Kneecap is not the story.
Genocide in Gaza is.

West doesn't even offer thoughts and prayers. We're bankrupted in the eyes of the world.

Kabul at risk of becoming first modern city to run out of water, report warns NGO says Afghan capital’s 7 million people face existential crisis that world needs urgently to address Kabul could become the first modern city to completely run out of water, experts have warned. Water levels within Kabul’s aquifers have dropped by up to 30 metres over the past decade owing to rapid urbanisation and climate breakdown, according to a report by the NGO Mercy Corps. Continue reading...

Kabul at risk of becoming first modern city to run out of water, report warns

No plans to allow any aid into Gaza, says Israeli minister Israel Katz says blocking aid is ‘one of the main pressure levers’ on Hamas while military announces it has turned 30% of Gaza into buffer zone

This amounts to ongoing collective punishment of the entire population, including civilians: ‘The Israeli defence minister, Israel Katz, said: “Israel’s policy is clear: no humanitarian aid will enter Gaza…”’ www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...

Can't be said enough. America has become rich through globalisation. Those Americans who have become poorer have done so because of how those riches were(n't) distributed. Shutting down trade won't make poor Americans richer ... it will just make everyone poorer.

Recognizing and upholding human rights to water and sanitation, even during wars and natural disasters, is essential for transforming water from a source of instability into a pillar of peace ☮.

To catalyse progress we need initiatives led by high-level leaders: tinyurl.com/2ehehuc5

Yes. Absolutely. I guess I was thinking more that it innoculated most of the rest of Europe against doing something equally stupid!

A bit like Brexit!

Water-related disasters are on the rise. The need for effective adaptation strategies has never been more urgent. At today’s workshop on the #GlobalGoalonAdaptation, SWA, AGWA and WaterAid will discuss vital metrics to protect communities and ecosystems: tinyurl.com/btv38bzf

#UNFCCC #COP30

Decolonisation with a chainsaw .... or how to survive the Trumpquake. My latest IRCWASH blog. Inspired by the inspirational African leadership on display at African Water and Sanitation Conference (AFWASA25) and Africa Health Agenda International Conference (AHAIC) www.ircwash.org/blog/survivi...

A pleasure to be back in Uganda at #AfwasaUg2025 conference. Against the background of #USAID chaos, great to hear so many voices powerfully affirming their ability to move forward regardless.