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Ashifa Kassam

@ashifa_k

Correspondent covering communities and stories across Europe for The Guardian. Previously based in Spain & Canada for @guardian. Thoughts & ideas always welcome

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derek guy (@dieworkwear) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I debated whether to share my story on here, but I guess I will. I think there's an idea out there that millions of violent criminals are pouring across the border, carrying machetes and drugs, looking to harm Americans. Certainly, while some people fall into that category, the

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In April, President Trump and Salvadoran President Bukele shook hands in the Oval Office to celebrate a deal to ship gang members to the notorious CECOT prison. But a new ProPublica investigation found there’s more to the story. 🧵👇

In April, President Trump and Salvadoran President Bukele shook hands in the Oval Office to celebrate a deal to ship gang members to the notorious CECOT prison. 

But a new ProPublica investigation found there’s more to the story. 🧵👇
Immolats per la Llibertat a Catalunya (@immolats_cat) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Ashifa Kassam: “…how these centres were able to continue operating after the death of Franco, leaving young women incarcerated even as Spain transitioned to a democracy. “They forgot about us, we didn’t matter,” said García del Cid…” theguardian.com/world/2025/jun… #JustíciaTransicional

<a href="/ashifa_k/">Ashifa Kassam</a>:
“…how these centres were able to continue operating after the death of Franco, leaving young women incarcerated even as Spain transitioned to a democracy. “They forgot about us, we didn’t matter,” said García del Cid…”

theguardian.com/world/2025/jun…

#JustíciaTransicional
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BREAKING: Trump’s VA just gave doctors the green light to refuse treatment to veterans who are Democrats or unmarried. Yes—you read that right. Serve your country, risk your life, and when you come home, your care depends on your politics and marital status.

BREAKING: Trump’s VA just gave doctors the green light to refuse treatment to veterans who are Democrats or unmarried.

Yes—you read that right. Serve your country, risk your life, and when you come home, your care depends on your politics and marital status.
DW News (@dwnews) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said it would be a double standard for the EU to pursue further sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine while not sanctioning Israel over Gaza. p.dw.com/p/4wVDD

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has said it would be a double standard for the EU to pursue further sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine while not sanctioning Israel over Gaza.
p.dw.com/p/4wVDD
Haaretz.com (@haaretzcom) 's Twitter Profile Photo

IDF soldiers say they were ordered to fire at unarmed crowds near Gaza food distribution sites despite no threat being present haaretz.com/israel-news/20…

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Over 21,000 American Jews – including more than 700 rabbis and cultural figures like Tony Kushner – urge Israel to lift its food aid blockade on Gaza, calling conditions there "unbearably heartbreaking" haaretz.com/us-news/2025-0…

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🚨 💯 👍🔥🎯 #UniversityOfToronto 🇨🇦 *AGREES TO HOST* #Harvard #Students facing #Trump #Visa #Restrictions. "Pact will help international students finish their studies amid Harvard’s legal battle with Trump administration." By Leyland Cecco in #Toronto. theguardian.com/world/2025/jun…

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🚨 #Russia *HAS LAUNCHED* #Biggest #Air #Attack of the #Three-#Year #War, #Kyiv says. "Ukraine’s air force says Russia fired 477 drones and decoys as well as 60 missiles overnight." By Ashifa Kassam theguardian.com/world/2025/jun…

La Liga London (@laligalondon) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I spoke to Guardian sport about Thomas Partey's move to Villarreal. People will have different opinions, but it is unfortunately a deal which has and will damage the club's reputation in and outside of Spain. Many fans are unhappy with the club. theguardian.com/football/2025/…

Villarreal Report (@villarreal_rep) 's Twitter Profile Photo

I had the honour of contributing to this article for The Guardian, in which the Villarreal fanbase's stark disapproval of the signing of Thomas Partey, as well as the damage the signing would do to the club, is laid out in great detail. Give it a read 👇 theguardian.com/football/2025/…

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“In MSF’s nearly 54 years of operations, rarely have we seen such levels of systematic violence against unarmed civilians.” The GHF-run food distributions in Gaza, Palestine, have become sites of “orchestrated killing and dehumanisation”, not humanitarian aid.

manisha.bsky.social (@manisha_bot) 's Twitter Profile Photo

EXCLUSIVE: Investigation proves Palestinians indiscriminately shot by Israeli military near food sites across 50 days, from yours truly for The Guardian #GHF #IDF #Gaza #AidTrapInGaza /THREAD ⬇️ theguardian.com/world/ng-inter…