(2026-01-27). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-01-27). Yemen cut off from aid as humanitarian crisis deepens. newarab.com 
As Yemen joins countries like Sudan in being In recent weeks, the United Nations (UN) has
(2026-01-27). Sudanese army captures Habila, breaks RSF siege of Dilling. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) announced on Monday that they had captured the strategic town of Habila in South Kordofan, marking a major advance in Sudan's ongoing civil war and opening a corridor to break the longstanding siege of Dilling.According to SAF statements, the operation involved heavy clashes between the army's Fifth and Tenth Divisions and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)-aligned 54th Infantry Brigade. The army said it expelled RSF fighters and allied Janjaweed militias from key positions, enabling SAF units to advance toward Dilling and link up with forces trapped inside the city. Military…
(2026-01-27). Livestream: Board of Genocide. electronicintifada.net We talk to journalist Ahmed Al-Najjar in Gaza, where harsh conditions and Israeli attacks belie Davos claims that "war" is over. We discuss Trump's "Board of Peace" and more.
(2026-01-27). New York / Breaking Breads Union denounces Israeli genocide. workers.org 
New York City Workers at Breads Bakery stores in New York City are organizing to join the United Auto Workers union Local 2179. The workers, who have named themselves the Breaking Breads Union, are demanding respect, higher wages, overtime pay, additional wages for working on holidays and guaranteed weekly hours . . . |
(2026-01-27). Anti-genocide activist and radical journalist Yves Engler convicted on trumped up "harassment" charges by Canadian court. wsws.org Engler was targeted for prosecution due to his vocal opposition to Israel's genocide of the Gaza Palestinians and exposure of the complicity of Canada's Liberal government and political establishment.
(2026-01-27). Sunday 3/29: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-01-27). Gaza's "Board of Peace" : A Circus to Normalize a New Phase of Mass Dispossession and Genocide. counterpunch.org 
The so-called ceasefire in Gaza was a cynical ruse to secure Israeli captives while giving Israel free rein to starve, murder and assassinate at will. The world was duped into swallowing yet another Zionist deception, orchestrated by Israel-first Americans, financed with U.S. taxpayer dollars, and drenched in Palestinian blood. Since the ceasefire was announced, north
(2026-01-27). Rights group says confirmed Iran protest toll over 6,000. newarab.com 
(2026-01-27). Iran: Over 30 NGOs raise alarm over dire situation for detained human rights defenders amid rising protest death toll. fidh.org
(2026-01-27). Italy: Shipwreck Trial Opportunity For Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | Relatives of a person who went missing after a migrant boat sank on February 26 on the beach near where the shipwreck took place off the coast of Steccato di Cutro, near Crotone, in Calabria in southern Italy. March 7, 2023. | © 2023 Alfonso Di Vincenzo/KONTROLAB/LightRocket via Getty Images…
(2026-01-27). US: Second Unjustified Killing by Federal Agents in Minneapolis. hrw.org Click to expand Image | People protest against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in downtown Minneapolis, January 25, 2026. | © 2026 AP Photo/Adam Gray | (Washington, DC) — Federal immigration enforcement agents shot and killed a man in Minneapolis, Minnesota this weekend, marking the second killing by immigration enforcement agents in the city this month. Federal officials reportedly blocked state officials from accessing the scene, raising concerns that the federal government is not acting in good faith to ensure an independent and comprehensive investigation, Human Rights Watch said today…
(2026-01-27). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-27). Welcome to Palestine, Minnesota: Life Under Occupation. counterpunch.org 
Israel has come home to roost in Minnesota. The people of Minneapolis and St. Paul have become the Palestinians of Minnesota. The residents of the Twin Cities are experiencing the loss of sovereignty and civil rights that Palestinians have suffered for over eight decades. The L'Etoile du Nord (the Star of the North) state has been besieged by
(2026-01-27). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-27). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-27). 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, (…) | – |
(2026-01-27). Uganda: Arbitrary arrest and pre-trial detention of eight environmental rights defenders. fidh.org
(2026-01-27). Uganda: Arbitrary detention of Dr. Sarah Bireete ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-27). Uganda: Suspension of at least seven human rights NGOs ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-27). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-27). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org
(2026-01-27). Wednesday 1/28: SF Report by International Labor Economist Patrick Bond on Global Economic Crisis, US, China. indybay.org Community Room | 630 Valencia (Corner of 17th & Valencia Street) | San Francisco…
(2026-01-27). Rasgada la carta de la ONU. radiohc.cu Para los defensores del papel central de la ONU en el mundo, a pesar de sus insuficiencias, implica una disputa a ese organismo multilateral el surgimiento de la llamada Junta de Paz en Gaza, modelada por Donald Trump. | Estadistas, expertos y personalidades resaltan los matices de ese Consejo, diseñado como si tuviera un dueño, el magnate inmobiliario. | Este último presentó en el Foro Económico de Davos su iniciativa de una Junta de paz, enfilada hacia lo que califica de solución para la crisis en Gaza, aunque con la pretensión de resolver conflictos globales. | Ahí radica el principal peligro para la ONU, orga…
(2026-01-27). Analyst: Europe is failing on all fronts in hybrid war against the Union State. eng.belta.by Europe's military insecurity is leading it to prioritize information warfare, the independent military analyst Aleksandr Alesin said in a recent episode of the V Teme [On Point] project on BelTA's YouTube channel.
(2026-01-27). Azerbaijan arrests three over planned attack on foreign embassy in Baku. tribune.com.pk 
Authorities in Azerbaijan said on Tuesday they had arrested three individuals planning an attack on a foreign embassy in the capital, Baku, at the instructions of Islamic State Khorasan (ISIS-K), the Afghan offshoot of Islamic State. | In a statement, the State Security Service said the three men, whom it named, had conspired with members of ISIS-K, obtained weapons and planned to attack a foreign embassy before they were apprehended by security forces. | The statement did not name the foreign embassy. One of the men was born in 2000, and the other two in 2005. | Islamic State-Khorasan (ISKP), or ISIS-K, claim…
(2026-01-27). KYAGULANYI: I'm still being hunted by Muhoozi. independent.co.ug 
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | NUP Leader Robert Kyagulanyi, alias Bobi Wine, has said that he is still being hunted by Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, who is also the son of President Museveni, to harm him. Since the 16th of this month, Kyagulanyi and the CDF have been exchanging words via …
(2026-01-27). M23 Counters FARDC Withdrawal Claims, Insists Control Areas Are Stable. plusnews.ug 
The March 23 Movement/Alliance Fleuve Congo (M23/AFC) rebels have dismissed claims by the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) that they have withdrawn from areas under their control. In a press statement dated January 23, 2026, and signed by Lieutenant Colonel Mak Mongba Kazukay, the acting FARDC spokesperson, the Congolese army said it …
(2026-01-27). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Violence in South Kivu forces thousands of families to flee. icrc.org
(2026-01-27). Borders as Crime Scenes and Crimes. counterpunch.org 
After a year of gutting the United States government, deploying armed jackboots to American cities, and bombing at least seven countries, the Trump administration kicked off 2026 by invading Venezuela and kidnapping its president, Nicolás Maduro, and his wife, Cilia Flores. In the wake of that assault, President Trump doubled down on his abandonment of the isolationist
(2026-01-27). Law must prevail over force, Pakistan tells UNSC. tribune.com.pk 
Pakistan has called for stronger respect for international law, warning that selective application of legal principles is deepening global instability. | Speaking at a High-Level Open Debate of the United Nations (UN) Security Council on January 26, Pakistan's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, said the erosion of the rule of law was contributing to conflict, humanitarian crises and weakening trust between countries. | He said international law was meant to make relations between states predictable and stable. But when countries ignore agreed rules, he warned, law risks losing…
(2026-01-27). SANDF conducts Project OWETHU outreach in Limpopo. sanews.gov.za SANDF conducts Project OWETHU outreach in Limpopo | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF), through the South African Military Health Service (SAMHS), is conducting Project OWETHU, a humanitarian community outreach programme in Limpopo. | In a statement on Monday, the department explained that Project OWETHU is a Department of Defence supported initiative aimed at providing integrated healthcare, social and youth development services to impoverished and rural communities. ⚪ "The programme will deliver general healthcare services, social and youth development support, as well as oral health and ophtha…
(2026-01-27). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-01-27). Afghanistan: A visual journey through Afghanistan's humanitarian challenges and ICRC's humanitarian response. icrc.org
(2026-01-27). The Global International Humanitarian Law Initiative to hold a High-level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-01-27). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-01-27). Veterans For Peace Statement: ICE Out of Our Cities! Abolish ICE! wibailoutpeople.org 
Veterans for Peace Milwaukee Chapter 102 Veterans For Peace is outraged at the murders of three civilians by ICE agents, the first being Keith Porter who was killed by an off-duty ICE agent, then Renee Good who was killed in her vehicle, and most recently Alex Pretti — a registered VA nurse — who was …
(2026-01-27). The Global Billionaire Steal: Wealth, Authoritarianism and Media. counterpunch.org 
It's official. This tormented, heated, traumatised planet is now home to over 3,000 billionaires. (That number was reached last year.) In October 2025, Elon Musk became the first man to have wealth exceeding half a trillion dollars. These developments could still take alongside the fact that one in four people across the globe face hunger. Oxfam's Resisting the Rule
(2026-01-27). UK authorities arrest 86 protesters demanding the release of Palestine Action prisoners. radiohc.cu 
In Britain, at least 86 protesters were arrested on the grounds of a London jail as they gathered to demand the release of Palestine Action political prisoners. The protest also focused on Palestine Action political prisoner Muhammad Umer Khalid, who is 22 years old and relaunched his hunger strike about two weeks ago. He had initially been on hunger strike since November, briefly pausing in December due to severe health complications. | Videos of the protest at West London's Wormwood Scrubs jail shows police shoving protesters to the ground and handcuffing them. | LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — 2026/01/11: Hung…
(2026-01-27). Is the End of the UN Relief Works Agency for Palestinians the End of the Int'l Order? juancole.com New York (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Supported by U.S. military, political and financial muscle, Israel seeks to demolish the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA in the occupied territories. It reflects the ongoing war against the poorest in the Global South. | Last Friday, the UN Palestinian refugee agency UNRWA said that The Qalandiya Training Center for hundreds of Palestinians in the West Bank could be closed within days by Israeli authorities. The Center is at risk of expropriation by Israeli authorities cooperating with the Messianic far-right Jewish settlers. | That's why the Knesset has…
(2026-01-27). One More in the Name of Oil and Empire. counterpunch.org 
Trouble follows oil like a shimmering slick, challenging the ideals of a presumed enlightened world. Ever since Edwin Drake's famous first find in Titusville, Pennsylvania, in 1859, the dirty side to oil rarely receives attention. A systematic disregard for others is standard in an industry that favours extraction over regulation, speed above safety, and profits before people. In the race to power the world, oil makes its own rules whatever the cost, including waging war to achieve its ends. To support a de facto post-World War Pax Americana, it is no coincidence US military incursions are connected to the world'
(2026-01-27). Steadfast state support is key to China winning tech race with US. scmp.com In the science and tech race, China is steadily advancing while America is retreating. That's the conclusion of multiple Western studies. US President Donald Trump's own policies have greatly contributed to this trajectory. | Several salient features in this race for supremacy have been identified: China's highly focused state support of science and tech, America's federal defunding of them, and a nation of engineers and science graduates versus a nation of lawyers.
(2026-01-27). 'Aik Aur Pakeezah' reveals how quickly privacy collapses in Pakistan's digital age. tribune.com.pk 
Geo TV's Aik Aur Pakeezah is not an easy watch, and that appears to be by design. The prime-time drama, produced by Kashf Foundation in collaboration with 7th Sky Entertainment, taps into a disturbing reality that Pakistan has encountered before, one where digital violation escalates into physical violence, and justice remains painfully fragile. | Written by Bee Gul and directed by Kashif Nisar, the drama stars Sehar Khan as Pakeezah and Nameer Khan as her fiancé Faraz, with Gohar Rasheed and Amina Ilyas in key supporting roles. At its centre is the fallout of a private video being recorded and circulat…
(2026-01-27). Eastern Cape launches R19.5m irrigation schemes revival programme. sanews.gov.za Eastern Cape launches R19.5m irrigation schemes revival programme | Eastern Cape Agriculture MEC Nonceba Kontsiwe will launch a R19.5 million provincial irrigation schemes revival programme aimed at strengthening food security and driving agricultural economic growth. | The programme will support vegetable, grain and fodder production, as well as the provision of equipment and machinery, covering a total of 1 528 hectares of land across the province. | The investment forms part of commitments outlined in the Eastern Cape Department of Agriculture's 2025/26 policy speech to revive irrigation schemes as a catalyst…
(2026-01-27). China's UCAS unveils School of Space Exploration to support deep-space missions. ecns.cn The School of Space Exploration at the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (UCAS) was unveiled on Tuesday in Beijing, aiming to provide strong talent support for China's deep-space exploration and space science research.
(2026-01-27). France moves to ban social media for users under 15. tribune.com.pk 
The National Assembly, France's lower house of parliament, on Monday approved the key article of a bill prohibiting social media for children under 15, a measure supported by President Emmanuel Macron in a bid to better protect children's health. If passed, the new law would likely come into effect from the new school year in September. | French lawmakers on Monday approved the key article of a bill prohibiting social media for children under 15, an effort championed by President Emmanuel Macron as a way to protect children from excessive screen time. | Lawmakers gave the green light to an identical amendment…
(2026-01-27). UpScrolled wins support from pro-Palestinian users as TikTok alternative. albawaba.com 
ALBAWABA – TikTok is no longer the favourite application among pro-Palestinians, especially after its takeover by the U.S. A new-similar application called "UpScrolled" is dominating app stores and is getting supported by dozens of thousands of people.Oracle, which is led by Larry Ellison, who has ties to Israel, along with a group of investors took over TikTok's US operations last week, pushing people to leave the app with the aim of finding a replacement.In addition, TikTok has been facing repeated glitches as users have complained about having issues accessing the platform at different times.What is UpScro…
(2026-01-27). Museveni asks supreme court to dismiss Kasibante petition. independent.co.ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has asked the Supreme Court to dismiss with costs a petition filed by his rival, Robert Kasibante, challenging his victory in the 2026 presidential election, arguing that the petition is legally defective and unsupported by evidence. Museveni's response was filed on Monday by his lawyers, Usaama …
(2026-01-27). Trader Joe's United demands "Sanctuary Store" workers.org 
Workers at a Trader Joe's store in Minneapolis, one of the few in the country with a union, are prioritizing one demand: "Make Trader Joe's a Sanctuary Store." websource: traderjoesunited.org In a Jan. 17 email to supporters, Trader Joe's United explained: "The ask is simple. The bar is low. Don't . . . |
(2026-01-27). Belarus, Japan eager to boost parliamentary, regional ties. eng.belta.by The meeting also discussed prospects for enhancing trade and economic interaction between the two countries, support for implementing joint economic projects, establishing cooperation between chambers of commerce and industry, and deepening scientific and technical collaboration.
(2026-01-27). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-01-27). Museveni Comforts Family of Former UPA Commander with UGX 10 Million. plusnews.ug 
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has extended condolences and financial support to the family of the late Aero Angela, the mother of former Uganda People's Army (UPA) commander Francis Eregu. The President sent a condolence message together with a cash contribution of UGX 10 million, which Dr. Kenneth Omona, the Minister of State for Northern Uganda, delivered …
(2026-01-27). China, OIC vow to deepen partnership. ecns.cn Foreign Minister Wang Yi meets with visiting Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Hissein Brahim Taha in Beijing on Monday.Han expressed appreciation for the OIC and Taha's commitment to advancing relations with China, and voiced the hope that Islamic countries would continue to firmly support China on Xinjiang-related issues and the Taiwan question.
(2026-01-27). Ministry details support measures for Leningrad siege survivors in Belarus. eng.belta.by The German-fascist siege of Leningrad hero city was lifted 82 years ago, on 27 January 1944. The Labor and Social Security Ministry detailed the support currently provided to siege survivors in Belarus.
(2026-01-27). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-01-27). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org
(2026-01-27). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-01-27). 'Frightening situation': Bangladesh elections haunted by political violence. aljazeera.com At least 16 political activists have been killed since elections were announced in December.
(2026-01-26). Sheffield activists show what a real peaceful protest is. thecanary.co 
Around 300 people from all walks of life made the streets of Sheffield into a sea of solidarity on Saturday 24 January 2026. The march protested the UK state arming the state of Israel, making us complicit in its genocide. And you know what? It was one of the most beautifully bright and welcoming marches […] | By
(2026-01-26). The U.S. can't hide its crimes anymore. strategic-culture.su In episode 60 of Global Majority for Peace, Ileana Chan speaks with journalist and author Finian Cunningham to dismantle one of the most enduring illusions in modern politics: the idea that the West, led by the United States, acts as a defender of democracy, human rights, and international law. Drawing from his new book "Killing Democracy: Western Imperialism, A Legacy of Regime Change and Media Manipulation", Finian traces how the U.S. and its allies built a global system of covert interventions, manufactured narratives, and media complicity that has shaped world politics for nearly a century.
(2026-01-26). Germany's Natural Gas Crisis Escalates … One Storage Site Near Empty …Government Silent. wattsupwiththat.com Germany desperately needs to pray for a warm February miracle if the country is to avoid an energy disaster and a state of emergency.
(2026-01-26). CM Afridi warns PM delays in NFC transfers pushing K-P into 'acute fiscal, governance crisis'. tribune.com.pk 
Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Sohail Afridi expressed deep concern to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif over the federal government's persistent failure to release constitutionally guaranteed federal funds, warning that the province faced an acute fiscal and governance crisis. | In a letter addressed to the premier, CM Afridi said, "I am compelled to place on record the deep and mounting concern of the Government of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa regarding the persistent failure to release constitutionally guaranteed federal transfers, a failure that has now translated into an acute fiscal and governance crisis for the pr…
(2026-01-26). Out of the Ashes of Gaza Rises the 'Class of the Phoenix' as Medical Students Miraculously Celebrate Graduation. counterpunch.org 
On December 25, something remarkable happened in Gaza. Against the backdrop of the rubble that is the almost entirely destroyed Al-Shifa Hospital, 230 Palestinian medical students celebrated graduation. Like other graduates around the world, they smiled and waved and threw their mortar boards joyfully into the air. Except that not one of them was like any other graduate anywhere else in the world. For more than two years they had studied under bombardment, displacement, starvation, a drastic lack of supplies and constant electricity cuts. They had treated not only strangers but members of their own families and e…
(2026-01-26). South Africa must build on economic recovery momentum — President. sanews.gov.za South Africa must build on economic recovery momentum — President | President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for renewed focus on investment and infrastructure development to ensure that South Africa's recent economic gains translate into sustained and inclusive growth. | In his weekly newsletter to the nation, the President said the country entered the new year with growing momentum in its economic recovery, supported by several positive indicators recorded toward the end of 2025. | The economy has recorded four consecutive quarters of growth, while unemployment levels have continued to decline. Recent data r…