planning 101”) – but also consider how these technologies can be used for #humanitarian purposes, for example at #CADUS.

Slide with text: "1.1 The Communication Crisis. Key Question: What happens if traditional networks fail - or are made to fail?"
2025-02-03

Horrifying:

#Musk says #USAID to be SHUT DOWN

#Billionaire #ElonMusk, who is heading
#Trump's drive to shrink the federal govt, gave an update on the effort early Monday, saying work is underway to shut down the US #ForeignAid agency USAID.

#TheCrueltyIsThePoint #HumanitarianCrises #USpol #WhiteNationalism
reuters.com/world/us/musk-give

SkyLine Newsskylinenews
2025-01-21

KINSHASA, Congo -- Prominent human rights group Amnesty International accused Congo's army and a rebel group of bombing densely populated areas in attacks that “likely constitute war crimes.”Both...CHECK THE FULL ARTICLE BELOW👇
#117907300

skylinenews.org/rights-group-a

2024-07-01

#Repost @aljazeeraenglish
#UN’s hunger monitoring system says there’s a risk of famine in 14 areas of #Sudan if the conflict escalates, with more than 750,000 people facing “catastrophe.”⁠
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#HumanitarianCrises
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📸 Screengrab from Al Jazeera English

2024-01-23

#Columbia Scolds Students for “Unsanctioned” #GazaRally Where They Were Attacked With Chemicals

Two people reportedly sprayed an odious chemical at protesters, leaving students with burning eyes, nausea, and chest pain.

by Prem Thakker
January 22 2024

"University responded to reports of students being injured by a chemical attack against an on-campus rally for Gaza by chiding students for holding protests without official authorization. Meanwhile, students told The Intercept that even as the school’s public safety department has said it is investigating the incident, school administrators themselves have yet to contact the victims — some of whom have had to seek medical care for their injuries.

"During a rally on Friday, according to attendees, two individuals sprayed a hazardous chemical that released an odious smell. Dozens of students have reported an array of symptoms, such as burning eyes, nausea, headaches, abdominal and chest pain, and vomiting.

"The campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine publicized the incident on Saturday morning, identifying the substance as 'skunk,' a chemical weapon used by the Israel Defense Forces against Palestinians and one that U.S. #police departments have reportedly acquired in the past. SJP also alleged that the assailants have ties to the Israel Defense Forces, a claim that The Intercept could not independently confirm.

"#RashidKhalidi, a renowned #PalestinianAmerican historian who teaches at Columbia, said that university administrators should respect the student protesters’ motivations. 'For a lot of young people, this is one of the most significant events, worst #HumanitarianCrises, certainly in their lifetimes,' said Khalidi. 'And many of them have a strong sense of justice and see injustice. I think university administrators — whatever alumni and whatever donors and whatever trustees are telling them, and whatever the politicians are saying, and whatever the media bias leans towards — I think they have to respect that that’s what’s driving a lot of these students: a strong sense of injustice.'"

theintercept.com/2024/01/22/co

#SkunkSpray #IDF #ACAB #Gaza #FreePalestine #JVP #ColumbiaUniversity #SJP #Protest #Protesters

General Strike Nowstrike@libranet.de
2023-12-11
The call for the strike was announced by Palestinian National and Islamic forces, a coalition of major Palestinian factions. “This movement stands ...#News #Explainer #Gaza #Hamas #HumanRights #HumanitarianCrises #Israel-Palestineconflict #Protests #MiddleEast #Palestine
What is the global strike demanding an end to Israeli war on Gaza?
Steve Brennansjbone@aus.social
2023-03-01

#worldhunger #Humanitariancrises #auspol
I scroll through Instagram regularly these days, and what constantly pops up are humans in crisis with appeals for help. Like Syria & Turkey - devastated by war, climate events and more. No food, water, medical services and the like.
Then I contrast that with individuals in Australia with $400m in their Super and politicians like Angus Taylor screaming because how dare the govt take away their tax breaks..

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