(2026-01-28). South Sudan launches offensive against opposition forces: What to know. aljazeera.com UN warns against risk of mass violence after reports a senior military leader urged troops to kill civilians in Jonglei.
(2026-01-28). Sudan's Al-Burhan pays a visit to Qatar, meets Emir Sheikh Tamim. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Sudan's Sovereign Council head and army commander, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, made a brief visit to Doha on Tuesday, holding talks with Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad on security, economic cooperation, and regional coordination. The visit comes as Sudan's government reasserts control in Khartoum and seeks to strengthen both military and economic ties regionally and internationally.According to a statement from the Sovereign Council, the two leaders discussed the course of Sudanese-Qatari relations and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation "in the interests of both peoples." Al-Burhan expressed appreci…
(2026-01-28). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-01-28). Pakistan's mineral exports could hit $6-8bn a year with value addition: Ahsan Iqbal. tribune.com.pk 
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said on Wednesday that Pakistan's mineral exports could reach between $6 billion and $8 billion annually within this decade if the country focuses on value addition rather than raw extraction. | Addressing the Pak-China Mineral Cooperation Forum in Islamabad, Iqbal said Pakistan aims to move "decisively beyond extraction" by developing mineral processing plants, smelters and refining facilities. He said the country also wants to establish mineral-based industrial clusters linked with Special Economic Zones, according to Radio Pakistan. | The minister sa…
(2026-01-28). Art Gallery of Ontario rejects acquiring Nan Goldin work because of her opposition to Gaza genocide: "Palestine is a great exception that doesn't include freedom of speech" wsws.org A committee at the AGO rejected buying a work by Goldin because several members found her denunciation of the Gaza genocide "offensive" and "antisemitic."
(2026-01-28). Sunday 3/29: Doctors Against Genocide (DAG) Weekly Webinar. indybay.org
(2026-01-28). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-28). Uganda: Arbitrary detention of Dr. Sarah Bireete ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-28). NA committee debates migrants' rights. tribune.com.pk 
The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Interior on Tuesday postponed the Pakistan Citizenship Bill 2025 after extensive deliberation, seeking input from relevant authorities before moving forward. | During the session, held at Parliament House under the chairmanship of Raja Khurram Nawaz, committee members and officials voiced differences over key issues, including citizenship, national identity cards, and deadlines for migrants from East Pakistan after 1971. | Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry emphasised that the bill must ultimately be passed by the National Assembly and that its final app…
(2026-01-28). Iran: Over 30 NGOs raise alarm over dire situation for detained human rights defenders amid rising protest death toll. fidh.org
(2026-01-28). Uganda: Suspension of at least seven human rights NGOs ahead of general elections. fidh.org
(2026-01-28). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-28). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-28). Saturday 1/31: Meetup: House Arrest Update From Zoe Rosenberg. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center | 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-01-28). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-28). Uganda: Arbitrary arrest and pre-trial detention of eight environmental rights defenders. fidh.org
(2026-01-28). An Army of ICE Agents Has Invaded Minnesota. Will They Succeed in Rendering Law Powerless? juancole.com San Francisco (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Do Americans who engage in lawful and peaceful protest enjoy the protection of the United States Constitution? Not any more, the Trump regime says in authorizing the shameless misconduct and lethal violence ICE agents are perpetrating against citizens in Minnesota. | ICE has invaded the state of Minnesota to show America that nothing can restrain Trump's army of thugs. Not the Constitution. Not the laws which make it a crime to commit assault and murder. Not public opinion. And not thousands of citizens exercising their rights. | Although far from the fi…
(2026-01-28). Defend the internal opposition at Bosch in Schwà§bisch Gmàºnd against the IG Metall union bureaucracy! Build independent Action Committees! wsws.org At the Bosch plant in Schwà§bisch Gmàºnd, IG Metall is attempting to exclude an opposition list from the upcoming works council elections. This attack on democratic rights must be answered by building independent rank-and-file committees to unite workers against job cuts and the union bureaucracy.
(2026-01-28). Saturday 1/31: Factory Farm Watch Banner Painting Party. indybay.org Berkeley Animal Rights Center | 2414 6th St, Berkeley, CA…
(2026-01-28). 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, (…) | – |
(2026-01-28). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org
(2026-01-28). Trump promises to 'de-escalate' Minnesota crisis after Alex Pretti shooting. aljazeera.com US president says he still has confidence in Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem amid calls for her resignation.
(2026-01-28). Los Angeles County's "accountability" drive masks decades of Democratic complicity in homelessness. wsws.org Behind promises of accountability, Democrats reorganize homelessness bureaucracy while austerity, privatization and repression deepen the crisis facing the working class.
(2026-01-28). Africa's Health Crisis Isn't a Mystery. counterpunch.org 
For years, the world has treated Africa's health emergencies as episodic tragedies rather than the predictable outcomes of chronic neglect. Pledges of aid are made, high-profile visits are staged, and yet the continent's most basic health needs remain unmet. What Africa requires is not another round of promises but a sustained, strategic commitment to strengthening
(2026-01-28). 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…
(2026-01-28). Release Youth Community Leader Chantal Anicoche from the Custody of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. counterpunch.org 
On January 1, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) conducted aerial bombing and strafing of the indigenous Mangyan-Iraya community in Occidental Mindoro. During the attacks, three Mangyan children and two youth researchers—one of whom was Kabataan Partylist Leader Jerlyn Rose Doydora—were killed, while 188 families were forcibly displaced from the area. At the same
(2026-01-28). Thousands displaced from Tirah as security fears, snowfall slow evacuation. tribune.com.pk 
Thousands of families remain displaced from Tirah Valley in Khyber district as the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa government oversees their relocation amid worsening security and heavy snowfall. | According to the Provincial Disaster Management Authority, the evacuation began on January 10. So far, 11,400 families have been registered, with more than 10,000 relocated to safer areas, including Bara and Peshawar. | On Wednesday alone, 1,719 families were registered at five centres in Bara. Each family is being provided Rs22,000 to Rs44,000 for transport, along with a monthly housing allowance of Rs50,000. | Heavy snowfall t…
(2026-01-28). Ukraine war military casualties 'near 2 million' as more crunch talks loom. scmp.com Russia's grinding invasion of Ukraine has caused nearly 2 million military casualties – killed, wounded or missing – between the two countries, according to a new study by a US think tank. | Moscow's forces have borne the brunt of the losses, suffering as many as 325,000 killed out of an estimated total of 1.2 million casualties since invading Ukraine nearly four years ago, the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) found.
(2026-01-28). Democratic Republic of the Congo: Violence in South Kivu forces thousands of families to flee. icrc.org
(2026-01-28). Was Alex Pretti the subject of a targeted assassination? wsws.org Emerging evidence strongly indicates that the murder of Pretti was a targeted assassination carried out by the Trump administration's paramilitary forces in order to terrorize Minneapolis citizens opposing and recording its criminal activities.
(2026-01-28). Operation Shanela II nets over 1 000 suspects in North West. sanews.gov.za Operation Shanela II nets over 1 000 suspects in North West | Operation Shanela II — the South African Police Service's (SAPS) high density safer festive season operation – continues to ensure suspected and wanted criminals are taken off the streets in the North West. | The SAPS, in collaboration with other stakeholders, has worked tirelessly to ensure that members of the community in all the five districts are and feel safe with over 1 000 suspects apprehended for various crimes committed in the province. | The weekly operation included vehicle check points (VCP's), stop and searches, roadblocks, tracing…
(2026-01-28). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-01-28). The Global International Humanitarian Law Initiative to hold a High-level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-01-28). Afghanistan: A visual journey through Afghanistan's humanitarian challenges and ICRC's humanitarian response. icrc.org
(2026-01-28). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-01-28). 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.
(2026-01-28). Gaza's unequal dead: 10,000 Palestinians under rubble, one Israeli captive. radiohc.cu By Mohammad Mansour | To retrieve one body, the Israeli military mobilized a fleet of tanks, drones, and what locals described as "explosive robots". | They turned a neighborhood into a "kill zone", dug up approximately 200 Palestinian graves, and left four civilians dead in their wake. | The focus of this overwhelming force was Ran Gvili, an Israeli policeman killed more than two years ago, the last Israeli captive in Gaza after more than two years of Israel's genocidal war on the besieged enclave. | His successful recovery on Monday was hailed by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as a triumph of commitm…
(2026-01-28). Trump-Macron messages expose bankruptcy of Mélenchon's France Unbowed party. wsws.org As Minneapolis workers mobilize and strike against ICE's extrajudicial political executions of US citizens, France Unbowed is defending Macron's left flank and his sycophantic texts to Trump.
(2026-01-28). Gravely ill pro-Palestine activist ends hunger, thirst strike in UK prison. radiohc.cu By Anealla Safdar | Umer Khalid, a 22-year-old British pro-Palestine activist, has ended a hunger and thirst strike in prison after his health deteriorated rapidly, with fears he was at high risk of a heart attack. | Khalid, who is being held on pre-trial remand at the Wormwood Scrubs Prison in London, ended his protest on Monday, after being rushed to in intensive care as his heart rate slowed to a dangerous level. He has since returned to prison. | Doctors feared that Khalid, who suffers from limb-girdle muscular dystrophy, a condition that causes muscle weakness and wasting, was likely to die suddenly after he…
(2026-01-28). Trump warns Iraq against reinstating Maliki as PM. geo.tv 
US President Donald Trump and former Iraqi premier Nouri al-Maliki. — AFP/FileWASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to end US support for Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki, a former prime minister with ties to Iran, returns to…
(2026-01-28). Netanyahu sets conditions for Saudi normalization, warns of dual regional 'axes'. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said any potential normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia would depend on Riyadh refraining from supporting actors that attack Israel or deny its legitimacy, underscoring Israel's security-first approach to regional diplomacy. | Speaking at the Second International Conference on Combating Antisemitism in Jerusalem on Tuesday, Netanyahu said Israel is closely monitoring discussions around Saudi-Israeli normalization but stressed that peace cannot come at the expense of Israeli security. "Anyone who wants to normalize with us must not join or support entities t…
(2026-01-28). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-01-28). Saudi won't let its airspace or land be used for a strike on Iran, crown prince says. tribune.com.pk 
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian that Riyadh will not allow its airspace or territory to be used for military actions against Tehran, state news agency SPA reported on Tuesday. | In a phone call with Pezeshkian, the crown prince affirmed his country's support for any "efforts that would resolve differences through dialogue" to bolster security and stability in the region. | Earlier, Iranian media reported that Pezeshkian told bin Salman that Tehran welcomes any process, within the framework of international law, that prevents war. | The statement by the Saudi de f…
(2026-01-28). Trump warns Iraq against returning former prime minister to power. scmp.com US President Donald Trump on Tuesday threatened to end all US support for Iraq if Nouri al-Maliki, a former prime minister with ties to Iran, returns to…
(2026-01-28). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-01-28). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org
(2026-01-28). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-01-27). Headlines for January 27, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Admin Removes Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino from Minnesota, Minnesota GOP Gubernatorial Candidate Drops Out of Race, Citing Trump's Immigration Crackdown, Partial Government Shutdown Likely as Senate Dems Refuse to Back Funding Bill over DHS Funding, Immigrant Families Protest Inside ICE's Detention Facility in Dilley, Texas, Immigration Agents Detain 2-Year-Old Girl in Minnesota and Her Father, Israel Recovers Remains of Last Hostage Held in Gaza, U.N. Says 37,000 Palestinians Forcibly Displaced in the Occupied West Bank in 2025, Human Rights Activists News Agency: Iranian Security Forces…
(2026-01-27). Rights group says confirmed Iran protest toll over 6,000. newarab.com 
(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). Trump, Minnesota Leaders Seek De-Escalation After Fatal Deportation Shooting. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz struck a more conciliatory tone following a private phone call on Monday, signalling a possible easing of tensions after a federal immigration operation in Minneapolis led to the deaths of two U.S. citizens. The incident had triggered a political and legal crisis between state authorities and …
(2026-01-27). Israeli woman surprised to find she is 'dead' as anti-Iran propaganda backfires. thecanary.co 
Israel's mass propaganda campaign to undermine the Iranian government has backfired in a rare moment of humour. Along with governments and media the US and UK, Israel has claimed 'thousands' killed by Iranian security forces. In reality, evidence indicates that the murders have been perpetrated by Israeli agents and their Iranian proxies. The Zionist/western propaganda […] | By
(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). 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). Can ICE Forcibly Enter Homes Without a Warrant? Inside Trump's Attack on the 4th Amendment. democracynow.org 
ICE is asserting federal immigration officers have the power to forcibly enter homes without a judicial warrant. "That's just not true," says legal scholar Stephen Vladeck, who says the claim directly violates the Fourth Amendment protections against unreasonable search and seizure. "What we're really seeing here is an effort to twist a handful of old cases that have recognized circumstances in which the government doesn't need a judicial warrant to enter a home." Vladeck also encourages witnesses to share video evidence of federal agents' abuses to support future p…
(2026-01-27). At Least Three Civilians Killed in Israeli Strikes on Southern Lebanon. news.antiwar.com Israeli strikes across southern Lebanon have left at least three civilians dead since Monday, including a TV presenter for Lebanon's Al Manar TV identified as Ali Nour al-Din, who was killed on his motorcycle in the city of Tyre. The IDF confirmed the strike and the assassination of Nour al-Din, but as is so often …
(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). 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). 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). 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'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). BRICS Award Laureate Salwa Bakr on Writing from the Margins and Exposing Soft Violence. infobrics.org Awarded the inaugural BRICS Literature Award, Egyptian novelist and critic Salwa Bakr reflects on writing from the margins, the hidden forms of violence embedded in social life, and literature's enduring role in confronting injustice…