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Beata Sjödahl in #Buenos Aires #Argentina ESMA,

Beata Sjödahl in #Buenos Aires #Argentina ESMA, the Army's former this school of mechanics, is a place in the middle of central Buenos Aires with a dark history. ESMA was a center of torture and extermination established by the last military dictatorship in Argentina between 1976 and 1983. During the military dictatorship, some 30 people disappeared and ESMA was one of the places where people were tortured and killed. In the prison camp there were also secret maternity wards where there were lists of couples who were "waiting" for a birth. Newborns were taken advantage of as "war booty" by the oppressors. Some were given away to military families, others thus. Today, ESMA is a place that is open to the public. Preserving the places where thousands of people were tortured and killed has two purposes. On the one hand, the places aim to honor and remember the people who fell victim to the state's political terror. Another purpose is to remember this dark chapter in Argentina's history to prevent similar events from happening again. Picture 00: ESMA's main building Picture 1: The windows in the main building are adorned with pictures of some of ESMA's victims Picture 2: A poster of a crying boy with the text "nunca olvidar", "never forget" Picture 3: In several places in areas you can read stories about the people who were killed and tortured at ESMA, here about Luis Delpech.

Jacob Wiman in #Tindouf #Algeria During that journey

Jacob Wiman in #Tindouf #Algeria During the trip I and a couple of other young Swedes made with the Swedish Western Sahara Committee to Tindouf in Algeria, we had a large number of meetings with various actors. Through the meetings, we gained a unique and deep understanding of Western Sahara that we hope to spread further in Sweden. At Olof Palme's School, women learn various vocational educations, e.g. academic writing, computer science, media production and textile crafts. At the Ministry for Foreign Affairs, we had an in-depth conversation with the Minister for Foreign Affairs about international politics and the relationship between Sweden and Western Sahara. At the Ministry of Culture, the Minister of Culture said that thanks to the persistence of Western Saharans, they in the occupied Western Sahara have succeeded in counteracting Morocco's attempts to eradicate Western Saharan culture. We visited a women's organization that works to include women and strengthen their position in working life, society and politics, where Secretary General Minetu Laraba's Sueidat, among other things, said that Western Saharan society is relatively equal where women have a strong role in society. At the Western Sahara Red Crescent, we met its chairman, Buhubeini Yahia. He says that 1 in 3 children under the age of 5 living in the camps suffer from chronic malnutrition, and that the supply of flour, wheat and barley has decreased as a result of Russia's war in Ukraine and the pandemic. Finally, we met an organization for Western Saharans who had fallen victim to mines, and an organization for Western Saharan political prisoners and missing citizens. After all the meetings, it became clear to me how Western Saharan society, culture and perspective have been overlooked and misunderstood by the outside world and the Western audience. Picture 1 & 2: Olof Palme's School Picture 3: Ministry of Foreign Affairs Picture 4: Ministry of Culture Picture 5: Union Nacional de Mujeres Saharauis Picture 6: Red Crescent Picture 7: Asavim Picture 8: AFAPREDESA @svenskavastsaharakommitten # västsahara #westernsahara #sahorrenterna #sahorrenterwi

Alicia Rydhem & Laura Olsson Radda in #LeMorne #Mau

Alicia Rydhem & Laura Olsson Radda in #LeMorne #Mauritius This week we hiked Le Morne which is located 556 meters above sea level in the southwestern part of the island. The mountain is an important historical symbol as it is said that slaves used the mountain as a hiding place during slavery. When slavery was abolished by the British on February 1, 1835, it is said according to the legend of Le Morne that British soldiers went up the mountain to tell the slaves that they were free. But according to legend, the slaves misunderstood the effort and instead jumped down the mountain. As the mountain has such an important symbolic and historical significance, the site was inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2008. On February 1, the abolition of slavery is celebrated primarily by the Creole population and the day is a holiday in Mauritius. Image 1: Video showing the view from the mountain. Picture 2 & 3: Memorial site for slavery below Mount Le Morne. The monument in the middle is to represent slaves jumping from the mountain. Picture 4: Climbing up the mountain from the hike. #Fufkorrespondenterna

Agnes Durbeej-Hjalt in #Kigali #Rwanda Rwandas st

Agnes Durbeej-Hjalt in #Kigali #Rwanda Rwanda's biggest health risk is road safety. This mainly applies to all motos - motorcycle taxis - which are admittedly cheap and easily accessible, but not very safe. Inside Kigali, the maximum speed is either 40 or 60 km / h, but of all the motos I have ridden for almost a month and a half, only two or three have had working speedometers. They also tend to aim between cars and buses, especially during rush hour. According to the World Bank's latest data on traffic fatalities, Rwanda had 29 deaths per 100 inhabitants in 000. These include poorly maintained roads and inadequate street lighting. But the government is trying to improve road safety. One of the measures is the robot-like cameras, "Sophias", which have been set up at strategic locations in the country. They not only control the speed, but also if the driver is talking on the phone, driving in the wrong lane and the like. Twice a month, it is also a car-free day, which has also been introduced for environmental reasons. They usually occur on Sundays and mean that the roads are closed during the morning. Then, among other things, various sports activities are arranged. Picture 2019: Motorcycles are one of the most common ways to get around in Rwanda. Picture 1: In Nyabugogo there is always a high tempo, especially during rush hour. From Nyabugogo Bus Parking, buses leave for the other Rwandan provinces. Picture 2: One of the almost all-seeing traffic safety cameras that were set up six months ago. They are called "Sophias", after the world's first humanoid robot Sophia. Figure 3: Another traffic hazard is that many transport goods long distances by bicycle. And then it is not small packages but often large heavy bags that are fastened to the package holder. Picture 4: A barefoot man transporting heavy cabbage heads along a busy road. He was difficult to see from a long distance because the roads are so crooked in Rwanda's mountainous landscape. Just before that, a little boy jumped out of a truck in the middle of the road - my driver just had time to brake.

Beatrice Simonsson in #Amsterdam #Netherlands

Beatrice Simonsson in #Amsterdam # The Netherlands The Netherlands is a lowland, which means exactly what you might think it does - it is low in terms of altitude. The land is almost completely flat and about a third of the land surface is below sea level. The lowest point is as much as 6,7 m lower than sea level. But then you can ask yourself why the whole country is not flooded? This is due to a well-developed system of canals, ditches, barriers, pumps and dunes that keep the water away and prevent floods. Areas have even been taken back from the sea through drainage, so-called "polders". Despite this, the bitter truth remains that the Netherlands is sinking by 7 mm / year, at the same time as global warming is raising water levels by just over 3 mm / year and annual floods are occurring. Heat waves and rising temperatures also cause groundwater levels to fall. This is, of course, a frightening reality, but thanks to the fact that the Netherlands is a country with good infrastructure and economy, it is still possible to protect coastal areas. This also means that the country contributes resources, knowledge and cooperation with other countries with similar problems such as Bangladesh - which is at about the same height as the Netherlands. There are several projects that focus on water control and management to find similar sustainable solutions that have been developed here. #Fufkorrespondenterna Bild 1 & 2: Kalverpolder i Zaanse Schans. Windmills have historically also been important in pumping out water. Picture 3 & 4: Canals in the cities help keep the water levels in check.

Jacob Wiman and #Tindouf #Algeria Hi everyone! M

Jacob Wiman and #Tindouf #Algeria Hi everyone! My name is Jacob Wiman and I was going to tell you about a trip I and a couple of other young Swedes made to the Western Saharan refugee camps outside Tindouf, Algeria. The trip was part of the Swedish Western Sahara Committee's youth initiative and information campaign with the aim of spreading knowledge about the Western Saharan people's struggle for independence, something Western Saharans have been prevented from achieving by Morocco since Spain's unfinished decolonization in 1975. , in response to this, the Western Saharan freedom movement Polisario Front launched an armed struggle against the Moroccan military occupation, and despite Morocco's control of the area, in 1976 the Western Saharans declared their republic. After fighting between the parties, an agreement on ceasefire and a referendum was announced by the UN, among others, in 1991, which stopped the armed fighting. Despite this, the initial disagreement in the conflict has remained unresolved. Today, the ceasefire agreement has been terminated and more and more countries have expressed support for Morocco. At the same time, the Western Sahara conflict is often forgotten and has very little knowledge, not least in Sweden. @svenskavastsaharakommitten # västsahara #westernsahara #sahrawi Picture1: View from the house where we lived as guests with a family. Picture 2: The Western Saharan flag during a visit to an elementary school. Picture 3: Tour during the meeting with the Ministry of Equipment. Picture 4: Concert in the neighborhood where we lived. Picture 5: Visit to the army museum where our interpreter Limam told about the history of Western Sahara. Picture 6: Me, Jacob Wiman

Alicia Rydhem & Laura Olsson Radda in #PortLouis #M

Alicia Rydhem & Laura Olsson Radda in #PortLouis #Mauritius In recent weeks, there have been extensive protests here in Mauritius. The protests were triggered by skyrocketing petrol and gas prices in combination with high inflation, which has increased the cost of living in Mauritius, and this has mainly affected low-income earners. The prostheses were initially peaceful, but on Friday 22 April the situation escalated when the peaceful protester Dominique Seedeeal, also known as "Darren the activist", was arrested by the police. This led to even stronger protests against police violence and political corruption in the country. The picture shows protests outside the government building in the capital Port Louis on April 27. #Fufkorrespondenterna

Beata Sjödahl in #Buenos Aires #Argentina El Ca

Beata Sjödahl in #Buenos Aires #Argentina El Caminito in the La Boca district of Argentina is a popular tourist destination. The first to populate the district were European immigrants. The houses were painted with leftover paint from the port where many of the migrants worked. One color was not enough for all the houses, hence the houses are painted in different colors. In the late early 1900th century, many Europeans, especially from Spain and Italy, chose. to settle in Argentina. The country viewed European immigration positively and thought that Europeans would push the country in the right direction. At the end of the 1800th century, about 50% of the population of Buenos Aires were European immigrants. At the Hotel de Immigrantes, the new citizens were given housing, food and help finding work. In the 90's, people from Taiwan and China immigrated instead and in Buenos Aires there is now a Barrio Chino, a smaller version of a "China town". In addition, people from neighboring countries and from Venezuela have moved to the country in recent years. Immigration from all corners of the world has made Buenos Aires a multicultural city where people learn from and are influenced by each other's cultures and habits. Picture 1: Caminito, La Boca Picture 2: Hotel de Inmigrantes in Buenos Aires which today is a museum for immigration Picture 3: European immigrants who have just arrived at the hotel Picture 4: “Barrio Chino” which has been established and developed in recent years in Buenos Aires

Beatrice Simonsson in #Amsterdam #Netherlands

Beatrice Simonsson in #Amsterdam # The Netherlands Hello! My name is Beatrice and I usually study Politics' Master's program at Uppsala University. Right now I am doing an exchange semester in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, where I am studying courses in political geography, economics and the relationship between the EU and Turkey. In the spring, I will report on my experiences and experiences linked to current development issues and on the Netherlands as a global player! #fufkorrespondenterna Picture: I'm standing in front of my campus at the University of Amsterdam

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