https://www.npr.org/2022/02/28/1083423348/europe-welcomes-ukrainian-refugees-but-others-less-so Interesting angle here about double standards
With the French Presidential elections just around the corner, this conflict could not have come at a worse time for the two candidates, who despite their protests are openly racist. It would appear that not so many refugees have family ties in France, so the numbers seeking refuge here are not so high, but some countries are struggling with one conflict after another driving people from their homes. We have seen the willingness of the British people to help out, and I make a distinction between the people and the government who have had their arm up behind their backs. Despite campaigns throughout Europe, there is still an unhealthy racist element bubbling away under the surface often seen, I am afraid to say at football matches.
There is a marked contrast between Germany having taken in 150,000 already from Ukraine, without any bureaucratic hurdles whatsoever and those refugees who are still stranded on Lasbos island, and have been for years.
Will do indeedy. MrsFez has done charity work in Sri Lanka before. Nearest I've got to that sort of thing was best part of 20 years in the SJAB. If/when I get my Chartered qualification I will look at sending myself off somewhere for a few months, help get a school or small hospital up or something. Might need to wait til I "retire". We'll see. Got to make the step up first.
Amazing what happens when the eyes of the world are upon you. "I want to thank everyone for their support" Marina Ovsyannikova after leaving the courtroom. The court decided to fine Marina 30,000 rubles ($280)
Not specifically aimed at the current crisis, more a message for all gun happy governments who think they can start wars at the drop of a hat. A message that like-minded people everywhere should be delivering.
Some twat complained Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed US Congress whilst not wearing a suit - and elicited this perfect response.
Rather lost count, but there has been a stream of heavy military transport planes going overhead today. No idea what they have on board, medical supplies, food or weapons, and no idea where they are taking it. It just seems that things are being stepped up.
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/aug/29/women-in-burkinis-and-men-in-suits Seems it was a letter to the Grauniad in 2016, referring to a French ban on burqas.
