Important thread from punkistan93 on Twitter" "The links between Welsh slate and slavery are underexplored and swept under the carpet. This is because of Welsh historiography and a systemic lack of scholarship on the slave trade and on slavery in Wales, bar a few notable exceptions."
Check out this thread… https://t.co/6Mxwpk9l2M
— Gary Bunt (@garybunt) August 6, 2021
"Sarah Hussein, 31, was severely injured from burns when she was found ablaze on East Street, Bury, at about 19:30 BST on 31 July and died later in hospital."
Those responsible for the murder of Aya Hachem have now been sentenced. Some of the coverage of this tragic case is below:
ITV News, Aya Hachem: Seven men jailed for more than 200 years for murder of Blackburn law student'I hope they rot in prison' says brother of those responsible for Aya Hachem's death.
— Sky News (@SkyNews) August 5, 2021
Ibrahim Hachem was speaking outside court where sentencing was handed down.
Read more here: https://t.co/32WjD1m0JU pic.twitter.com/2yv2XcXPoE
The murder of Aya Hachem
— Lancashire Police (@LancsPolice) August 5, 2021
A THREAD 🚨 pic.twitter.com/TMioQHlsr3
This is an insightful and interesting programme. I would have liked to have heard more. I also enjoyed the music choices!
— Gary Bunt (@garybunt) August 5, 2021
My story today: In 2012 Dr Abbas Khan travelled out to Syria to treat civilians in Aleppo. But the British surgeon was captured by the regime and killed in custody a year later. Now, eight years after Abbas’ death, his legacy is inspiring a new generation of doctors. pic.twitter.com/reSeL2PDOM
— Charlie Haynes (@charliehtweets) August 2, 2021
Ian Dallas or Abdalqadir as-Sufi the founder of the Murabitoon in UK has passed away. Quite a significant moment for Muslims in UK especially for converts. pic.twitter.com/COaSRPSLNA
— Tam Hussein (@tamhussein) August 1, 2021
Not only some interesting insights into Nazir Afzal's career, but some decent music choices:
A very good Desert Island Discs with former Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England @nazirafzal He chose some great songs as well! @BBCRadio4 pic.twitter.com/RI9PNX0KAK
— Diane Abbott MP (@HackneyAbbott) August 1, 2021