
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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21-05-2009 19:00:07
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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






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







🚨 💯 👍🔥🎯 #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…

🚨 #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…



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/…

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/…


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…