(2026-01-22). Half of all Sudanese children not in education due to civil war, says aid group. newarab.com 
Around half of all school-age children in "Right now the international community is failing the children of Sudan," Inger Ashing, the CEO of Save the Children International, one of the largest charities operating in the country, told reporters in a video-link briefing from Stockholm. | The report said more than eight million Sudanese…
(2026-01-22). PDF of January 22 print edition. workers.org 
Download the PDF When people are occupied RESISTANCE IS JUSTIFIED! In the U.S. Minneapolis unity vs ICE terror New York City Nurses strike continues LWC campaign for underpaid worker Starbucks strike in third month Breaking Breads union against Israeli genocide Book review: 'China Changes Everything' Palestine solidarity marches on Anti-LGBTQIA2S+ . . . |
(2026-01-22). Anti-genocide activist Umer Khalid says he will add thirst strike to hunger strike. thecanary.co 
So that's that. Curtains, folks. The media circus has rolled out of town with the ultimate Irish goodbye. The comment-section bots can switch from screeching "just eat!" to critiquing their commitment. Our comment sections have been full of vile remarks, like 'actually, Bobby Sands had the guts to follow through, don't you know,' 'did somebody […] | By
(2026-01-22). Friday 1/23: Demo at israeli consulate. indybay.org israeli consulate | 456 Montgomery St. | San Francisco…
(2026-01-22). Trump's 'Board of Peace' is a Grift on Global Scale. counterpunch.org 
The absurdity of our times may best be summed up in the Trump regime's brand new oxymoronic "Board of Peace." Established by Trump on January 15, 2026, the board was initially conceived to coordinate the "rebuilding" of Gaza following Israel's genocide and complete destruction of all infrastructure and most of its buildings and landmarks. The
(2026-01-22). 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.
(2026-01-22). The Anti-Iran Human Rights Bazaar. orinocotribune.com By Karim Sharara — Jan 16, 2026 | Mainstream media's reliance on US-funded "Iranian human rights" NGOs reveals a recycled regime-change pipeline, where anonymous activists are used with opaque finances to treat propaganda like facts. | "2,000 protesters killed, activists say." | My, my, it seems anonymous activists are really all the rage in Western media, with this headline being parroted (in multiple forms, no doubt). Because if it's in The Guardian, BBC, and CNN, among others, it has to be "true", particularly when it's Iran they're talking about. | But really, journalistic integrity is about citing sourc…
(2026-01-22). Children Affected by Ethiopia Mine Pollution Need Justice. hrw.org Click to expand Image | A 16-year-old boy collects water from a spring near Lega Dembi gold mine in the Oromia region of Ethiopia. | © 2020 Tom Gardner | People living near Lega Dembi gold mine in Ethiopia's Oromia region have for years complained about serious health impacts, including children born with long-term health conditions, miscarriages, and stillbirths. Several studies have found high concentrations of toxic chemicals, including cadmium, mercury, lead, and arsenic, in the country's largest gold mine. Next week, the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child will meet to assess the sit…
(2026-01-22). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-22). 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, (…) | – |
(2026-01-22). Hong Kong begins national security trial for organisers of Tiananmen vigils. aljazeera.com Rights groups condemn trial of three activists accused of 'inciting subversion of state power'.
(2026-01-22). Quebec intensifies assault on worker rights with its Bill 3. wsws.org Bill 3 will impose stricter state oversight over the province's trade unions with the aim of smothering working class opposition to the CAQ's right-wing, class-war agenda.
(2026-01-22). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-22). UK rights group challenges NHS over IHRA antisemitism definition. newarab.com 
(2026-01-22). De Moscú a La Habana: Máxima tensión para el orden occidental (+ Podcast). cubadebate.cu En nuestro podcast De Moscú a La Habana, nos adentramos en una crisis que está reconfigurando las alianzas del siglo XXI. El reclamo del presidente estadounidense Donald Trump sobre Groenlandia ha desatado una tormenta geopolítica, exponiendo fracturas profundas en la OTAN y planteando una pregunta incómoda: øes el fantasma de una amenaza rusa o china el objetivo real, o apenas una excusa útil?
(2026-01-22). 'Normal is gone' UN researchers announce the world has entered a state of water 'bankruptcy'. thecanary.co 
UN researchers have announced that the world has now entered into a state of global water 'bankruptcy,' with their latest report titled: 'Living beyond our hydrological means in a post-crisis era'. UN News highlighted that what was once viewed as a temporary issue — described by experts as a 'crisis' with the possibility of recovery […] | By
(2026-01-22). Greenland releases 'crisis' guidelines. tribune.com.pk 
Greenland's government unveiled a new brochure on Wednesday offering advice to the population in the event of a "crisis" in the territory, which US President Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to seize from ally Denmark. | Guidance includes stockpiling food and water, hunting weapons and ammunition. | The document is "an insurance policy", said Self-Sufficiency Minister Peter Borg at a press conference in Nuuk, the Greenlandic capital. | "We don't expect to have to use it," Borg said. | Trump on Thursday demanded "immediate" talks on his bid to control Greenland but said he would not use military force to take…
(2026-01-22). Right-wing Coalition breaks apart in crisis of Australia's two-party system. wsws.org The break-up of the Coalition is not only a crisis of that right-wing formation, but of the whole political order that has defended capitalist rule for the past 80 years.
(2026-01-22). Gaza enters eighth day without water. thecanary.co 
Gaza's municipality is warning that more than 85 percent of the city has been without water for the eighth consecutive day. Meanwhile, Israel continues to flatten vital facilities. The crisis is centred on water in Gaza. The Palestinian Water Authority has said that northern Gaza is the most affected in the strip. Gaza's water woes […] | By
(2026-01-22). Exclusive! Are Kyiv and the OPCW Preparing a Provocation Against Russia? unitedworldint.com 
Revelations of a secret document from the United States' Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) By Yiƒüit Saner Yet another round of US-orchestrated negotiations on a peaceful settlement of the Russian-Ukrainian crisis has yielded no results, expectations of an imminent ceasefire continue to diminish. However, exclusive material obtained by our editorial team indicates that Kyiv is …
(2026-01-22). Israeli strike kills three Gaza journalists. tribune.com.pk 
An Israeli air strike killed an AFP freelancer and two other journalists in Gaza on Wednesday, the territory's civil defence agency said, while the military said it struck "suspects" operating a drone. | Since October 10, a fragile US-sponsored ceasefire in Gaza has largely halted the fighting between Israeli forces and Hamas, but both sides have alleged frequent violations. | In a statement, the civil defence said "the bodies of the three journalists killed in an Israeli air strike in the Al-Zahra area southwest of Gaza City were transported to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital in Deir al-Balah". | It named the dead a…
(2026-01-22). New Book Chronicling the Global Agri-Cartel's Assault on Rural India. globalresearch.ca Far from being a mere historical record of past grievances, this volume serves as a single, consolidated access point for understanding the systemic forces currently attempting to dismantle the foundations of rural India.
(2026-01-22). US begins IS prisoner transfer. tribune.com.pk 
The United States said it launched an operation Wednesday that could move thousands of Islamic State group jihadists from Syria to Iraq, as Syrian and Kurdish-led forces traded accusations of breaching a fragile ceasefire. | The move came a day after Washington said the purpose of its alliance with the Syrian Kurds had largely ended, with the US now backing Syria's Islamist authorities who are seeking to extend their grip on the country after years of civil war. | Syria's army entered the vast Al-Hol camp that houses suspected IS relatives on Wednesday after the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) withd…
(2026-01-22). Iran releases protest toll, says 3,117 killed in 'foreign-backed' terrorism. geo.tv 
This photograph taken during a tour for foreign media shows the parked buses that were burnt at a depot during recent public protests, in Tehran on January 21, 2026. — AFPTehran shows charred buses, highlights destruction from unrest.Authorities praise security forces' restraint…
(2026-01-22). Bay Area Kurds Protest Oppression by Turkish and Syrian States. indybay.org Kurds fought alongside U.S. military forces in the fight against ISIS, yet are now being slaughtered…
(2026-01-22). EU Faces Deportation Dilemma: Swedish Minister Advocates Unified ID Strategy for Afghans. devdiscourse.com Sweden's Migration Minister, Johan Forssell, has made an urgent appeal to the European Union, urging its member states to devise a standardized method for issuing identification and travel documents to Afghan nationals. These individuals either have had their asylum applications denied or have committed crimes in host countries.
(2026-01-22). Immunity clause for Troubles killers dropped after Westminster vote. thecanary.co 
The British parliament has voted to scrap conditional immunity for those accused of crimes during the Troubles in Northern Ireland. The Remedial Order amends the Legacy Act 2023, brought in by the Conservative government largely as a cynical means of shelving cases against British army veterans. The Order passed by a margin of 373-106. It […] | By
(2026-01-22). India's 'crimes against humanity' highlighted. tribune.com.pk 
As UN member states begin preparations to draft an international treaty aimed at preventing Crimes against Humanity, Pakistan on Tuesday drew attention to the criminal offenses being committed against innocent people in occupied Kashmir and Palestine. | "Crimes against Humanity are one of the gravest offenses," Pakistani delegate Zulfiqar Ali told a meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the UN Conference on prevention and punishment of such crimes. | "No act is more sacrilegious than committing criminal offenses against innocent people," he pointed out. | "It is with great sadness and indignation that we se…
(2026-01-22). UK hypocrisy exposed over Trump's bullshit 'Board of Peace'. thecanary.co 
Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper has not 'yet' committed to US President Donald Trump's 'Board of Peace'. Apparently, their reluctance follows the open invitation to the Russian President Vladimir Putin. The UK and European allies have always vowed to support Ukraine against Russia's colonial ambitions and ongoing war crimes receiving widespread support from the British public. […] | By
(2026-01-22). PSC urges UK councillors to divest from Israel-linked companies. newarab.com 
The UK's leading pro-Palestine organisation is calling on councillors to stand up for Palestine, hold Israel accountable for its war crimes and The
(2026-01-22). Headlines for January 22, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Backs Down on Threats to Take Greenland — at Least for Now, Trump Launches Board of Peace; Critics Warn It Could Undermine U.N., Israel Kills Three Journalists in Gaza Working with Egyptian Humanitarian Group, ICE Claims Right to Forcibly Enter Homes Without Warrant: Leaked Memo, Federal Agents Detain 5-Year-Old Coming Home from Preschool in Minnesota, U.S. Moves to Deport 2 Men Who Witnessed Cuban Man Killed Inside ICE Facility in Texas, Trump Administration Launches New Immigration Crackdown Targeting Somali Communities in Maine, Supreme Court Appears to Oppose Trump Efforts to Fire Lisa Cook from F…
(2026-01-22). 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.
(2026-01-22). Caitlin Johnstone: Oppose Israel's abuses while you still can. asiapacificreport.nz 
COMMENTARY: By Caitlin Johnstone I've seen some Australians expressing confusion as to whether or not they can still legally criticise Israel online after new "hate speech" laws were passed on Tuesday under the pretence of combatting "antisemitism". The answer is yes, and you definitely should keep opposing Israel and its genocidal atrocities. I am worried…
(2026-01-22). Trump's gestapo is terrorizing America. onlineopinion.com.au Masked agents, unmarked cars, claimed immunity for killing civilians. Has America crossed the line from law enforcement to police state? A warning from Minneapolis.
(2026-01-22). Israel readies civilian plane evacuation in case of Iran war. newarab.com 
Transport Minister Miri Regev claimed that preparations were underway to relocate Israeli aircraft abroad if fighting were to break out. | Speaking to Israeli radio 103FM, Regev said the transport ministry was…
(2026-01-22). 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.
(2026-01-22). Gaza between bombardment and frost as Palestinians face freezing to death. thecanary.co 
On one of the coldest nights since the beginning of winter, the residents of the Gaza Strip face a double hardship: relentless bombing and bitter cold that that both a direct threat to life. This is especially the case in displacement camps that lack the basic necessities of warmth and protection. Mahmoud Basal, spokesperson for […] | By
(2026-01-22). Venezuela continues mobilization for the release of President Maduro and Cilia Flores. radiohc.cu More than 10,000 senior citizens from the states of Aragua, Carabobo, Miranda, and La Guaira, and from the city of Caracas, gathered this Wednesday in Los Caobos Park to participate in the "Song for Peace and Liberation" event. | The event reaffirmed their support for and demand for the release of President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores, who were kidnapped by the United States during the U.S. military aggression on January 3. | Organized by senior citizens' groups across the country, the activity was attended by the Minister for Senior Citizens and Grandparents of the Homeland, Magaly Viña, who empha…
(2026-01-22). SCFL: Support Minnesota Labor Unions Trainings in Madison. wibailoutpeople.org 
The Minneapolis Regional Labor Federation and Minnesota State AFL-CIO, along with multiple Central Labor Councils throughout Minnesota have called for a Day of Truth and Freedom for Friday, January 23rd. "This will be a Statewide day of non-violent moral action and reflection: no work, no school, no shopping — only community, conscience, and collective action." …
(2026-01-22). Steenhuisen appoints industry council to strengthen FMD response. sanews.gov.za Steenhuisen appoints industry council to strengthen FMD response | Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen has formally appointed the Foot-and-Mouth disease (FMD) Industry Coordination Council to support the implementation of South Africa's national strategy to contain and control the disease. | The appointment follows last week's announcement of the national FMD strategy to contain and control foot-and-mouth disease. | The council aims to ensure that the industry plays an active and coordinated role in supporting the phased rollout of the FMD strategy, including vaccine distribution, traceability systems and disea…
(2026-01-22). Parliamentary committee backs greyhound racing ban in Scotland. thecanary.co 
Unbound the Greyhound is a coalition of nine animal welfare organisations working together to ban greyhound racing in Scotland. On 22 January, it welcomed the Rural Affairs and Islands (RAI) committee's support of the Greyhound Racing (Offences) (Scotland) Bill, that would ban greyhound racing in Scotland. The RAI committee has published its Stage 1 report […] | By
(2026-01-22). Azarov: Fear is a factor in global politics. eng.belta.by To support his words, he cited the example of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea: "The DPRK clearly understands this. And everyone understands that Kim Jong-un should not be touched because he will respond to the fullest extent."
(2026-01-22). Newsom & CA Demo Legislature Continue To Kill Cal-OSHA As CA Union Bureaucrats Are Silent. indybay.org Trumpster Gavin Newsom is destroying Ca-OSHA with the support of the Democrats in the legislature who cut the budget $16 million. The trade union bureaucracy is completely silent about these attacks.
(2026-01-22). Renée Good knew White Silence is Violence. counterpunch.org 
There's been a lot of focus on Renée Nicole Maklin Good as a mom. Parenthood is frequently used to construct a narrative of innocent victimhood, often while other complicating elements of a person's identity are obscured. Good was a mother of three, and her death at the hands of the state will shape the rest