Susan McKay
@SusanMcKay15
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Derry Girl (we never grow out of it). Writer. Arts Council NI Major Individual Award. New book “Northern Protestants - On Shifting Ground” now available.
Derry to Skerries
Joined December 2013
These are the names and faces of the 238 Silenced Journalists from Gaza
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Prominent Al Jazeera Gaza correspondent Anas Al Sharif targeted + killed by Israel, with 4 colleagues. At least 178 Palestinian journalists killed by Israel since Oct 7 2023, says Committee to Protect Journalists. Israel claims Anas was a terrorist but has not provided proof.
Al Jazeera condemns the assassination of its journalists by Israeli occupation forces Al Jazeera Media Network condemns in the strongest terms the targeted assassination of its correspondents Anas Al Sharif and Mohammed Qraiqea, along with photographers Ibrahim Al Thaher, and
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Israel called Al Jazeera journalist Anas Al-Sharif a "terrorist." Then they killed him. How many more journalists killed in Gaza will it take for us to do something? @prem_thakker reports. Read the full story - link in replies.
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Israel just bombed an murdered the entire Aljazeera staff in Gaza city: Correspondents Anas Al Sharif @AnasAlSharif0 and Mohammad Qreiqei, killed. Cameramen Ibrahim Dhaher and Mo’men Aleiwa, killed. Crew driver, Mohammad Nofal, killed. All murdered in an Israeli bombing of
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This is terribly tragic news. Thinking of his family, friends and colleagues tonight in a conflict that has claimed the lives of so many journalists.
⭕️ LIVE: Al Jazeera Arabic reporter Anas Al Sharif was killed in an Israeli strike on a tent in Gaza City.
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AFP warning its Gaza reporters are at risk of literally starving to death - having risked their lives for so long to tell the story that Israel prevents the international media from reaching.
AFP Journalists’ Association on reporters in Gaza: ‘Since AFP was founded in August 1944, we have lost journalists in conflicts, we have had wounded and prisoners in our ranks, but none of us can remember seeing a colleague die of hunger. We refuse to see them die’
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This is appalling by LinkedIn. Shame on it.
I posted this on LinkedIn at the same time and it got removed for "terrorism"??? https://t.co/oF6hS9pLPB
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Irish lawyer, Michael Farrell, quits Council of Europe rights body over silence on Gaza | Irish Legal News
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Ireland's long-standing representative on a Council of Europe human rights body has resigned over its failure to speak out on Gaza. Human rights lawyer Michael Farrell has been a member of the...
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NUJ condemns the killing of freelance photojournalist Ismail Abu Hatab, following an Israeli air strike on the Al-Baqa cafe, west of Gaza city. The cafe was regularly used by journalists because of its internet connection.
#Palestine🇵🇸: [UPDATE 01.07.2025] We condemn the killing of Ismail Abu Hatab in the strongest terms and reiterate that impunity for Israel cannot continue. Those responsible for the massacres of journalists must be tried before the @IntlCrimCourt. ENOUGH!
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Excited to interview Nicola Sturgeon at the Home Place:
📣 Special Announcement! Join Nicola Sturgeon In Conversation for the NI launch of her memoir Frankly. Hear her candid take on life, politics and challenges as a female leader. 🗓 Tuesday 19th August 🕢 7.30pm 📍 The Helicon 💵 £22.50 Tickets on sale Thursday 26th June at 10am
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Congratulations to staff, present and past on this auspicious anniversary from all at @NUJofficial @rodneyedwards Local papers are a pillar of local democracy, help develop a sense of community and act as vital platform for debate and channel for information.
The Impartial Reporter celebrates 200 years of journalism
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On World Press Freedom Day, the MFRR highlights a sharp rise in attacks on journalists across Europe: – Over 1,400 incidents in the past year – Surveillance, SLAPPs, & physical violence increasing This #WPFD2025 must push govts to protect media freedom. https://t.co/jgLlSGH52y
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Attacks on media freedom are rising. On World Press Freedom Day 2025, MFRR urges EU action to defend democracy by protecting journalism.
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"Palestinian journalists continue to be killed or injured at an alarming rate..with impunity" - UN Human Rights office in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (OPT) It has independently verified the killing of 211 journalists in Gaza since October 2023. #WorldPressFreedomDay
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More than 200 Journalists killed in Gaza by Israel since October 2023 On for World Press Freedom Day, UN officials say Journalists’ deaths in Gaza are 'probably deliberate’ https://t.co/f2XbpykHCE via @middleeastmnt
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“We are breaking the bodies and the minds of the children of Gaza.” WHO’s emergencies director, Mike Ryan, expressed his frustration about the devastating situation unfolding in Gaza, stating that the world is allowing this “abomination” to continue
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🔎 Who holds the truth? Join us for the first panel of our #BehindTheHeadlines 10-Year Anniversary Symposium — Behind the records: Who holds the truth? 🗓 Monday, May 12 | 🕑 2–3:30pm 📍 Trinity Long Room Hub, Trinity College Dublin Register now: https://t.co/cF6y9EAJQp
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Michael Longley’s Life of Poetry In honour of the late poet Michael Longley, @BBCRadio3 will rebroadcast the series he made with Olivia O’Leary in 2024 to mark his 85th birthday. Tune in 10th to 14th February at 9:45pm. 🎧Available to Listen Here: https://t.co/0G4YalPJCE
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In a 2024 interview, the late poet Michael Longley talks about Belfast and the classics.
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Very chuffed to be mentionned by @DevlinMartina in the stellar company of Ailbhe, Caoilfhionn and Paula - but I won’t be putting myself forward for the Presidency!
What I’m looking for in our next #president of #Ireland and why I think these #women would be worthy candidates to run for the office: @ailbhes @caoilfhionnanna @SusanMcKay15 and Paula Meehan. I say why in my column
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Susan McKay, the Irish Press Ombudsman, is one of the expert panelists of our “Armenia’s Evolution: Is Media Self-Regulation the Answer?” event. @SusanMcKay15 🗓️ Dec 10, 5:30 PM, at National Library of Armenia. More: https://t.co/nZ6csfiWhO
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“This time in world history is a call to action for all of us in this profession. It’s a call to fight those who attempt to discredit us. It is a call to fight for the public’s trust. It is a call to defend our work at all costs. History may depend on it,” said @theinformation
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