Jamil DakwarVerified account

@jdakwar

Director, Human Rights Program. Adjunct lecturer . Formerly with and (views are my own)

New York, NY
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Joined November 2010
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  1. 6 hours ago

    Torture violates the Constitution and international law. That torturing people again is even on the agenda is an abomination.

    Pete King: Pompeo would bring 'realistic approaches' like waterboarding as CIA chief
    1,078 retweets 1,352 likes
  2. Nov 20

    I saw with Mike Pence. I was glad he was there.

    and
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  3. 7 hours ago

    The indiscriminate use of water cannons by police on protesters at Standing Rock in below freezing temperatures is unjustifiable.

    3,688 retweets 3,868 likes
  4. 9 hours ago

    Very disturbing! Meanwhile Trump is bashing Hamilton cast and Saturday Night Live.

    Latest Update: Incidents of Hateful Harassment Since Election Day Now Number 701
    2 retweets 2 likes
  5. 17 hours ago

    use of water cannons below freezing temperatures is even more dangerous and life-threatening!

    Alarming reports on use of water cannons in Standing Rock where temperatures are 26F/-3C! This may cause hypothermia and frostbite.
    10 retweets 6 likes
  6. 18 hours ago

    Reports from the medics at say 167 injured (so far), inc 3 elders. No fatalities.

    280 retweets 91 likes
  7. 18 hours ago

    In addition to tear gas and water cannons, protesters reported being hit by rubber bullets and percussion grenades.

    1,322 retweets 761 likes
  8. 18 hours ago

    protesters sprayed tonight with a water cannon in freezing weather. Sheriff describes it as “ongoing riot”

    134 retweets 71 likes
  9. 18 hours ago

    Alarming reports on use of water cannons in Standing Rock where temperatures are 26F/-3C! This may cause hypothermia and frostbite.

    289 retweets 107 likes
  10. 19 hours ago

    Report: Water cannons, tear gas used at Standing Rock protests

    660 retweets 362 likes
  11. 19 hours ago

    Video of water cannons being used on protectors in 26°F/-3°C at barricades at barricades in North Dakota 📷: @johnkdangers

    6,410 retweets 2,612 likes
  12. 23 hours ago

    . vows to join resistance against Trump admin should it reinstate use of torture which is illegal under U.S. and int'l law.

    McCain says he doesn't care what President-elect Trump says, the U.S. will not reinstate waterboarding.
    8 retweets 4 likes
  13. 23 hours ago

    If the Trump admin proceeds to discriminate against our Muslim neighbors, families, and friends, we'll sue.

    WATCH: says that a Trump admin won't rule anything out, but he won't have a registry based on religion
    5 retweets 5 likes
  14. Nov 20

    BREAKING NEWS: Governor Proposes Important Protections for New Yorkers Targeted by Hate Crimes

    44 retweets 44 likes
  15. Nov 19

    Americans don't need to apologize-not even to presidents or vice presidents-for the lawful & proper exercise of their constitutional rights.

    The Theater must always be a safe and special place.The cast of Hamilton was very rude last night to a very good man, Mike Pence. Apologize!
    31,994 retweets 55,427 likes
  16. Nov 20

    Trump's adviser Flynn, who lobbied to extradite Gulen over Turkey coup, is seen here cheering the coup on July 15.

    751 retweets 447 likes
  17. Nov 20

    Powerful people who can't tolerate free expression and command artists to apologize normally live in a monarchy not a democracy.

    The cast and producers of Hamilton, which I hear is highly overrated, should immediately apologize to Mike Pence for their terrible behavior
    7 retweets 6 likes
  18. Nov 19

    .: If Islam is not a religion, then Muslims don't get religious rights, period.

    1 retweet 4 likes
  19. Nov 19

    No surprise here! Israel welcomed Trump’s national security appointments

    4 retweets 2 likes
  20. Nov 18

    TAKE ACTION: Families fleeing violence in Central America should be given a fair hearing, not held in detention.

    178 retweets 302 likes

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