(2026-01-20). Sudan paramilitary forces say 'regret' deadly Chad border clash. newarab.com 
Sudan's paramilitary In a statement on its official Telegram channel, the RSF said the clashes "resulted from an unintentional mistake during field operations" targeting forces from the Sudanese army who had entered from C…
(2026-01-20). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-20). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-01-20). ICRC voices: Dispatch from Darfur. icrc.org
(2026-01-20). Kayaks Join in Protesting Chevron War Profiteering. indybay.org "Kayaktivists" confront Chevron for profiteering from War, Genocide, and environmental destruction from waters next to Richmond refinery.
(2026-01-20). Iran: Over 30 NGOs raise alarm over dire situation for detained human rights defenders amid rising protest death toll. fidh.org
(2026-01-20). Wednesday 1/21: Save Our Votes: SCOTUS, the Attack on Voting Rights & Erosion of Our Democracy w/ CC. indybay.org Virtual event – Join from anywhere | Register: www.mobilize.us/commoncause/event/885477……
(2026-01-20). Uganda: Suspension of at least seven human rights NGOs ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-20). Myanmar: Arbitrary detention and torture of student leader Htet Myat Aung. fidh.org
(2026-01-20). Rights Advocates Petition Court Over UCC's Internet Shutdown. plusnews.ug 
Human rights advocates have filed a petition in court challenging the move by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to shut down the internet ahead of the 15th January 2026 presidential and parliamentary elections. The petitioners, Michael Aboneka and Raymond Amumpaire, argue that the shutdown, which was in place between 13th and 17th January 2026, violates …
(2026-01-20). United States withdrawal from international organisations endangers women's rights. fidh.org
(2026-01-20). A high-level legal expert for the Business, Human Rights and Environment Desk to follow the United Nations negotiations of a Legally Binding Instrument to regulate transnational corporations and other business enterprises. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-20). A programme coordinator of the programme : "global initiative against impunity for international crimes and serious human rights violations: making justice work" full-time fixed contract (18 months). fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) is an NGO that brings together nearly 200 civil society organisations around the world. Founded in 1922, it is committed to defending fundamental freedoms and the universality of the rights defined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Independent of any government and recognised for its expertise, FIDH works to strengthen mechanisms for the protection of human rights and defenders through advocacy campaigns, investigations into (…) | – |
(2026-01-20). Uganda: Arbitrary detention of Dr. Sarah Bireete ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-20). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org
(2026-01-20). 'Content to die': Afghanistan's hunger crisis worsened by winter, aid cuts. geo.tv 
An Afghan woman lights a fire to cook food at a makeshift kitchen in Markhor-e-Sufla village, Herat, Afghanistan, October 26, 2024. — ReutersWFP estimates 17 million Afghans face acute hunger.Winter shuts work opportunities as need rises sharply.WFP says 3 million more face acute…
(2026-01-20). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Violence in South Kivu forces thousands of families to flee. icrc.org
(2026-01-20). US immigration thugs accelerate ethnic cleansing campaign, as sentiment for Minneapolis general strike grows among workers. wsws.org As support grows for mass collective action to drive ICE out of Minnesota and the fascists out of the White House, Minnesota trade union bureaucrats made clear at a press conference Monday that they would not lead any strike action.
(2026-01-20). China calls for international efforts to prevent Japan from reverting to path of militarism. ecns.cn Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, speaks during a UN Security Council meeting at the UN headquarters in New York, U.S., January 15, 2026."The Tribunal systematically adjudicated and exposed the crimes of Japanese militarism in planning, preparing for, and invading China and other Asian nations, as well as in launching the Pacific War," Sun said.
(2026-01-20). Afghanistan: A visual journey through Afghanistan's humanitarian challenges and ICRC's humanitarian response. icrc.org
(2026-01-20). From New York to Beijing: Calls to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-01-20). Egypt: Cairo hosts the 13th Regional Meeting for Arab National Committees on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-01-20). Senior Workshop on International Rules Governing Military Operations (SWIRMO) in Riyadh: Humanitarian Law as part of the Military Doctrine. icrc.org
(2026-01-20). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-01-20). The Insurrection Act is One of at Least 26 Legal Loopholes in the Law Banning the Use of the US Military Domestically. counterpunch.org 
As protesters and federal law enforcement clashed in Minneapolis in the wake of a second shooting of a civilian on Jan. 14, 2026 by federal agents, President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to send troops to Minnesota in response to protests. This is not the first time Trump has invoked the act.
(2026-01-20). China's secret plan to keep US out of Taiwan war: Xi to use civilian fishing boats, not warships. hindustantimes.com In a display of maritime precision, thousands of Chinese fishing boats were mobilized in the East China Sea to form an enormous 460 km floating barrier. The coordinated formations, revealed through vessel-tracking data and analyzed by The New York Times, suggest training or rehearsal for a potential naval blockade scenario near Taiwan and key shipping lanes. Analysts warn this unusual "civilian" fleet activity could be part of China's broader grey-zone strategy, using fishing vessels as a maritime militia to obstruct sea lanes, strain surveillance, and test responses from regional powers.
(2026-01-20). On Deciding Not to Pull the Trigger. counterpunch.org 
If soldiers in a war zone can avoid killing innocent civilians in a split second, why couldn't a federal agent do the same thing in an American city? I didn't imagine when I joined the Army and volunteered for the infantry that one of my duties would involve anything resembling census work. But in 2004,
(2026-01-20). Mr. Trump: Greenland is not for sale. onlineopinion.com.au Trump threatens to seize Greenland from a NATO ally, shattering trust, exposing naked resource hunger, and risking the alliance that underpins Western security.
(2026-01-20). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-01-20). Friday 1/23: ICE Out of MN-Support MN Gen Strike! Shut ICE Down NOW! Join SF Support Rally. indybay.org California State Building | 350 McAllister St. | San Francisco…
(2026-01-20). Court Sets Date to Hear NUP Supporters' Case in Mbarara. plusnews.ug 
The Chief Magistrate's Court in Mbarara City has set a date to begin the hearing of the case against the 36 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters who were arrested over two months ago. These were arrested during Robert Kyagulanyi's campaign in Mbarara district on the 7th of November 2025 and were subsquetly charged with obstructing a police …
(2026-01-20). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-01-20). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Over 2,000 healthcare workers in Minneapolis-St. Paul are set to strike, while in Argentina, protests were held in support of Lutramax workers who are opposing firings.
(2026-01-20). How to turn Extreme Weather Tragedies into Climate Victories. juancole.com (
(2026-01-20). Kasibante Petitions Supreme Court, Challenges Museveni's Victory. plusnews.ug 
Former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante has petitioned the Supreme Court, challenging President Yoweri Museveni's victory in the 2026 general election, alleging widespread irregularities, violence, voter bribery, and failure by the Electoral Commission to conduct a free and fair poll. Museveni garnered nearly eight million votes, defeating opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, who garnered just under three million …
(2026-01-19). Sudan's RSF used mass graves to conceal war crimes: ICC. newarab.com 
(2026-01-19). Players hit by cramp as heat and heartbreak strike. tribune.com.pk 
Players struggled with cramp and injuries on the second day of the Australian Open on Monday, headlined by the retirement of seventh seed Felix Auger-Aliassime while his compatriot Marina Stakusic needed a wheelchair to leave the court. | Canadian Auger-Aliassime arrived at Melbourne Park as a genuine dark horse after showing marked improvement on hard courts towards the end of 2025, but the 25-year-old was forced to withdraw when trailing Nuno Borges. | The Portuguese was leading 3-6 6-4 6-4 when Auger-Aliassime was forced to end the contest after he started cramping at the start of the third set. | "It becam…
(2026-01-19). New Zealand register first ODI series win in India. tribune.com.pk 
New Zealand overcame a valiant 124 by Virat Kohli to down India by 41 runs and seal their first-ever ODI series victory on Indian soil on Sunday. | Daryl Mitchell and Glenn Phillips guided New Zealand to 337-8 with a fourth-wicket stand of 219 after the tourists slipped to 5-2 and 58-3 in Indore. | Mitchell made 137 and Phillips hit 106 off 88 balls. | The Black Caps then bowled out India for 296 in 46 overs despite Kohli's 54th ODI century and clinched the three-match series 2-1. | New Zealand had lost all seven of their previous ODI series in India, a run dating back to 1988. | The Black Caps registered thei…
(2026-01-19). Anti-genocide art exhibition closes early after 'right-wing' vandal attack. thecanary.co 
An exhibition of anti-genocide and pro-refugee art has been forced to close early, after a vandalism attack targeted anti-genocide exhibits on three successive nights. The one media outlet that seems to have covered the attack, Artnet, described the attackers as 'right-wing'. Right. The "Window Wonderland 2025" exhibition of work by artists Peter Kennard and Fa […] | By
(2026-01-19). Thousands march in US to back Iranian anti-government protesters. newarab.com 
Thousands in the United States staged large demonstrations Sunday denouncing Several thousand people marched in Los Angeles, home to the world's largest Iranian diaspora, while several hundred others gathered in New York, AFP news agency reported. | US protesters could be seen carrying signs condemning a "New Holocaust," a "genocide in the making," and the "terror" of the Iranian government. | "My heart is heavy and…
(2026-01-19). Monday 1/19: Santa Cruz: Annual MLK March For The Dream – Defend Democracy & Civil Rights. indybay.org Gather: Black Lives Matter Mural | Santa Cruz City Hall | 809 Center Street | Santa Cruz | Post-March Event: Center Street and Church St.
(2026-01-19). The trailer is over in Syria, and the film has now begun! uwidata.com By Adem Kƒ±lƒ±àß, Political Scientist Following recent developments in Syria, all actors are now faced with a reality that goes beyond temporary maneuvers or tactical delays. For the point reached today has clearly demonstrated that the real issue in Syria is neither a new constitution nor elections, nor a struggle for so-called minority rights. Especially …
(2026-01-19). Michael Honey Revisiting Dr. King's Vision. wibailoutpeople.org Talk by Prof. Michael Honey editor of the book "All Labor Has Dignity" on "History and Memory: Revisiting King's Vision of Labor Rights and Economic Justice" recorded January 21, 2011 at Smith Hall, University of Washington, Seattle, WA.
(2026-01-19). Analysts warn that Iran crisis carries potential nuclear risks. devdiscourse.com In the wake of spiralling tensions between the United States and Iran over Tehran's violent crackdown on protests, analysts warn that the internal upheaval affecting the Iranian theocracy could carry nuclear proliferation risks.
(2026-01-19). WATCH: CN Live! — 'Minnesota Meltdown'. consortiumnews.com F.B.I. whistleblower Coleen Rowley and attorney Marjorie Cohn discuss the legal and political fallout of the ongoing ICE crisis in Minnesota and across the U.S. 8 pm EST Monday. The crisis of ICE has exploded in the U.S. state of…
(2026-01-19). Pitching power: Unpacking the T20 Cricket World Cup crisis between Bangladesh and India. globalvoices.org 
(2026-01-19). Why Diplomacy Must Prevail on Iran. thinktank.pk In a world already strained by mounting geopolitical tensions, the specter of a direct military clash involving Iran, the United States, and Israel looms as perhaps the most consequential crisis of our time. What began as a cycle of hostile rhetoric, proxy confrontations, and strategic brinkmanship threatens to spill over into open warfare with devastating …
(2026-01-19). Trump heads into Davos storm, with an eye on home. tribune.com.pk 
Donald Trump returns to the Davos ski resort next week after unleashing yet another avalanche on the global order. But for the US president, his main audience is back home. | Trump's first appearance in six years at the gathering of the world's political and global elite comes amid a spiraling crisis over his quest to acquire Greenland. | Fellow leaders at the mountain retreat will also be eager to talk about other shocks from his first year back in power, from tariffs to Venezuela, Ukraine, Gaza and Iran. | Yet for the Republican president, his keynote speech among the Swiss peaks will largely be aimed at the…
(2026-01-19). Noah Baumbach's Jay Kelly: A veteran film star undergoes a crisis. wsws.org Baumbach satirizes the failings of the contemporary movie industry and mocks the self-involvement of prominent performers.
(2026-01-19). The Disconnected Present: Neoliberal Fascism and the Politics of Erasure. counterpunch.org 
In this political climate, outrage is incessantly manufactured and then swiftly displaced, replaced by the next shock before the public can assemble the fragments into a coherent political picture. Each incident appears as an isolated rupture rather than as part of an unfolding structure of power, severed from the conditions that produce it and from the larger architecture of domination it sustains. This fragmentation is not accidental. It is a calculated strategy to drain meaning from public life, exhaust critical attention, and foreclose any sustained democratic reckoning or resistance. In the age of escalating…
(2026-01-19). Uncontrolled wildfires kill 19 in Chile. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Massive wildfires hit different areas in southern Chile, killing at least 19 people, Chilean authorities said on Sunday.In addition, local media reported that 50,000 residents have been displaced as wildfires are still uncontrolled for the second day in a row. The fires are expanding in the Nuble and Biobio regions, about 500 kilometers south of Santiago.Experts said that the wildfires are expanding fast due to the strong winds and hot weather.Several videos and photos were posted on social media showing flames erupting throughout the country, and some displayed burned homes, trucks and cars.&u…
(2026-01-19). Britain Cannot Protect Ukraine with £200 Million, but Will Strengthen Its Military Industry Instead. globalresearch.ca The £200 million that British authorities plan to allocate, supposedly to prepare their military forces to deploy in Ukraine, is insufficient to actually defend the Eastern European country. In reality, these funds often end up in the Western arms industry …
(2026-01-19). Financial Constraints Make Trump's "Dream Military" Easier Said than Done. globalresearch.ca United States President Donald Trump wants to increase his country's military budget by 50% by 2027. According to him, $1.5 trillion would be sufficient to strengthen the US armed forces amid geopolitical realignment and destabilizing global security. However, there are …
(2026-01-19). Iran. The inevitable transition. newarab.com 
For nearly half a century now, an imminent end to the Islamic Republic has been regularly predicted. But so far, the opposition forces, often at odds with one another, have never come together and formed a consensus as they did in 1979 to overthrow the Shah. In spite of ever-violent repression, popular rebellions are frequent, but they are always fragmented, either geographically or socially. Social groups rise up, one at a time, each with its own demands and slogans, without ever really disturbing the powers that be. | In 2019, the working class suburbs rose up against the increased price of petrol; in 2022 youn…
(2026-01-19). Our schools need proper funding. Not political games on Israel's behalf. thecanary.co 
Education's in the news! But that's not because proper funding is coming. It's because our political elites want to make sure that the Israel lobby can enter our schools without the opposition of those pesky parents and teachers. Fortunately, Jewish critics of Israel's crimes — from Zack Polanski to Michael Rosen — are calling out […] | By
(2026-01-19). Islamabad police arrest 16-member gang smuggling stolen phones to Afghanistan. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad Police's Robbery and Dacoity Unit (RDU) has arrested 16 members of an organised criminal gang involved in snatching high-end mobile phones, altering their IMEI numbers and selling them in Afghanistan, police said on Monday. | The arrested suspects include the gang's ringleader. | Police said dozens of snatched mobile phones worth millions of rupees, along with motorcycles, were recovered during the operation. | SSP Operations Qazi Ali Raza said two motorcycles and five pistols along with ammunition, allegedly used in the crimes, were also seized from the suspects. He added that the accused were w…
(2026-01-19). Trump Taking Greenland Would Be the End of NATO — senior analyst. dissidentvoice.org 
The US president's push to acquire the island follows a "long and complex historical tradition of American territorial expansion," Mats Nilsson has told RT Protesters on City Square during a protest in support of Greenland on January 17, 2026 in Copenhagen, Denmark. © Martin Sylvest Andersen/Getty Images US President Donald Trump's acquisition of Greenland without Denmark's …
(2026-01-19). Rob new film "On The Edge… Again," with Bruce Dern and Pam Grier. indybay.org Local Berkeley, Maverick Filmmaker Rob Nilsson Who Supported The Homeless & Unhoused In San Francisco Years Ago, Has A New Film Release Called, "On The Edge… Again," including actors Bruce Dern and Pam Grier.
(2026-01-19). If Venezuela's Oil Industry Could Be Easily Revived as Trump Thinks, China Would Have Already Done It. globalresearch.ca Despite the political dynamics following the January 3rd detention of Nicolás Maduro, which was intended to make a path for a wholesale takeover of Venezuela's energy sector, the US oil industry remains hesitant. American oil elites, whose support was …
(2026-01-19). South East Water board 'still supports boss' despite major screw-ups. thecanary.co 
The chair of South East Water has said that the company "fully supports" the executive team, despite weeks of failings and water outages. Over the last few weeks, South East Water left customers across Kent without water on several occasions. Only last week, 6,500 properties were without water. Whilst the company restored the supply on […] | By
(2026-01-19). Japanese PM Takaichi will dissolve parliament on Friday, call election next month. tribune.com.pk 
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said she will dissolve parliament on Friday and call a national election to seek voter backing for increased spending and a new security strategy expected to accelerate Japan's defence build-up. | The snap vote will decide all 465 seats in parliament's lower house and mark Takaichi's first electoral test since becoming Japan's first female premier in October. | Calling an early election would allow her to capitalise on strong public support to tighten her grip on the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and shore up her coalition's fragile majority. | The election will te…
(2026-01-19). New York healthcare worker voices solidarity with striking nurses. wsws.org Speaking in support of the week-long strike by 15,000 nurses, a worker at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital connected the attacks on healthcare workers with the diversion of social resources toward repression and war.
(2026-01-19). No troops in Minneapolis! For a general strike against Trump's coup! wsws.org The Pentagon has placed 1,500 active-duty soldiers on alert for deployment against protests over ICE violence in Minneapolis.