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Una Murphy

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Journalism; public interest, social affairs, community issues. VIEWdigital viewdigital.org co-founder. #Media practitioner, researcher and educator.

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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 23/05/2026
Check out the @publicinterestnews.org.uk Indie News Week event in #Newry www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/migrant-wo... with @viewdigital.bsky.social and @newry.ie #nonewsisbadnews
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Migrant Women Seen & Heard in Indie News Week
Join us in person to amplify migrant women's voices at in an event organised by Newry.ie and VIEWdigital .
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Good to know!
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
Former Irish President Mary Robinson spoke at #IWD rally in #Belfast organised by @reclaimtheagenda.bsky.social @nujofficial.bsky.social
President Mary Robinson, hands outstretched, speaks at a podium with other women standing behind her along with a poster of a woman calling out.
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Screening @belfastfilmfest.bsky.social #IWD on Friday.
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Reclaim the Agenda @reclaimtheagenda.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Check out this line uo from Belfast Film Festival's SPARK Programmers to celebrate International Women's Day! Read more and book tickets at the link belfastfilmfestival.org/whats-on
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
Have you seen this new one woman play at the Lyric Theatre #Belfast? Read the @viewdigital.bsky.social review! viewdigital.org/review-raw-a...
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Review: Raw and riveting performance from Nicky Harley in The Human Voice - VIEWdigital
The Human Voice at the Lyric Theatre, Belfast By VIEWdigital theatre reviewer Conor Pelan Set in modern Belfast, Prime Cut Productions of The Human Voice, (originally by Jean Cocteau in the 1930s ‘La ...
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 01/02/2026
I don’t get to the #theatre as often as I’d like to, so great to find out about about one of Belfast’s finest: viewdigital.org/we-are-stand... @viewdigital.bsky.social
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'We are standing on the shoulders of giants' – Lyric Theatre celebrates 75 years as a haven for the arts - VIEWdigital
By VIEWdigital theatre reviewer Conor Pelan 75 Years of the Lyric Theatre Belfast: A House of Play exhibition During the pre-show exhibition on Thursday, January 29, I enjoyed learning about the histo...
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 31/01/2026
Interested in #public #health? Trade union leaders and civic society campaigners as well as journalists took part in a discussion in #Belfast. viewdigital.org/latest-issue... @kellieturtle.bsky.social @ppr-org.bsky.social @brianone.bsky.social
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Latest issue of VIEW magazine is launched at the offices of UNISON NI in Belfast - VIEWdigital
By Liana Mac Intyre The latest issue of VIEW magazine was launched on Monday, January 26, at UNISON Northern Ireland’s office in Galway House on York Street, Belfast. The event brought together trade ...
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Launch of latest edition of VIEW magazine at @unisonni.bsky.social hq in #Belfast @viewdigital.bsky.social @
Front cover of VIEW magazine with photograph of a nurse plus agenda for eventPop-up UNISON banner with quote from Nye Bevan: “The NHS will last as long as there are folk left with the faith to fight for it” plus photograph of health care workers.Exterior of UNISON hq Galway House with union logo.
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
If you’re interested in social affairs, you might be like to read the latest edition of VIEW magazine. Print copies available at the launch in #Belfast: steady.page/en/viewdigit... @VIEWdigital @UNISONNI
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Invite to attend launch of VIEW issue on the need to protect our…
If you would like to attend the launch of the latest issue of VIEW magazine (UNISON offices, Galway House, 165 York Street, Belfast, 10am, Monday, January 26) which…
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Melissa Chemam @melissaontheroad.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
The story behind the 'Lullaby' video: A visual story for a timeless piece of music >> My interview with the Palestinian American musician Lina Makoul melissa-on-the-road.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...
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The story behind the 'Lullaby' video
A visual story for a timeless piece of music The video for the -on-the-road-to-Christmas-nb-1 Palestinian single 'Lullaby', shared on Frid...
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Interested in #socialaffairs? Read the latest edition of VIEW magazine, which takes an in depth look at #public #health @viewdigital.bsky.social @unisonni.bsky.social
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 07/12/2025
Looking forward to joining @nujofficial.bsky.social Professional #Training Committee. I’ve taught broadcasting, media production and journalism in both higher education and community settings and organised workshops for trade union colleagues.
Una (standing) speaking to two people (seated) at a media training workshopUna (left) with tutor Mike Higgins (centre) and Anne Hailes (right) at media training for NUJ.Una outside Queen’s University, Belfast
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VIEWdigital @viewdigital.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Review: Testimony: Aoife Kelleher’s unflinching look at the horror of the Magdalene Laundries - viewdigital.org/review-testi...
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Review: Testimony: Aoife Kelleher’s unflinching look at the horror of the Magdalene Laundries - VIEWdigital
By VIEWdigital journalist Emily Campbell An estimated 30,000 women were confined in the Magdalene Laundries. One thousand seven hundred and forty-five babies were sent across the Atlantic to the Unite...
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 09/11/2025
Grateful that the Community Journalism Project I set up at @viewdigital.bsky.social was shortlisted for a #diversity award in #NorthernIreland by Social Enterprise NI @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk
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VIEWdigital @viewdigital.bsky.social · 04/08/2025
PhD researcher Nicole Devlin says that structural change is needed to tackle the shocking levels of femicide in the wake of the horrific murders of Vanessa Whyte and her two children in County Fermanagh - viewdigital.org/the-murder-o...
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The murder of women is too often reported as isolated shocks, rather than part of a relentless pattern, says Nicole Devlin - VIEWdigital
Nicole Devlin, (above), a PhD researcher, Churchill Fellow and violence prevention educator, and who lives in Belfast, says that much more effective action, including structural change, is needed to t...
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VIEWdigital @viewdigital.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Comment: Drink spiking: Why many young women still don’t feel safe in Northern Ireland - viewdigital.org/comment-drin...
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Comment: Drink spiking: Why young women still don’t feel safe in Northern Ireland - VIEWdigital
By VIEWdigital journalist Emily Campbell In September, I became familiar with the consequences of spiking. As a student, I had often heard the term thrown around university — “a friend of a friend” ty...
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 05/10/2025
A public meeting in #Belfast this week on ‘Safety and surveillance of journalists -why this matters to everyone’. Read more here: unamurphy2.substack.com/p/journalism... @nujofficial.bsky.social @nic-ictu.bsky.social @amnestyni.bsky.social
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Journalism Safety and Surveillance
Public meeting to highlight civic society concerns in Northern Ireland
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
Journalism Is Not A Crime @nujofficial
Press conference in #Belfast on surveillance of journalists.
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
#NorthernIreland today. Important discussions on ‘Tackling Hate and Violence’ @sci-belfast.bsky.social @viewdigital.bsky.social @unisonni.bsky.social
Speakers in panel discussion ‘Hearing from people on the ground’.Form on table with programme and feedback QR codes beside cup and saucer.
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
We got a shout out from a lord! @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @sdp.bsky.social @viewdigital.bsky.social
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
I love this question! Quick mention for @viewdigital.bsky.social based in #Belfast independent community media. @publicinterestnews.org.uk
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 13/09/2025
Great newsletter from @melissaontheroad.bsky.social ‘Fighting for Justice. Finding Solidarity’.
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 06/09/2025
I enjoyed presenting my research on local #media in #Belfast at @fujomedia.bsky.social in #Dublin
Panel discussion with media researchers at Future of Journalism conferenceVideo camera and FuJo conference logo.
Irish newspapers mastheads and logos on display  in DCU.
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 03/09/2025
The townland of Ballyhackamore in #Belfast? I’ve heard lots about the etymology so just wanted to check! @placenamesni.bsky.social
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Melissa Chemam @melissaontheroad.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
The 4 journalists killed in the Israeli attack on Nasser Hospital: Hossam al-Masri – photojournalist with Reuters Mohammed Salama – photojournalist with Al Jazeera Mariam Abu Daqa – journalist with several media outlets including Associated Press Moaz Abu Taha – journalist with NBC network
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
#Gaza vigil #Belfast Writers Square Tues 26 August 6.15pm @nujofficial.bsky.social
Poster from the NUJ: Israel stop killing journalists Poster from the NUJ Press freedom for Gaza now.
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
Great stories from #community #journalists in Northern Ireland: steady.page/en/viewdigit... Thanks @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for support. @viewdigital.bsky.social
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Community journalists tell their stories to VIEWdigital
Maha Al-Hakimi from Yemen, above, was among the first participants on the recently-started VIEWdigital Community Journalism course. Her story is about a mother and…
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 07/07/2025
I'm recruiting for participants in a new Community Journalism Project in #Belfast. The free course, funded by @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk , aids #diversity and #inclusion in the #media. Migrant woman and disabled people co-create for @viewdigital.bsky.social . More: viewdigital.org/comment-givi...
Group short of trainers and participants at the Community Journalism Project  course, June 2025
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
On Sunday @viewdigital.bsky.social took part in 'Bank of Ideas' in City Hall #Belfast. We think the city needs a a Pop-Up People's Newsroom! #culture #community #journalism
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 26/06/2025
This Sunday we're doing something a little bit different! #Culture #Belfast #Community #Journalism
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Great to see the Bank of Ideas ‘’market’ happening in #Belfast VOTE! VOTE! VOTE! #culturebelfast @viewdigital.bsky.social @universityofatypical.org
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
At @viewdigital.bsky.social we marked #IndieNewsWeek in a difficult week in #NorthernIreland due to racist violence. Thanks to @universityofatypical.org for providing space. @publicinterestnews.org.uk @nujofficial.bsky.social Read my article here: viewdigital.org/viewdigital-...
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VIEWdigital marks Indie News Week against a backdrop of racist violence against migrants and refugees in Northern Ireland - VIEWdigital
VIEWdigital marked Indie News Week in Belfast in a week that witnessed a wave of racist attacks against migrants and refugees in Northern Ireland. Our celebration of independent media publishers took ...
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 11/06/2025
I'm running a #Community #Journalism project in #Belfast. Call into @universityofatypical.org tomorrow at 3 to find out more. Details: viewdigital.org/hold-the-fro... @viewdigital.bsky.social @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk @publicinterestnews.org.uk @nujofficial.bsky.social
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Hold the front page! VIEWdigital and University of Atypical are taking part in the Bank of Ideas - VIEWdigital
Find out more about VIEWdigital’s new Community Journalism project supported by the National Lottery Community Fund Northern Ireland at a special event at the University of Atypical in Belfast to mark...
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 16/05/2025
A @viewdigital.bsky.social investigation into the lack of wheelchair accessible taxis in #NorthernIreland by @mywayaccess.bsky.social and @brianone.bsky.social supported by the @sci-belfast.bsky.social was launched this week. Read: viewdigital.org/report-into-... @profjohnbarry.bsky.social
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Exclusive: Report into the severe lack of wheelchair accessible taxis in Northern Ireland is launched at Queen's University, Belfast - VIEWdigital
Investigation, led by Dermot Devlin, into the lack of wheelchair accessible taxis, was supported by the Social Change Initiative and edited by VIEWdigital editor Brian Pelan The findings of the invest...
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 10/04/2025
New @viewdigital.bsky.social #community #journalism opportunity #NationalLottery
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
Delighted @viewdigital.bsky.social ed @brianone.bsky.social has been working with @mywayaccess.bsky.social on an important #transport story with support from the @sci-belfast.bsky.social Participatory Journalism Fellowship.
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 22/03/2025
Latest from @viewdigital.bsky.social REVIEW: One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad – a devastating critique of Western complicity over genocide in Gaza. Read: viewdigital.org/review-one-d... @canongate.co.uk
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REVIEW: One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad – a devastating critique of Western complicity over genocide in Gaza - VIEWdigital
By VIEWdigital editor Brian Pelan On March 18 this year, the Israeli military deliberately broke the ceasefire in Gaza by launching a series of deadly bombardments. More than 590 Palestinians, includi...
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Women's Platform @womensplatformni.bsky.social · 10/03/2025
We're in New York this week for #CSW69! We'll gather evidence and good practice on how to strengthen gender equality and services that meet women's needs, and share our experiences from Northern Ireland. We'll be posting updates here & over on X as @niwep and on instagram as @womensplatformni .
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Call out #Gender #Stereotypes in Mobile Gaming from @dorseteye.bsky.social
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 04/03/2025
Good article on violence against woman and domestic abuse from @stubailie.bsky.social New reporting guidelines for media and comms workers were published yesterday by @womensaidni.bsky.social. Here's the link: www.womensaidni.org/resources/re... @amanda.ie
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Responsible Reporting Matters
Women’s Aid Federation NI has today published the latest edition of the ‘Responsible Reporting Matters’ guidelines for reporting on domestic abuse and violence against women and girls.
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 23/02/2025
Love this #SundaySlogan thanks @raiseyourvoiceni.bsky.social
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Una Murphy @unamurphy.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
Latest stories on #socialissues from @viewdigital.bsky.social read: steadyhq.com/viewdigitaln...
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We need an Anti-Poverty Strategy now, charities and campaigners tell…
Charities and campaigners came together at Stormont earlier this month (February 12, 2025) for the launch of an Anti-Poverty Strategy Group as Northern Ireland still…
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Social Change Initiative @sci-belfast.bsky.social · 17/02/2025
In December 2024, @deepaiyer.bsky.social and @bulldogshadow.bsky.social explored the impact of the US election on democracy and human rights worldwide in an online conversation hosted by SCI. This takeaway is just one of many. Read more 👉 www.socialchangeinitiative.com/cultivating-...
“Authoritarianism is not limited to the US but part of a global trend. Lessons from other countries can provide valuable insights for the US context.”

Cultivating solidarity and hope in a fractured world
A conversation following the US election
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Social Change Initiative @sci-belfast.bsky.social · 30/01/2025
Delighted to be supporting this important Community Foundation NI conference on Building Solidarity & Tackling Racism with NICVA & Africa House.
Photo by NICVA - Dr. Nazia Latif speaking from a podium at the conference.Image shows the event invitation. 

'You are invited to Building Solidarity: Understanding the Political and Societal Context of Racist Violence in Northern Ireland'
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The National Union of Journalists @nujofficial.bsky.social · 22/01/2025
The Orwell Society/NUJ Young Journalists Award 2025 is open for entries. Check the judging criteria and apply for the prestigious award including cash prizes and membership of The Orwell Society and NUJ. orwellsociety.com/bursary/the-...
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The Orwell Society/NUJ Young Journalists Award 2025 open for entries
Are you a young journalist, full-time resident in the UK, studying for a journalism qualification or starting out on your journalism career, who would like to win a prestigious award that significantl...
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VIEWdigital @viewdigital.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
£250,000 of grants available for Belfast projects to help end violence against women and girls - viewdigital.org/250000-of-gr...
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£250,000 of grants available for Belfast projects to help end violence against women and girls - VIEWdigital
Belfast-based community and voluntary organisations are being invited to apply for grants to run projects aimed at tackling violence against women and girls across the city. The new Local Change Fund ...
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VIEWdigital @viewdigital.bsky.social · 10/01/2025
Irish journalist Mary O’Hara tells of having to leave her home as fires still rage in Los Angeles - viewdigital.org/irish-journa...
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Irish journalist tells of having to leave her home as fires still rage in Los Angeles - VIEWdigital
By VIEWdigital editor Brian Pelan Journalist Mary O’Hara, who was born in west Belfast, has spoken about having to leave her home near Hollywood in Los Angeles after she and her neighbours were issued...
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Dermot Devlin @mywayaccess.bsky.social · 08/01/2025
My investigation with @sci-belfast.bsky.social and @viewdigital.bsky.social is progressing well. Lots of in-depth interviews with disabled people across Northern Ireland. I need your stories too. Please drop a short paragraph and photo of your experiences, for publication, to info@mywayaccess.com.
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