J.K. Rolling
@jelakey.bsky.social
Human Rights and International Criminal Law specialist. Interested in everything Middle East.
Made in Kurdistan 🌞
Raised in the Netherlands🌷
Lived and worked in both 🌍
Made in Kurdistan 🌞
Raised in the Netherlands🌷
Lived and worked in both 🌍
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Both Saudi Arabia and the UAE lobbied Trump to strike Iran.
Both countries have major financial ties to Trump & his son-in-law Jared Kushner.
War gives dictators like Trump (and his family) more power and more wealth. Period.
https://popular.info/p/the-money-behind-the-new-iran-war
Both countries have major financial ties to Trump & his son-in-law Jared Kushner.
War gives dictators like Trump (and his family) more power and more wealth. Period.
https://popular.info/p/the-money-behind-the-new-iran-war
The money behind the new Iran War
In private calls over the last several weeks, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump to attack Ira
popular.info
March 2, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Both Saudi Arabia and the UAE lobbied Trump to strike Iran.
Both countries have major financial ties to Trump & his son-in-law Jared Kushner.
War gives dictators like Trump (and his family) more power and more wealth. Period.
https://popular.info/p/the-money-behind-the-new-iran-war
Both countries have major financial ties to Trump & his son-in-law Jared Kushner.
War gives dictators like Trump (and his family) more power and more wealth. Period.
https://popular.info/p/the-money-behind-the-new-iran-war
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Iranian drone strike hit an ammunition warehouse at a U.S. base in Erbil, in Iraq.
March 1, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Iranian drone strike hit an ammunition warehouse at a U.S. base in Erbil, in Iraq.
Aftermath of US-Israel vs Iran war. Angry protesters squared off with Iraqi security forces near the US embassy in Baghdad after trying to enter the heavily fortified Green Zone. Tear gas was fired during their second attempt today. The embassy had cautioned protests nearby “may turn violent.”
Security forces clash with protesters near U.S. Embassy in Baghdad - Iraqi News
Iraqi security forces used tear gas and live fire to prevent protesters from storming the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad following Ali Khamenei's assassination.
www.iraqinews.com
March 1, 2026 at 6:48 PM
Aftermath of US-Israel vs Iran war. Angry protesters squared off with Iraqi security forces near the US embassy in Baghdad after trying to enter the heavily fortified Green Zone. Tear gas was fired during their second attempt today. The embassy had cautioned protests nearby “may turn violent.”
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Four members of al-Hashd al-Shaabi's Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq were killed in the eastern Diyala province. Protests planned outside the Green Zone this evening. Responses remain shy for such a grave situation. Former MP Sajjad Salim writes on X: "the lie that is the Iraqi Resistance is over."
March 1, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Four members of al-Hashd al-Shaabi's Asa'ib Ahl al-Haq were killed in the eastern Diyala province. Protests planned outside the Green Zone this evening. Responses remain shy for such a grave situation. Former MP Sajjad Salim writes on X: "the lie that is the Iraqi Resistance is over."
In the aftermath of the expanding US-Israel vs. Iran war, an Iraqi militia group Saraya Awliya al-Dam — a pro-Iran Shi’ite militia long opposed to American forces in Iraq — has claimed responsibility for drone and rocket strikes against a US military base in Erbil, in the Kurdistan Region.
Iraqi militia group claims drone, rocket strikes in Erbil
ERBIL, Kurdistan Region - Iraq's pro-Iran Saraya Awliya al-Dam militia group said late Sunday it targeted a US base in Erbil with drones and rockets. Footage obtained by Rudaw showed some of the objec...
www.rudaw.net
March 1, 2026 at 6:19 PM
In the aftermath of the expanding US-Israel vs. Iran war, an Iraqi militia group Saraya Awliya al-Dam — a pro-Iran Shi’ite militia long opposed to American forces in Iraq — has claimed responsibility for drone and rocket strikes against a US military base in Erbil, in the Kurdistan Region.
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More on the killing of over 20 border guards on the Iran-Iraq border. As many have noted, there is no point to this other than to soften the border. I would expect to see more bombings in Iraq, esp the Kurdish region where Erbil is, to prevent infiltration x.com/AliR_Ahmadi/...
March 1, 2026 at 5:57 PM
More on the killing of over 20 border guards on the Iran-Iraq border. As many have noted, there is no point to this other than to soften the border. I would expect to see more bombings in Iraq, esp the Kurdish region where Erbil is, to prevent infiltration x.com/AliR_Ahmadi/...
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Friends, Claudette Colvin—the 15-year-old who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in March 1955 & joined the federal case against bus segregation that went to the Supreme Court — died today at age 86. But there are lots of myths and mis-impressions about her. A short corrective thread:
January 14, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Friends, Claudette Colvin—the 15-year-old who refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus in March 1955 & joined the federal case against bus segregation that went to the Supreme Court — died today at age 86. But there are lots of myths and mis-impressions about her. A short corrective thread:
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NEW: U.S. evacuates troops from Middle East bases as Trump weighs Iran strikes
U.S. evacuates troops from Middle East bases as Trump weighs Iran strikes
There have been multiple high-level meetings on Iran in the past 24 hours.
www.axios.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:21 PM
NEW: U.S. evacuates troops from Middle East bases as Trump weighs Iran strikes
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Some personnel at a key US military base in Qatar have been advised to evacuate by tonight after Tehran warned that it will strike US bases on their soil if Washington attacks Iran.
But, we have no details on the advisory or who is affected. apnews.com/article/us-b...
But, we have no details on the advisory or who is affected. apnews.com/article/us-b...
Some personnel at key US base in Qatar advised to evacuate as Iran official brings up earlier attack
A U.S. official says some personnel at a key U.S. military base in Qatar have been advised to evacuate.
apnews.com
January 14, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Some personnel at a key US military base in Qatar have been advised to evacuate by tonight after Tehran warned that it will strike US bases on their soil if Washington attacks Iran.
But, we have no details on the advisory or who is affected. apnews.com/article/us-b...
But, we have no details on the advisory or who is affected. apnews.com/article/us-b...
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🇸🇪 PM Kristersson: Several officers from Swedish Armed Forces are arriving in Greenland today [per Denmark’s request]. They are part of group from several allied countries. Together, they will prepare for upcoming elements within framework of Danish exercise Operation Arctic Endurance.
January 14, 2026 at 4:51 PM
🇸🇪 PM Kristersson: Several officers from Swedish Armed Forces are arriving in Greenland today [per Denmark’s request]. They are part of group from several allied countries. Together, they will prepare for upcoming elements within framework of Danish exercise Operation Arctic Endurance.
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Ongeveer 11.000 statushouders krijgen jaarlijks voorrang op een huurwoning en ongeveer 100.000 tot 200.000 expats krijgen voorrang op een huurwoning dankzij de expatregeling, die het leven in de grote steden volstrekt onbetaalbaar heeft gemaakt, maar daar hoor je onze Volendamse nepregent niet over.
Voorrang huurwoning statushouders moet van tafel, zegt kabinet
Voorrang huurwoning statushouders moet van tafel, zegt kabinet
Het demissionaire kabinet noemt de voorrangsregel niet uit te leggen aan Nederlanders die soms al tien jaar op een huis wachten.
nos.nl
October 3, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Ongeveer 11.000 statushouders krijgen jaarlijks voorrang op een huurwoning en ongeveer 100.000 tot 200.000 expats krijgen voorrang op een huurwoning dankzij de expatregeling, die het leven in de grote steden volstrekt onbetaalbaar heeft gemaakt, maar daar hoor je onze Volendamse nepregent niet over.
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VVD-er wil “campagne voeren met een aangescherpte wet Openbare manifestaties om de antisemieten van de straat krijgen.” Yesilgoz “Het gaat over mensen die het recht op demonstreren ondermijnen. Wij willen dat die wet snel wordt aangepast.” 🧐Is het demonstratie-recht nog veilig?
June 14, 2025 at 6:02 PM
VVD-er wil “campagne voeren met een aangescherpte wet Openbare manifestaties om de antisemieten van de straat krijgen.” Yesilgoz “Het gaat over mensen die het recht op demonstreren ondermijnen. Wij willen dat die wet snel wordt aangepast.” 🧐Is het demonstratie-recht nog veilig?
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June 14, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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Trump parade vs No Kings march, San Diego
June 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Trump parade vs No Kings march, San Diego
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Donald Trump does NOT want you to share this footage of his pathetically tiny birthday parade crowd.
June 14, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Donald Trump does NOT want you to share this footage of his pathetically tiny birthday parade crowd.
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NEW: In the last few hours, Minnesota authorities warned people against attending protests, with a killer on the loose.
This is the current view of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.
DEFIANCE. 👏
#NoKings #50501Movement
(📸 Daviss)
This is the current view of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.
DEFIANCE. 👏
#NoKings #50501Movement
(📸 Daviss)
June 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
NEW: In the last few hours, Minnesota authorities warned people against attending protests, with a killer on the loose.
This is the current view of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.
DEFIANCE. 👏
#NoKings #50501Movement
(📸 Daviss)
This is the current view of the Minnesota State Capitol in St. Paul.
DEFIANCE. 👏
#NoKings #50501Movement
(📸 Daviss)
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Not too many Black folks will be surprised that the very first civilian Trump’s Marines detained in Los Angeles was a Black man.
A veteran.
A veteran.
June 14, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Not too many Black folks will be surprised that the very first civilian Trump’s Marines detained in Los Angeles was a Black man.
A veteran.
A veteran.
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Nieuwe Rode Lijn-demonstratie in Den Haag op 15 juni
Nieuwe Rode Lijn-demonstratie in Den Haag op 15 juni
www.trouw.nl
June 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Nieuwe Rode Lijn-demonstratie in Den Haag op 15 juni