(2026-01-12). Sudan's army renewing military effort to retake Kordofan, Darfur from RSF. aljazeera.com Mission against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces would surpass army's recapture of Khartoum state last year.
(2026-01-12). Sudan: Call on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to release journalist Muammar Ibrahim. fidh.org The undersigned organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, journalists, express serious concern regarding the detention of Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Mr Ibrahim has been held since 26 October 2025, following his detention in El-Fasher, North Darfur.
According to available information, RSF detained Muammar Ibrahim while he was attempting to leave El-Fasher amid (…) | – |
(2026-01-12). Why Museveni is key for regional stability. independent.co.ug 
Museveni's Mediation Role in Sudan and the Quest for Regional Stability Can't be Taken for Granted COMMENT | OBED K KATUREEBE | In November 2025, the African Union (AU) appointed President Yoweri Museveni to mediate the conflict in Sudan. This war has plunged the country into one of the gravest humanitarian crises in recent history. The …
(2026-01-12). Protect Children from Crimes Against Humanity. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Sudanese refugee children from Darfur fly a handmade kite inside the Touloum refugee camp in Wadi Fira province, eastern Chad, November 30, 2025. | © 2025 Amr Abdallah Dalsh/Reuters…
(2026-01-12). Seven Refugees Arrested Over Gang-Related Murder in Adjumani. plusnews.ug 
Seven South Sudanese refugees have been arrested following the murder of an 18-year-old youth during a gang-related clash at Nyumanzi Refugee Settlement in Adjumani District. The deceased, identified as Garang Mabior Wuor, a resident of Block A, Cluster 2, Djaipi Sub-County, was attacked on Saturday evening around 7: 45 p.m. during a confrontation between two rival …
(2026-01-12). Laura Pidcock speaks about Declassified UK's upcoming summit Challenging the War Machine. thecanary.co On Saturday 31 January, Declassified UK, an independent media organisation whose journalism exposes the UK's role in the world, will hold a major summit — Challenging the War Machine at EartH Hackney in London. Laura Pidcock, co-director of Declassified UK, said: The global rules-based order has been blown apart and rendered meaningless by the genocide […] | By
(2026-01-12). Landmark Myanmar Rohingya genocide case to open at UN top court. newarab.com 
(2026-01-12). Myanmar Rohingya genocide case begins at International Court. aljazeera.com The UN's top court is hearing a genocide case against Myanmar, accused of mass killings of Rohingya Muslims.
(2026-01-12). President Trump is Playing with Fire in Nigeria. moderndiplomacy.eu In July 2025, Genocide Watch reported that Nigeria was continuing to grapple with a "genocidal crisis" in which Islamists and jihadists of the Fulani ethnic group were targeting Christians and moderate Muslims in the Northeast, Northwest, and Middle Belt regions of the country. In August 2025, Intersociety, an African non-governmental organization that documents human rights …
(2026-01-12). J.K. Rowling's Iran tweet shows how selective feminism really works. thecanary.co Notorious bigot and transphobe J.K. Rowling has accused her critics of failing to support women in Iran and framed the issue as a moral test. In a classic liberal move, Rowling said: If you claim to support human rights yet can't bring yourself to show solidarity with those fighting for their liberty in Iran, you've […] | By
(2026-01-12). The Enduring Fight for Justice for Victims in War: Our Q/A With an Expert. passblue.com 
Twenty years into his career in transitional justice, human rights and the rule of law, Fernando Travesí-Sanz says the best chance to achieve justice in post-conflict zones is to reject a formula. "When countries face these massive challenges, they all feel very unique," said Travesí-Sanz in an interview with PassBlue, "and it's important to keep …
(2026-01-12). Lebanon: Year Since Poet Unlawfully Extradited to UAE. hrw.org Click to expand Image | An activist holds a computer keyboard and makeshift handcuffs in downtown Beirut on July 24, 2018, during a protest against a recent wave of prosecutions for peaceful speech. | © 2018 ANWAR AMRO/AFP via Getty Images…
(2026-01-12). "We Had Whistles. They Had Guns" : Nationwide Protests Held over ICE Killing of Renee Good. democracynow.org 
We speak with civil rights attorney Nekima Levy Armstrong in Minneapolis as protests continue in the city following the killing of activist Renee Good last week. The ICE agent who fatally shot Good in her car has been identified as Jonathan Ross, an Iraq War veteran described by family and friends as a hardcore conservative Christian and MAGA supporter. This comes as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem continues to claim Good was engaged in "domestic terrorism." | "Folks at the highest levels of government are perpetuating falsehoods … and working overtime to justify the brutal murder of R…
(2026-01-12). Veterans for Peace: Stop the War on Venezuela! Defend Venezuela's Sovereignty and Right To Resist! wibailoutpeople.org 
Stop the War on Venezuela! Defend Venezuela's Sovereignty and Right To Resist! Statement on Venezuela from Veterans for Peace (VFP)We condemn the U.S. violent attacks on the rights of Venezuelans, and violations of Venezuela's sovereignty. Read our statement signed with 147 anti-imperialist organizationsCall your legislators! Here is a script for you to use: "Hi, my name is …
(2026-01-12). Kazakhstan: Physical attacks and judicial harassment of LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. fidh.org At the end of November 2025, unidentified individuals and state authorities physically attacked Kazakhstani LGBTQIA+ defenders Temirlan Baimash, Ardzh Tursynkhan, and Zhanar Sekerbayeva. The three defenders were subsequently arbitrarily arrested and subjected to judicial harassment. The Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (World Organisation Against Torture-OMCT and International Federation for Human Rights-FIDH) condemns the repeated acts of physical and verbal (…) | – |
(2026-01-12). JK Rowling slammed for 'double standards' over Iran remarks. newarab.com 
British author On Friday, the author, best known for the Harry Potter franchise, wrote on X: "If you claim to support human rights yet can't bring yourself to show solidarity with those fighting for their liberty in Iran, you've revealed yourself. You don't give a damn about people being oppressed an…
(2026-01-12). Iran govt declares three days of national mourning for 'martyrs'. geo.tv 
People gather on the streets amid anti-government unrest in Tehran, Iran, in this still image obtained from social media video released on January 8, 2026. — Reuters Rights group reports over 500 deaths during two-week unrest.Internet blackout continues, limiting information flow…
(2026-01-12). US Retreat from Global Climate Cooperation Threatens Rights. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Climate activists hold signs during a press conference with House Democrats on COP30 and climate issues outside the US Capitol November 13, 2025. | © 2025 Francis Chung/POLITICO via AP Images…
(2026-01-12). How the rich are fuelling the climate crisis for everyone else. aljazeera.com Billionaires own assets that emit more carbon in minutes than others do in lifetimes. The poor pay the cost.
(2026-01-12). Western Imperialism Engineered Crisis in Iran to "Rip the Country Apart" globalresearch.ca The United States, along with its regional proxy Israel and the European Troika, tries to destabilize Iran to rip the country apart. Failing to achieve this purpose during the 12-day war, they now want to use violent protests like the …
(2026-01-12). CNMI leaders warn economic slide could affect US strategic presence in Pacific. asiapacificreport.nz By Mark Rabago, RNZ Pacific Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas correspondent Leaders in the Northern Marianas have warned that a deepening economic crisis in the US territory could begin to undermine civilian systems that support America's long-term strategic presence in the Indo-Pacific. In joint letters sent to US President Donald Trump and Admiral Samuel Paparo,…
(2026-01-12). New Zealand government refuses to condemn Trump's Venezuela intervention. wsws.org Amid a growing crisis for governments globally, there is palpable nervousness within the New Zealand ruling elite about widespread anti-war sentiment in the population.
(2026-01-12). The Real AI Crisis Is Cultural, Not Technical. fairobserver.com In my previous piece, "Deepfaking It: The New Cultural Crisis No One Is Naming," ChatGPT and I attempted to deconstruct an article by The New York Times that promised — and failed — to provide insight into the methods and techniques that might enable students to identify and deal with the illusions created by AI….
(2026-01-12). Cuban Chapter of the Network in Defense of Humanity vs. Fascism. radiohc.cu The Cuban chapter of the Network in Defense of Humanity released a message to the world this Sunday entitled "Imperialism and Fascism Cannot Be Given the Slightest Space." | Due to its importance, we reproduce it in its entirety: | "President Donald Trump has launched a new threat against Cuba. These are not the ravings of 'a madman.' There is sufficient evidence accumulated in recent weeks demonstrating that, to conceal his country's internal crisis, the Epstein scandal, the ICE killings, the irreversible advent of a multipolar world, and the loss of credibility of the United States on the international stage, t…
(2026-01-12). Displaced citizens without a vote Myanmar's election. aljazeera.com Many of the millions of people displaced by fighting in Myanmar won't vote in elections held by a military government.
(2026-01-12). Head of Khan Younis police investigation department assassinated>. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – The Ministry of Interior and National Security in the Gaza Strip announced this morning, Monday, the death of Lieutenant Colonel Mahmoud Al-Astal, the head of the Khan Younis police investigations department, after he was shot.The ministry said in a press statement that "security forces are investigating the shooting incident that targeted the head of the Khan Younis police investigations department a short while ago in the Al-Mawasi area, which resulted in his death."The Gaza Strip has witnessed similar crimes and assassinations in recent months, carried out by gangs and militias loyal to the occupati…
(2026-01-12). Israel launches widespread airstrikes across Southern Lebanon. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Israeli jets attacked several areas from the air in southern Lebanon and the western Bekaa Valley. They targeted forests and the edges of several towns, which locals said was the biggest increase in violence in the last few hours. | Field reports say that the strikes happened in or near the town of Mahmoudiya in the south, in the Jbour area in the western Bekaa, on the edges of Jbaa, and in Wadi al-Qatrani in the Jezzine region. Israeli planes were also seen flying low over southern Lebanon and the Bekaa, where drone activity had also stepped up. | Afterward, the Israel Defense Forces said they had att…
(2026-01-12). In-Tim-I-Dation — brutality drives "domestic ICE terrorism" to shut down mass, anti-MAGA resistance. nationofchange.org Corruptly, stupidly defending massively excess force against a made-up "terrorist" reinforces the ultimate criminality ofMAGA Trump government-driven terrorism, lying the unarmed, unaggressive Good "deserved what she got."
(2026-01-12). Venezuela, War Crimes, and the Media's Dirty Work. projectcensored.org First up, we welcome back to the program analyst and organizer Leonardo Flores to talk to us about what's really going on on the ground in Venezuela, contextualizing the push for oil, the drug fiasco that now even the DOJ admits as farce, and cutting through the thick sludge of…
(2026-01-12). Fortress America and the Oil Ultimatum: Venezuela, Hyper-Imperialism, and the Open Consolidation of the American Pole. orinocotribune.com By Prince Kapone — Jan 8, 2026 | Empire Drops the Mask and Speaks in Orders
| Trump 2.0 is not running an empire that still believes it has to convince anyone of anything. It is running an empire that believes persuasion is a waste of time. The old choreography—summits, joint statements, humanitarian sighs, carefully rehearsed talk about "shared values"—has been shoved aside. What replaces it is blunt speech. Empire no longer negotiates; it announces. It states the outcome first and tells the world to catch up. Venezuela is not being treated as a disagreement, a "failed state," or a moral p…
(2026-01-12). UN General Assembly: Principled humanitarian action is under increasing pressure. icrc.org Delivered by Elyse Mosquini, Permanent Observer to the United Nations, at the 60th plenary meeting on strengthening of the coordination of humanitarian and disaster relief assistance of the United Nations, including special economic assistance.
(2026-01-12). Supreme Court Declines Appeal, Scouting America Moves Forward with Landmark Settlement. devdiscourse.com The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear a challenge concerning the Boy Scouts of America's monumental $2.46 billion settlement regarding sex abuse claims. This case involved survivors looking to sue churches and other groups linked to scouting programs where abuse took place.
(2026-01-12). Pierre Vesperini: Government of the Past. newleftreview.org If the past is always that of a certain present, what are the conditions for avoiding the subordination of public history to self-interested origin stories, or the consignment of past infamies to oblivion? Who belongs in public memory, and who not? Reflections on the political use and abuse of popular historiography.
(2026-01-12). South Korea Probes Drone Incident After North Korea Airspace Claim. moderndiplomacy.eu South Korean authorities have launched an investigation into allegations by North Korea that drones violated its airspace, with a particular focus on whether civilians may have been responsible. The Defence Ministry said the probe follows accusations from Pyongyang that unmanned aircraft crossed the border, an incident that risks adding fresh strain to already fragile inter-Korean …
(2026-01-12). Israel sees Red flags in Iran after Trump's controversial message? Netanyahu admits 'close watch'. hindustantimes.com Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is closely monitoring the unfolding protests in Iran, voicing strong support for Iranian demonstrators and condemning what he described as the mass killing of civilians. His remarks come amid escalating tensions, with Iranian officials warning of retaliation against Israel and U.S. targets if Iran is attacked, while nationwide protests driven by economic hardship continue and U.S. President Donald Trump signals possible intervention.
(2026-01-12). Trump's Fake Wikipedia Edit Calls Him Venezuela's Leader — World Reacts. thinktank.pk The article, published on January 12, 2026, by Global Times (a Chinese state-affiliated outlet), reports on a Truth Social post by U.S. President Donald Trump claiming to be the "Acting President of Venezuela." It contextualizes this amid recent U.S. military actions, an executive order on Venezuelan oil, the swearing-in of Delcy Rodríguez as Venezuela's acting …
(2026-01-12). Renee Good and the Rage that Fuels State Violence. counterpunch.org 
There are many of us who recognize this word, "bitch," and the hot, scorching punch of it in this kind of context. After the shots are fired in the footage of Renee Good's death, a voice can be heard calling her warm, dead body leaking hot blood over children's stuffies, a "____ing bitch."
(2026-01-12). Presidenta del Senado subraya defensa de soberanía de México. radiohc.cu La presidenta del Senado, Laura Itzel Castillo, sostuvo hoy que el ente legislativo seguirá trabajando a favor de la soberanía de México y subrayó que la política exterior del país se conduce con una alta responsabilidad. | "Desde el Senado de la República, seguiremos trabajando con energía a favor de la soberanía nacional y en defensa de la patria", afirmó la parlamentaria, en un contexto marcado por el ataque de Estados Unidos a Venezuela y las amenazas a otros países. | A través de un video compartido en su cuenta de la red social X, la legisladora refirió que México "cuenta con un proyecto de nación que reivi…
(2026-01-12). Writers declare solidarity with prisoners on hunger strike for Palestine. aljazeera.com Global writers and scholars have shown their support to hunger striking prisoners from the Palestine Action group.
(2026-01-12). Resurfaced Israeli newspaper report confirms Israel AI behind push to restore Iran monarchy. thecanary.co 
A report in the Israeli Haaretz newspaper has resurfaced that showed Israel have been using AI deep-fakes and other disinformation to create the supposed push for the restoration of the Pahlavi monarchy in Iran. US administration and media, eagerly supported by their enablers in the UK and other Western states, have been pushing claims of […] | By
(2026-01-12). Man detained after driving truck through anti-Iran protest in Los Angeles. aljazeera.com Police respond after a truck drives down a street filled with demonstrators marching in support of the Iranian people.
(2026-01-12). Explained: US, Israeli Support to Protesters in Iran. ummid.com We must understand that many of the economic problems due to which the people are protesting have arisen in the first place due to various unjust policies adopted towards Iran by the USA led by President Trump.
(2026-01-12). Zelenskiy Urges Global Support for Iranian Protests. devdiscourse.com In a powerful address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has urged the international community to back the ongoing protests in Iran. He highlighted the oppressive nature of the Iranian government, which not only affects its own citizens but also has detrimental implications for other countries, including Ukraine.
(2026-01-12). Aleppo under Attack from Kurdish Militias Supported by the US Military. globalresearch.ca The Syrian government held the SDF responsible for the recent escalation, asserting that the violation of an agreement signed on April 1 directly triggered the unrest.
(2026-01-12). Why is Bosnia sending troops to Gaza? aljazeera.com Bosnians overwhelmingly support Palestine. And yet their elite want to help legitimise a 'peace' plan favouring Israel.
(2026-01-12). Support for the People's Struggle: A Statement on the Developments in Iran. counterpunch.org 
During the current uprising in Iran, the perspectives of labour activists should have been central. Instead, because they ran against the dominant currents of warmongering and Pahlavi monarchist nostalgia, their voices were marginalised in both Persian-language and international media. As usual, attention was lavished on Iranian figures who openly justify war and are funded by
(2026-01-12). Israel instructed 'not to comment' on ongoing Iran protests. newarab.com 
This comes amid fears in Israeli circles that any declaration of support for the demonstrators "could harm the movement," The New Arab's Arabic language sister site Al-Araby Al-Jadeed repo…
(2026-01-12). New York Business Community Starting To Wake Up About The Coming Energy Train Wreck. wattsupwiththat.com The Coalition is generally supportive of the continued pursuit of renewable energy generation — but not at the expense of grid reliability and safe, adequate and affordable electric service. The inability to timely develop renewable generation and keep up with forecast demand necessitates keeping all options on the table, including existing fossil-fuel generation.
(2026-01-12). Venezuela Responds to US Travel Advisory (+President Maduro's Message). orinocotribune.com On Saturday night, Venezuelan Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a statement after the @TravelGov account on X, which is administered by the US State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs, called on US citizens in Venezuela to leave the country immediately, and to be wary of "colectivos," which, according to the US, "setting up roadblocks and searching vehicles for evidence of U.S. citizenship or support for the United States." | The statement released by the Venezuelan Foreign Ministry on January 1o reads as follows: | The Ministry of Popular Power for Foreign Affairs of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela no…
(2026-01-12). "All the Walls Came Down" : L.A. Fire Survivors Fight Foreclosure & Demand Justice in Altadena. democracynow.org 
We look at All the Walls Came Down, a new short documentary directed by filmmaker Ondi Timoner that looks back at the devastating 2025 fires in Los Angeles, which destroyed Timoner's home and left the historically Black community of Altadena in ruins. The film, which has been shortlisted for an Academy Award, follows community organizer Heavenly Hughes as residents confront the aftermath of the fires and organize to rebuild their town. | "We feel like we're being forced out because of this fire and not really getting the support that we need from our elected officials to be sure to preserve and…
(2026-01-12). Iran Great Exiled son of last shah courts backing. haaretz.com Iran's former Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi has lived in exile for nearly 50 years. In 1979, millions of Iranians took to the streets and forced the former Shah, his father, from power. 'People are calling on me to step in and lead this transition,' he said in an interview on Fox News. 'I will be back soon'…
(2026-01-12). Besigye Sends Kyagulanyi Unspecified Amount Of Money For Campaigns. plusnews.ug 
Engineer Winnie Byanyima, wife of detained opposition figure Dr. Kiiza Besigye, has called on Ugandans to unite behind the national flag, reject political violence, and safeguard the vote ahead of the 2026 elections. Addressing sections of political leaders at her residence after prayers, Byanyima thanked them for standing together in this extreme violation of human …
(2026-01-12). Iran FM Araghchi returns to lead charge against US-Israeli 'Terror' elements disguised as protesters. hindustantimes.com Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claimed that recent protests across the country have been infiltrated by terrorist operatives, alleging the presence of armed cells aiming to turn demonstrations into nationwide violence. Speaking to foreign diplomats in Tehran, Araghchi accused external agendas of derailing what began as economic protests, as Iran faces growing unrest, international pressure, and warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump against any violent crackdown.