Middle East and Africa

Khaled Diab’s tweet nothings

A couple of weeks ago, supermarkets were mundane, everyday places. Now they are an unexpected frontline. My wife and I now make a point of thanking the staff for the efforts they make and risks they take to keep us fed. #FrontLineHeroes #CoronaLockdown #Covid_19

20:20 · March 28, 2020

Khaled Diab

@DiabolicalIdea

Hopscotch and fries Even a pandemic can't come between Belgians and their fries. In fact, with little else to do, the pandemic is drawing Belgians closer to their fries - but not too close, according to social… instagram.com/p/B-R1IwIAqDk/…

13:14 · March 28, 2020

Khaled Diab

@DiabolicalIdea

I wonder if the freemasons have adapted their handshake in these testing times. #SocialDistanacing #CoronaLockdown #COVID19

13:02 · March 28, 2020

Khaled Diab

@DiabolicalIdea

@ousfourita These measures are meant to enable health systems to manage the crisis by flattening the curve. In theory that means that once the curve is flat or in decline, the restrictions can be relaxed gradually. However, this assumes developed, functioning, universal health systems.

11:53 · March 28, 2020

Khaled Diab

@DiabolicalIdea

Some democracies are showing serious signs of authoritarian slide. Netanyahu is exploiting the snooping technology and exceptional powers it once reserved for the Palestinians. Trump is also trying to assemble extra emergency powers that will no doubt outlive the emergency.

10:10 · March 28, 2020

Khaled Diab

@DiabolicalIdea

So far Belgium seems to have navigated this crisis democratically, imposing these unprecedented restrictions with popular consent and cross-party support. But the far-right and ultranationalist wait in the wings seeking to exploit the crisis.

10:00 · March 28, 2020

Khaled Diab

@DiabolicalIdea

Fist fights in times of coronavirus. #coronavirus #COVID19 #IsolationLife pic.twitter.com/F20DV33vJ1

20:37 · March 27, 2020

Khaled Diab

@DiabolicalIdea

@amgechter Yes, Jews as "Christ killers" is the oldest and most dangerous anti-Semitic trope in the book

16:29 · March 27, 2020

Khaled Diab

@DiabolicalIdea

Hats off to these Tunisian women. Their mask-making efforts will save lives. twitter.com/Mira404/status…