(2026-02-05). South Sudan hospital hit by government air strike, MSF says. aljazeera.com Medical NGO says targeted attacks have forced the closure of hospitals, while UN says 280,000 displaced in Jonglei.
(2026-02-05). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-02-05). Friday 2/6: Israeli Consulate: Stop Zionist Violence, Stop the Hate! indybay.org israeli consulate, 456 Montgomery – SF…
(2026-02-05). Hamas calls for new global actions against ongoing genocide. workers.org 
The following press release was posted Feb. 3, 2026, on Hamas Online English Mirror. A Global Call for Protests and Pressure Campaigns Against the Continued Aggression and Genocide Targeting Our Palestinian People in the Gaza Strip In light of the fascist occupation government's continued brutal aggression against our Palestinian people . . . |
(2026-02-05). Friday 2/6: Protest the israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St SF…
(2026-02-05). United Nations treaty on business and human rights: New language is out, but some gaps persist. fidh.org
(2026-02-05). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-05). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-05). ICE and Border Patrol in Minnesota ‚àí accused of violating 1st, 2nd, 4th and 10th amendment rights ‚àí are testing whether the Constitution can survive. |
(2026-02-05). INTERNSHIP AT THE DELEGATION TO EUROPEAN UNION – 6 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-05). Uganda: Arbitrary arrest and pre-trial detention of eight environmental rights defenders. fidh.org
(2026-02-05). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-05). Iran: Human Rights Situation Spirals Deeper Into Crisis, HRW Says. eurasiareview.com The deadly crackdown on the protests that erupted in late December escalated sharply in early 2026, as security forces carried out mass killings of protesters and…
(2026-02-05). Under growing pressure from Ben-Gvir, police chief turns increasingly isolated. haaretz.com With half of his term behind him, Police Commissioner Danny Levy faces a deepening leadership crisis, as two looming decisions — the appointment of a legal adviser and a rethink of how the police handle incitement and free-expression cases — threaten to shape the future of the Israel Police…
(2026-02-05). Historia Arcana Of The NATO Pact Analysis. eurasiareview.com The NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization/Organisation du Traité de l'Atlantique Nord) is a military-political alliance signed in Washington on April 4th, 1949, by the governments of the United States, Canada, Great Britain, France, the Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, Norway, Denmark, Luxembourg, and Iceland. The treaty alliance entered into force on August 24th, 1949. Over time, it has expanded to the present day, and one state (Greece) briefly withdrew from it (in August 1974 due to the Cyprus crisis, but returned after the change of regime in Athens). | The NATO pact was founded by 12 Western Euro…
(2026-02-05). Historian on Trump's new world order, Ukraine war and a Europe in crisis. scmp.com Luuk van Middelaar is the director of the Brussels Institute for Geopolitics, a think tank he co-founded in 2022. A political theorist and historian by trade, he has written several books and was in the cabinet of the first European Council president, Herman Van Rompuy. | Van Middelaar is widely read and cited across Europe for his analysis of the EU's political evolution, with his books translated into many languages and awarded major European literary prizes.
(2026-02-05). Boycotting India at T20 World Cup to support Bangladesh: Pakistan PM Sharif. aljazeera.com 'There should be no politics in sport,' Sharif says, referring to the recent India-Bangladesh cricket crisis.
(2026-02-05). SANDF outlines preparations for 2026 Armed Forces Day. sanews.gov.za SANDF outlines preparations for 2026 Armed Forces Day | The South African National Defence Force (SANDF) has outlined plans and activities leading up to the 2026 Armed Forces Day, which will be commemorated on 21 February 2026. | The Armed Forces Day (AFD) will take place in Thohoyandou, Venda, in the province of Limpopo. | Addressing members of the media during a briefing held at the Thulamela Local Municipality Library on Wednesday, the SANDF said AFD remains an important date on the calendar of the Defence Force, having been proclaimed as an annual commemoration on 21 February. | Armed Forces Day serves a du…
(2026-02-05). Blood And Fire In Lordegan: New Reports Reveal Scale Of Iranian Regime's Brutality And Resistance Of Youth OpEd. eurasiareview.com Despite the Iranian regime's frantic efforts to conceal the scale of the nationwide uprising through severe internet blackouts and a suffocating news blockade, reports continue to leak out, revealing a volatile society determined to overthrow the religious dictatorship. New field reports obtained from the city of Lordegan detail a week of intense confrontations in early January 2026, showing that the rebellious youth are holding their ground against heavily armed suppression forces. | While the regime has tried to portray a calm situation by cutting off communications, the reality on the ground tells a differe…
(2026-02-05). General Kujat: War, Diplomacy, And The Risks Of Escalation OpEd. eurasiareview.com Few voices in the European debate on the war in Ukraine can claim to combine actual military experience with sound arguments for diplomatic pragmatism and persistent calls for an end to the conflict. General Harald Kujat stands out even among those precious few. He is a retired four-star general of the German Air Force, he served as Inspector General of the Bundeswehr from 2000 to 2002, the highest-ranking military position held by a commissioned officer on active duty in the German armed forces. He then served as Chairman of the NATO Military Committee, acting as the senior military spokesperson of the 32-nat…
(2026-02-05). Gunmen massacre nearly 200 in Nigeria attacks, some bound and executed. scmp.com Nearly 200 people have been ‚killed by armed men in separate attacks in remote villages in central and northern Nigeria, a local lawmaker, residents and police said on Wednesday, as security forces searched for survivors and chased the attackers. | In central Kwara state, gunmen attacked the Woro community on Tuesday leaving at least 170 ‚Å people dead, the lawmaker for the area, Saidu Baba Ahmed, said by phone.
(2026-02-05). Europol Supports French Investigation Into Alleged Criminal Activity Linked To Platform X. eurasiareview.com An investigation led by the French authorities is currently underway concerning the online platform X, in relation to the proliferation of illegal content, notably the production of deepfakes, child sexual abuse material, and content contesting crimes against humanity. | The investigation is conducted by the Paris Public Prosecutor's Office with the support of the French Gendarmerie's cybercrime unit (UNCyber) and Europol. | On the action day, French authorities carried out investigative measures in the offices of the platform in France. Europol supported the investigation through its European Cybercrime Centr…
(2026-02-05). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-02-05). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-02-05). UN warns of humanitarian collapse in Cuba as US seeks to block oil supplies. aljazeera.com Warning comes as US threatens tariffs on any country that supplies oil to the Caribbean island.
(2026-02-05). The Global International Humanitarian Law Initiative to hold a High-level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-05). ICRC president: States must harness momentum to improve Gaza's dire humanitarian situation in next phase of ceasefire. icrc.org The following is a quote attributable to ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric on the urgent need to improve the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
(2026-02-05). ICRC President: Respect for international humanitarian law preserves pathways back to peace. icrc.org Speech given by Mirjana Spoljaric, President of the International Committee of the Red Cross: Maastricht Die Natalis — Honorary Doctorate Ceremony…
(2026-02-05). We Are Here: Courts Join the Furious Chorus. commondreams.org 
Predictably, the exit of mini-Nazi Bovino did little to staunch ICE abuses – kids gassed, women dragged, skulls fractured, observers held at gunpoint – which go on apace. But so do growing protests, testimony and court rulings against them. This week, a spectacularly scathing one ripped ICE Barbie for trying to strip protections from 350,000 Haitians peaceably living and working here – en route, calling them "killers" and "leeches." The result: "Judge reaches down Noem's throat, rips out her heart, and eats it raw."Amidst a half-assed government shutdown that's funded vast venal parts of the regime but tempor…
(2026-02-05). ACLU Calls On UN to Initiate 'Urgent Action' Protocols Over Trump's Authoritarian Abuses in Minnesota. scheerpost.com
(2026-02-05). Sloppy redactions in Epstein files leave uncensored nudes in, take dog's name out. scmp.com Nude photos. The names and faces of sexual abuse victims. Bank account and Social Security numbers in full view. | All of these things appeared in the mountain of documents released Friday by the US Justice Department as part of its effort to comply with a law requiring it to open its investigative files on Jeffrey Epstein.
(2026-02-05). What's for Textiles, Other Sectors in Budget 2026: Read Highlights, Summary. ummid.com Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Sunday February 01, 2026 tabled Budget 2026-27 in the Lok Sabha — the lower House of the Indian Parliament.
(2026-02-05). EXCLUSIVE SUMMARY: Tom Tate and his pods collapse GC democracy. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-02-05). On the Road to Nuclear War. counterpunch.org 
On January 27, 2026, the editors of the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists moved the hands of their famous "Doomsday Clock" to 85 seconds to midnight―the closest setting, since the appearance of the clock in 1946, to nuclear annihilation. This grim appraisal has impressive evidence to support it. The New Start Treaty, the last of
(2026-02-05). Australia: National Cabinet agrees on plan to drive tens of thousands of children off NDIS disability support. wsws.org The deal will drive annual growth in spending on the $52 billion National Disability Insurance Scheme down to 5—6 percent, from about 9.5 percent last year, amounting to cuts of tens of billions of dollars over the coming decade.
(2026-02-05). Two UPDF Soldiers Arrested Over Sembabule Election Violence. plusnews.ug 
Two soldiers are in custody following violence that erupted in Sembabule District on the eve of the Local Council III elections. The arrests stem from a violent confrontation between supporters of two rival candidates contesting the Sembabule Town Council chairperson seat, during which two people were shot and critically injured. The incident occurred in the early …
(2026-02-05). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-02-05). The Democrats' Efforts to Rein in ICE. counterpunch.org 
Senate Democrats scored a victory on Friday by passing a compromise budget bill with Republican support, funding all major departments, including Education, Housing and Urban Development, Health and Human Services, Defense, Labor, and Transportation. But he Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was included in a separate bill, a continuing resolution (CR), that maintained the department's current
(2026-02-05). Yemen: The ICRC stands ready to support detainee releases between conflict parties following agreement. icrc.org
(2026-02-05). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-02-05). Here's why Israel is allowing record murder rates in its Palestinian towns. aljazeera.com Israel tolerates violence against Palestinian citizens to push them out, and weaponises anti-Semitism to pull Jews in.
(2026-02-05). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org