(2026-01-25). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-01-25). Sudan's women break 'traditional rules' to survive. aljazeera.com Women forced into hard labour to survive as over eight million children face one of world's longest school closures.
(2026-01-25). England's Brook slams 'worst' Colombo pitch. tribune.com.pk 
England captain Harry Brook said the pitch used for Saturday's second one-day international against Sri Lanka was probably the worst he had ever played on despite their series-levelling victory in Colombo. | England used six spinners, who bowled a combined 40.3 overs – the most by the side in an ODI – on a slow, turning track at Khettarama, where Joe Root's composed 75 secured their five-wicket victory. | "The pitch is probably the worst pitch I've ever played on," Brook said after England's first win in 12 ODIs away from home. | "You had to go out there and adapt as quick as possible, and just try to get off…
(2026-01-25). Saturday 1/24: Virtual screening of the film "The Hidden War on Palestinian Women: Checkpoint Diaries" indybay.org Zoom | us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cHJ0……
(2026-01-25). ICRC voices: Dispatch from Darfur. icrc.org
(2026-01-25). Disarming Genocide and the Law, Then and Now. counterpunch.org
(2026-01-25). Australia's Lack Of Speech Protections Means We Should Be MORE Hostile To Speech Regulation. caitlinjohnstone.com.au A normal, healthy person would look at Australia's lack of free speech protections and say "Hmm, Australian leaders should be extremely resistant to new laws and policies which restrict speech then, because it would be very easy for those restrictions to become abusive." | Australian leaders look at our lack of free speech protections and say "See? This means we get to take away your right to protest genocide!" | Nowhere is this more clearly exemplified than the repeated statements from New South Wal…
(2026-01-25). Iran must be held accountable for mass killings of protesters and restoration of Internet services. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), together with undersigned organisations, expresses grave concern over the Iranian authorities' nationwide repression of peaceful protests and their systematic use of lethal and excessive force against civilians. As Iran faces a deepening economic crisis, thousands of protesters have reportedly been killed, arbitrarily detained, or subjected to torture, while authorities have imposed an internet shutdown to conceal serious human rights (…) | – |
(2026-01-25). Uganda: Arbitrary detention of Dr. Sarah Bireete ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-25). Saturday 1/24: Join AIUSA for an inter-generational Write for Rights gathering at the Drawing Room! indybay.org The Drawing Room Inc | 599 Valencia Street | San Francisco, CA…
(2026-01-25). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-25). Protection of persons with disabilities key amid severe weather conditions. sanews.gov.za Protection of persons with disabilities key amid severe weather conditions | The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities has advocated for the protection of persons with disabilities against climate change as mandated by law and policy. | "The call for the protection of the rights of persons with disabilities in the changing climate follows the clarion call by the White Paper on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, which is calling for full inclusion of persons with disabilities in disaster risk reduction, climate adaptation, and sustainable development initiatives," the department said on Su…
(2026-01-25). Uganda: Suspension of at least seven human rights NGOs ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-25). Iran: Oral statement at the United Nations Human Rights Council. fidh.org On 23 January 2026, the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH) delivered a statement during the 39th Special Session of the United Nations (UN) Human Rights Council on the deteriorating human rights situation in Iran. The statement highlighted the Iranian government's "extraordinarily harsh crackdown" on protesters, which included thousands of summary killings and arbitrary detentions, and called for the release of all those detained in connection with the protests. Read the (…) | – |
(2026-01-25). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-25). Syria: Civilian Protection Lacking in Northeast Escalation. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Syrian security forces take control of al-Hol camp in the desert region of al-Hasakah Province, Syria, on January 21, 2026, following the withdrawal of Kurdish forces the previous day. | © 2026 Rami Alsayed/NurPhoto via AP Photo…
(2026-01-25). INTERNSHIP WITH THE INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION FOR HUMAN RIGHTS (FIDH) – PERMANENT REPRESENTATION TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT (ICC) – THE HAGUE, NETHERLANDS. fidh.org CONTEXT :
| 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, (…) | – |
(2026-01-25). Iran: Over 30 NGOs raise alarm over dire situation for detained human rights defenders amid rising protest death toll. fidh.org
(2026-01-25). Briefing: Ensuring victims' rights in the future crimes against humanity convention. fidh.org The International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), jointly with REDRESS and other organisations, voice their support for the adoption of a Convention on the prevention and punishment of crimes against humanity and make recommendations to ensure a victim-centred approach in the future Convention.
Paris, New York, 23 January 2026. As the first session of the Preparatory Committee for the United Nations Diplomatic Conference of Plenipotentiaries on Prevention and Punishment of Crimes (…) | – |
(2026-01-25). Gaza's tent life between illness and daily despair. aljazeera.com Gaza faces public health crisis amid Israel's war, with waste, sewage and poor sanitation leading to disease outbreaks.
(2026-01-25). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org
(2026-01-25). Iran's Protests are not just about Economics, they're about an Ideological Crisis. juancole.com
(2026-01-25). Minneapolis Health Care Workers Are Organizing to Defend Their Patients From ICE. truthout.org Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have created a crisis in Minneapolis hospitals since escalating anti-immigrant operations in the Minnesota city in early December. Health care workers who spoke to Truthout report that the number of agents in hospitals has risen sharply since the beginning of the year, with ailing or injured detainees regularly brought into emergency… |
(2026-01-25). US storm leaves 160,000 without power, forces thousands of flight cancellations. geo.tv 
(2026-01-25). Afghanistan on the edge: The Taliban's growing fault lines. tribune.com.pk 
The Taliban regime is not collapsing — yet. But the strain is unmistakable. What once appeared to be a unified movement is increasingly revealing deep internal divisions that the leadership can no longer hide. In truth, the Taliban were never a monolith. They were a coalition of disparate fighters, tribesmen, clerics, and madrassah students bound together by a common objective: driving US-led forces out of Afghanistan. | That objective was achieved in August 2021. What followed was not unity, but a slow, grinding struggle over control of…
(2026-01-25). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Violence in South Kivu forces thousands of families to flee. icrc.org
(2026-01-25). UPDF Arrest Three Men Trying to Sneak Gun into Hoima Regional Referral Hospital. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda People's Defense Forces (UPDF) have intercepted three men attempting to sneak a gun into Hoima Regional Referral Hospital. The suspects, whose identities have been withheld to protect the ongoing investigation, were apprehended on Friday at 7: 00 p.m. by soldiers stationed at the hospital gate. According to information gathered by Uganda Radio Network (URN), the …
(2026-01-25). International Law in the Age of Power Politics. moderndiplomacy.eu On January 3—4, 2026, U.S. forces carried out a military strike in Caracas and captured Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. The couple, dressed in tan prison jumpsuits and led in handcuffs, was transferred to New York to face federal drug-trafficking and narco-terrorism charges. Maduro has pleaded not guilty and called the operation a …
(2026-01-25). Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirms military readiness on National Defense Day. radiohc.cu 
Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, President of the National Defense Council, led the main activities for National Defense Day on Saturday, where he confirmed the cohesion and readiness of the forces of the territorial defense system. | During a tactical demonstration exercise at the Sanguily Combat Glory Tank Unit, the Head of State was accompanied by Army Corps General àÅlvaro López Miera, Minister of the Revolutionary Armed Forces, and other high-ranking military officers, the Presidency reported. | Díaz-Canel Bermúdez congratulated the combatants for the levels of organization and discipline they demonstrated…
(2026-01-25). Egypt: Cairo hosts the 13th Regional Meeting for Arab National Committees on International Humanitarian Law. icrc.org
(2026-01-25). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-01-25). Afghanistan: A visual journey through Afghanistan's humanitarian challenges and ICRC's humanitarian response. icrc.org
(2026-01-25). Aid by permission: How Israel's NGO ban is reshaping life and survival in Gaza. juancole.com By Hassan Abo Qamar, — | On Jan. 1, Israel revoked the licenses of 37 international and local humanitarian organizations in Gaza, in an attempt to force them to end their operations in the region by March. While organizations are still operating for now, the move is affecting the groups' access to supplies and is already impacting daily life in Gaza. Organizations that have provided the foundations of civilian survival—health care, food distribution, water and sanitation, shelter, education, and psychological support[mdash…
(2026-01-25). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-01-25). From New York to Beijing: Calls to galvanize political commitment to international humanitarian law. icrc.org
(2026-01-25). Rise of AIMIM: Broader Political Context. ummid.com AIMIM's rise in Maharashtra's municipal politics is both a symptom and a signal, it reflects minority assertion, at the same time also exposes the systemic failure of mainstream opposition politics, particularly Congress.
(2026-01-25). Mass arrests at UK protest in support of hunger-striking detainee. aljazeera.com Police carried out mass arrests after a peaceful protest outside a London prison in support of hunger-striking detainee.
(2026-01-25). All Out for NYC Nurses for Single Payer & A General Strike – No Medicare Advantage. indybay.org 15,000 NYC nurses have been forced on strike and are facing a massive union busting. The entire working class needs to be mobilized to join them on the picket line and shutdown New York City to win the strike. The scabs are being supported by Democratic NY governor Hochul is supporting the scabs and NYC union bureaucrats are supporting the healthcare insurance companies and medicare advantage. Some are even getting paid by them to…
(2026-01-25). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-01-25). Gauteng rolls out more smart DLTCs. sanews.gov.za Gauteng rolls out more smart DLTCs | The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport is accelerating the roll out of Smart Driver Licence Testing Centres (DLTCs) across the province, bringing efficient, ethical and modern licensing services directly to communities while supporting the department's road safety objectives. | Currently, operational Smart DLTCs include Atteridgeville, Denlyn, Maponya Mall, Centurion, Protea Glen and Midrand, with the Umphakathi Smart DLTC set to open soon, further expanding access to quality licensing services in townships and underserved areas. | "We are expanding Smart Licensing Cent…
(2026-01-25). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-01-25). Government welcomes Chery SA investment. sanews.gov.za Government welcomes Chery SA investment | The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, has welcomed the announcement of an investment by Chery South Africa in the automotive sector. | This investment comes at the back of an agreement signed between Chery SA and Nissan South Africa to acquire the assets in Nissan's Pretoria facility. | It also coincides with ongoing engagements by the dtic with the industry to revamp the automotive policy and support measures | "The South African automotive sector remains a key anchor industry for manufacturing and job creation. This acquisition by Chery SA is subj…
(2026-01-25). Socialist Members of Argentine Parliament Support Minneapolis General Strike & Against ICE. indybay.org Socialist members of Argentina's parliament issued a statement and fought for the parliament to support the general strike in Minneapolis and also called for an end to ICE.
(2026-01-25). Danish PM visits Greenland, vows support in 'difficult time'. ecns.cn Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen on Friday delivered a brief statement to the media during her visit to Nuuk, capital of Greenland, stressing solidarity and a shared political future within the Danish realm.
(2026-01-25). Xi congratulates Yoweri Museveni on re-election as president of Uganda. independent.co.ug 
BEIJING | Xinhua | Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday sent a congratulatory message to Yoweri Museveni on his re-election as president of Uganda. Xi said in the message that China and Uganda, bound by a long-standing traditional friendship, have in recent years firmly supported each other on issues concerning their respective core interests and …
(2026-01-25). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-01-25). We Tolerated Their Violence Abroad. Now We See Its Victims Here. scheerpost.com Posted by Joshua Scheer I wanted to post this stand‚Äëalone tweet from Chris Hedges for those who wanted to have his thoughts on what's going on — as the streets of Minneapolis are bleeding the same way Fallujah and Helmand bled for decades. Today, the federal agents who terrorize our neighborhoods took the life of …
(2026-01-24). Sudan gold mine collapse kills six in South Kordofan. newarab.com 
Six people were killed when a gold mine collapsed in Sudan's southern state of The Sudan Doctors Network "A gold mine collapse in Abu Jubaiha has killed 6 miners and injured 12 others. Th…
(2026-01-24). New book 'Complicit' details UK's enabling role in the Gaza genocide. thecanary.co 
Peter Oborne's new book Complicit ends with a cathartic condemnation of all UK actors complicit in the ongoing genocide in Gaza. The list is long and contains a broad spectrum of UK institutions and individuals Oborne damns. His analysis spans the political, military, media, and public spheres. Politically, he condemns the leadership of both parties, […] | By
(2026-01-24). Trump's Board of Peace for Gaza is Distraction, not Solution. ummid.com Gaza does not suffer from a deficit of ideas, administrators, or plans. It suffers from occupation, siege, apartheid, and genocide.
(2026-01-24). Iran thanks Pakistan for opposing UN rights vote in Geneva. tribune.com.pk 
Iran's ambassador to Pakistan has publicly thanked Islamabad for opposing a United Nations Human Rights Council resolution that deepens international scrutiny of Tehran's crackdown on protests. | "I extend my sincere gratitude to the esteemed Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, under the leadership of the Honorable Prime Minister, H.E. Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, and the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, H.E. Muhammad Ishaq Dar," Iran's Ambassador Raza Amiri Moghadam said in a post on X. | I extend my sincere gratitude to the esteemed Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakista…
(2026-01-24). The Alarming Push Towards Privatised Education. devdiscourse.com Renowned social activist Medha Patkar has raised alarms over the swift privatisation of the education system, warning that it threatens the educational rights of students from tribal and rural backgrounds. Speaking at a Nanded Education Society event, she criticised the closure of government schools, attributing it to the declining number of students.
(2026-01-24). US could deport large number of Iranian ICE detainees: NIAC. newarab.com 
Rights advocates say they have reason to believe that the US government plans to send a large group of Iranians on a If this happens, it would be the third such flight in five months. The first was in September and the second was in December. | "We've heard from a few sources. The main ones are lawyers of detainees in ICE [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] detention," Ryan Costello, policy director at the Washington, DC-based…
(2026-01-24). Joint sitting passes bill on domestic abuse. tribune.com.pk 
The joint session of parliament on Friday passed three bills — the Daanish Schools Authority Bill 2025, the Human Rights (Amendment) Bill 2025, and the Domestic Violence (Prevention and Protection) Bill 2025 — amid protest by the opposition. | During the session, opposition members, led by opposition leaders in the Senate and National Assembly — Abbas and Mehmood Khan Achakzai — gathered near the speaker's dais and protested against the bills. | President Asif Ali Zardari had returned the bills last month despite their passage by parliament. | With regards to the Daanish Schools Authori…
(2026-01-24). Delcy Rodríguez: Venezuela Has Released 626 Prisoners, UN Human Rights Chief Should Verify List. orinocotribune.com Venezuelan Acting President Delcy Rodríguez reported that 626 people who had been in prison for their involvement in political violence have been released to date. She noted that far-right sectors have failed to grasp the moment and persist in manipulating the figures through lies. | On Friday, January 23, during the launch meeting of the Coexistence and Peace Program, Rodríguez announced that next Monday, she will hold a telephone call with United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Và∂lker Turk, to request that his office verify the lists of released prisoners. "Enough of lies that have led us to ex…
(2026-01-24). Imaan Mazari alleges mistreatment as court hears tweet case via video link. tribune.com.pk 
Human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Advocate Hadi Ali Chattha, were produced before a district and sessions court in Islamabad through a video link on Saturday, where Mazari alleged mistreatment in custody and announced a boycott of the proceedings. | The hearing in the controversial tweet case was conducted by Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka. At the outset, the judge asked the accused whether they would begin cross-examination, noting that it was the final day for cross-examination in light of Islamabad High Court orders. | "Is the media present in court?" Mazari ask…
(2026-01-24). Israel's President Herzog faces 'war crimes' challenge over his Australia visit. asiapacificreport.nz Asia Pacific Report Israeli President Isaac Herzog faces a legal challenge over his role in alleged war crimes as news media say he will visit Australia early next month, reports Al Jazeera. Australian journalist Lindal Rowlands writes that three Australian and Palestinian legal groups have made a formal call on the Australian Federal Police (AFP)…
(2026-01-24). Peace Talks Proceed as Russian Missiles Strike Ukrainian Cities. thinktank.pk Russia launched a wave of drone and missile attacks across Ukraine overnight, killing at least one person and injuring 23 others, even as Russian, Ukrainian and US delegations continued rare trilateral talks aimed at ending the nearly three-year-long war. The strikes targeted major urban centres including Kyiv and Kharkiv, damaging civilian infrastructure, residential areas and …