(2026-02-08). Chad: Sudanese families separated by conflict find hope one phone call at a time. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). Saudi Arabia denounces 'foreign interference' in Sudan after RSF attacks. aljazeera.com Riyadh condemns RSF attacks in Kordofan, blames foreign fighters and weapons for fuelling Sudan's three-year conflict.
(2026-02-08). Bystander Footage in Minneapolis and Bearing Witness in Gaza. counterpunch.org When ICE murdered Renee Good and Alex Pretti in the streets of Minneapolis cellphone footage went viral and the visual documentation outraged the public, just as Palestinian journalists on the ground in Gaza bore witness to Israel's genocide and global publics were horrified. On Saturday morning January 24, in Minneapolis, masked Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) "agents" […] | To read this article, log in
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(2026-02-08). The toxic legacy of genocide. electronicintifada.net Israel's assault on Gaza unleashes long-term environmental nightmare.
(2026-02-08). Kazakhstan: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of 19 human rights activists, including seven-month-pregnant Nazigul Maksutkhan. fidh.org
(2026-02-08). Uganda: Arbitrary arrest and pre-trial detention of eight environmental rights defenders. fidh.org
(2026-02-08). Here's Why Californians Should Sue For Reparations For DEI OpEd. eurasiareview.com Last week, the federal Department of Justice, led by Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights Harmeet K. Dhillon, As students and parents should know, race-based admissions violate California law. | Back in 1978, U…
(2026-02-08). United Nations treaty on business and human rights: New language is out, but some gaps persist. fidh.org
(2026-02-08). Azerbaijan: Unlawfully Detained Women Journalists Face Sexual Violence amidst On-going Crackdown on Civil Society. fidh.org The undersigned organisations, including the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders (FIDH-OMCT), express their serious concern regarding the recent letter of Azerbaijani journalist Aysel Umudova sent to media outlets from Baku Pre-trial Investigation Facility, in which she has reported being subjected to sexual harassment and ill-treatment by police officers during her arrest on 6 December 2024. Umudova's letter published in December 2025 echoes the earlier case of a (…) | – |
(2026-02-08). Government of Argentina Wants Social Leader Milagro Sala to Serve Sentence in Prison. orinocotribune.com The government of Argentina, led by far-right President Javier Milei, asked the Inter-American Court of Human Rights (IACHR) to allow the Argentinian authorities to end the house arrest of social activist Milagro Sala and send her to a prison for the remainder of her sentence. | On Thursday, February 5, the Justice Ministry's Undersecretariat for Human Rights stated that Milagro Sala, a former Peronist Congresswoman from Jujuy province and leader of the Tupac Amaru Neighborhood Organization, must serve 15 years in prison "without privileges or special benefits." | According to the Milei government, Sala violated…
(2026-02-08). Monday 2/9: Webinar: The Attacks on Professional Associations: What to Know and How to Respond. indybay.org Zoom | us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_P-ry……
(2026-02-08). Trump under fire after posting video depicting Obama and his wife as monkeys. albawaba.com ALBAWABA – Former U.S. President Donald Trump has refused to say sorry for posting a controversial video on his social media site called Truth Social. In it, Obama and his wife Michelle were quickly shown as monkeys. Politicians and civil rights activists spoke out strongly against…
(2026-02-08). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-02-08). Russia: Alarming arbitrary arrest, detention and judicial harassment of Ms Daria Egereva, indigenous peoples' rights defender. fidh.org
(2026-02-08). Brazil's Social Function Trap: When Property Becomes Conditional, Markets Become Political Analysis. eurasiareview.com By Antonio Vladika | Brazil is often described as a constitutional democracy with a market economy: You can buy a home, start a business, sign contracts, and sue in court. Yet many Brazilians live with a quieter reality: ownership feels fragile. Property exists, but it comes with an asterisk. The rules say you have a right, then add conditions that let politics rewrite that right whenever it becomes inconvenient. | From an Austrian perspective, this is not a "legal technicality." Property rights are the grammar of a market society. They tell people what they may control, trade, improve, or save. When that gram…
(2026-02-08). Sunday 2/22: Immigrant Rights Sunday at La Peña: Day Laborers Speak Out. indybay.org La Peña Cultural Cener | 3105 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley…
(2026-02-08). The US Keeps Openly Admitting It Deliberately Caused The Iran Protests. orinocotribune.com By Caitlin Johnstone — Feb 6, 2026 | Speaking before the Senate Banking Committee on Thursday [February 5], US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent explicitly stated that the US deliberately caused a financial crisis in Iran with the goal of fomenting civil unrest in the country. |
(2026-02-08). Dear Tomorrow: Inside Japan's loneliness crisis. aljazeera.com Struggling with loneliness, people in Japan use an online chat service for mental health support and social connection.
(2026-02-08). Gaza: Severe winter conditions compound humanitarian crisis for displaced Palestinians. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). Una Revolución no colapsa si es verdadera. radiohc.cu La Revolución Cubana, forjada en décadas de resistencia y unidad frente a adversidades sin precedentes, se enfrenta una vez más a una escalada de la política coercitiva del gobierno de los Estados Unidos. | Este recrudecimiento del bloqueo, tiene como objetivo estratégico estrangular el suministro de combustible a la isla. Al dificultar y encarecer los suministros y generar temores mediante chantaje y amenazas, buscando crear una crisis interna. | Sin embargo, la respuesta del pueblo y el gobierno cubano no es de rendición, sino de preparación meticulosa y movilización colectiva, demostrando una vez más que la un…
(2026-02-08). CDF declares 2026 elections the most peaceful since 1996. independent.co.ug 
Kabale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has described Uganda's 2026 general elections as the most peaceful since 1996, when the country first held elections under the NRM government. He made the remarks at the 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations, a yearly event held every February 6 to commemorate …
(2026-02-08). Gen Muhoozi Declares 2026 Elections the Most Peaceful Since 1996. plusnews.ug 
The Chief of Defense Forces, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has described Uganda's 2026 general elections as the most peaceful since 1996, when the country first held elections under the NRM government. He made the remarks at the 45th Tarehe Sita celebrations, a yearly event held every February 6 to commemorate the launch of the war by …
(2026-02-08). Ukraine War Keeps Nuclear Safety On A Knife-Edge, UN Watchdog Warns. eurasiareview.com Attacks on Ukraine's power system highlight how the ongoing war threatens the safety of the country's nuclear facilities, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) warned on Friday. | Russian forces have been carrying out strikes on critical infrastructure amid freezing winter temperatures as their full-scale invasion approaches the four-year mark next month. | IAEA Director-General Rafael Grossi said the electrical grid was again the target of military activity this past weekend, leading to significant impacts to several regions and nuclear power plant operations. | Power lines down :…
(2026-02-08). A Managed War? How US Diplomacy May Be Reshaping Russia's Escalation Strategy in Ukraine. thinktank.pk Recent disclosures by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy regarding a US-imposed June deadline to end the Russia—Ukraine war have raised serious questions within policy and security circles. As Russian forces intensify strikes on Ukraine's energy infrastructure and negotiations remain stalled, concerns are mounting that Washington's current diplomatic approach may be inadvertently granting Moscow operational latitude in …
(2026-02-08). Almost Half Of Muslims In Russia Want To Have Three Or More Children, More Than Double The Share Of Ethnic Russians Who Do OpEd. eurasiareview.com Fertility rates have been falling among Muslim nationalities in the Russian Federation just as they have been among traditionally Orthodox Christian ones, but it is still the case, experts say, that nearly half of all Muslins in that country want their families to have three or more children, more than double the share of ethnic Russians. | While that does not mean that all the Muslims who do will achieve that goal, it strongly suggests that the Muslim nations of the Russian Federation will have more large families and thus form an ever larger share of the population of that country in the future, especially g…
(2026-02-08). Eritrea-Ethiopia Port Dispute Heats Up. eurasiareview.com Allegations of weapons smuggling have set off a new war of words between Eritrea and Ethiopia. The long-simmering dispute threatens to draw in regional powers and plunge the Horn of Africa back into conflict. | On January 14, Ethiopian federal police said they intercepted a truck in Woldia carrying 57,000 rounds of ammunition. Ethiopian officials alleged that the ammunition came from Eritrea and was being shipped to the Fano, an ethnically Amhara militia waging war against Ethiopia's government. | In a statement, Ethiopian police said Eritrea had been caught "red handed" trying to arm rebels and destabilize th…
(2026-02-08). Central African Republic: Humanitarian situation remains alarming in south-east of the country. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). 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…
(2026-02-08). Syria: ICRC concerned over worsening humanitarian situation. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). 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.
(2026-02-08). China: Briefing for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization on principled humanitarian action. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). The Global International Humanitarian Law Initiative to hold a High-level Conference on Humanity in War in Jordan in 2026. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). Families 'inconsolable' in Gaza as Israel returns more unidentified bodies. aljazeera.com Palestinian medics say several of the 54 bodies were found to be mutilated and showed extensive signs of abuse.
(2026-02-08). 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.
(2026-02-08). M23/AFC, African Union Trade Barbs over Drone Attack on Civilian Airport. plusnews.ug 
The March 23 Movement/ Alliance River Congo (M23/AFC) rebels and their coalition of Twirwaneho are trading barbs over drone attacks against Democratic Republic of Congo government's International Airport of Bangoka located in Kisangani, Tshopo Province. The DR Congo said that the drones attacked the airport between January 31-February 1, 2026. According to the government, all …
(2026-02-08). US Nuclear Regulatory Commission Launches Reorganization. eurasiareview.com The US nuclear regulator is aiming to implement a reorganisation which it says will streamline decision-making, consolidate functions, and align with national goals for more efficient licensing and deployment of nuclear technology by the end of September. | The US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) was created in 1974 to ensure the safe use of radioactive materials for beneficial civilian purposes while protecting people and the environment, and regulates commercial nuclear power plants and other uses of nuclear materials in the USA. It is headed by five Commissioners appointed by the President and confirmed…
(2026-02-08). Israel is killing far more civilians than fighters in Gaza. aljazeera.com The Palestinian civilian death toll in Gaza is far worse than Netanyahu claims.
(2026-02-08). 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.
(2026-02-08). The Tunisian Initiative for Supporting Prisoners Condemns the Arrest of Mohammed Khatib by Greek Authorities. samidoun.net 
The Tunisian Initiative for Supporting Prisoners condemned the arrest of Palestinian activist Mohammed Khatib, coordinator of the Samidoun Network in Europe, by Greek authorities. Khatib was arrested upon entering Greece to participate in a seminar dedicated to discussing the conditions of Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons. The Initiative considered this arrest to be an arbitrary …
(2026-02-08). When Washington Steps Back, Europe Blinks. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States is not the solid backbone that both India and the European Union had counted on, and the change is not covert. Washington has turned transactional on security pledges and commerce more publicly; this has made allies and partners ask an awkward question, which is, what is the price when the support of …
(2026-02-08). Land reform to come under the spotlight in the Free State. sanews.gov.za Land reform to come under the spotlight in the Free State | Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, is set to participate in land reform and communal property association engagements that form part of government efforts to accelerate land reform. | "The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Nonceba Mhlauli, will join the Minister of Land Reform and Rural Development, Mzwanele Nyhontso, in two important engagements with land reform stakeholders in the Free State. These engagements form part of [the] government's ongoing efforts to accelerate land reform, strengthen tenure security, and support beneficiari…
(2026-02-08). Winter Olympics 2026 Kick Off at Milan's San Siro Opening Ceremony. thinktank.pk Thousands of fans filled Milan's iconic San Siro Stadium as the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics officially began. Supporters from around the world waved national flags and celebrated a historic moment as Italy hosted the Olympic Games once again. The spectacular opening ceremony featured world-renowned artists including Mariah Carey, Andrea Bocelli, and Laura Pausini, with more …
(2026-02-08). Conversion rate of intl standards hits 88.9%. ecns.cn China's market regulator said it accelerated efforts last year to align domestic rules with international standards, further energize business entities and promote fair competition, as part of a broader drive to support high-quality economic growth and a more unified national market.
(2026-02-08). Hong Kong's budget should move the city towards 'inspirational' development. scmp.com At this time of year, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po's top priority is finalising the Hong Kong government's budget for 2026-27, balancing requests for incentives and welfare against calls for a return to fiscal prudence. | For decades, budget speeches have followed a familiar structure: a review of past performance, near- and medium-term forecasts, support measures for industries and social services, a report on the government's fiscal position and financial estimates for the coming year….
(2026-02-08). Cambodia-Thailand: ICRC supports release and repatriation of 18 prisoners of war. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). Joint Base Lewis-McChord Supporting ICE Operations. indybay.org The Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) Protection Division / Anti-Terrorism Office in Washington State – a part of the JBLM Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) is working closely with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), supporting their enforcement efforts in throughout Washington and Oregon.
(2026-02-08). The GOP's Solution To Corruption: Just Legalize It OpEd. eurasiareview.com If you're ever asked to define the word oxymoron, just say "Congressional ethics." People instinctively burst out guffawing at the absurdity of linking Congress to upright behavior. | But surprisingly, Republican congressional leaders say they're now taking a bold stand for a little less corruption among their own members, targeting lawmakers who've been secretly enriching themselves through "insider stock trading." | Actually, the leaders were forced to support this bit of reform because of public outrage over the dirty dealing of Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA). This multimillionaire Republican was caught using hi…
(2026-02-08). Pakistan Ranked The World's No. 2 In Terror-Related Incidents Analysis. eurasiareview.com Casualties are mounting as terror groups improve in sophistication and garner support upholding local grievances. | Pakistan was ranked second in the world in terms of terror-related incidents in 2025, according to a study done during the period January to September 2025. | Conducted by the Centre for Security, Strategy, and Policy Research (CSSPR) in Lahore, the study states that since 2021, there has been a steady rise in both the frequency and lethality of terrorist strikes in the country. | In 2021, terrorist incidents increased to 275. By 2022, they had sharply risen, with 643 incidents causing 298 deaths…
(2026-02-08). Iran Facing Its Most Severe Set Of Challenges OpEd. eurasiareview.com By Yossi Mekelberg | Iran and the US are on the brink of a direct confrontation, and considering the American military buildup in the Gulf and the wider region, this could result in a much broader round of hostilities, ending in a regional escalation and possibly regime change. It may make the US military intervention in Iran last June in support of Israel appear a mere prelude to something much bigger. Back then, the US carried out short and precise airstrikes against Iranian nuclear sites. The message to Tehran appears uncompromising: Accept Washington's negotiation conditions or face severe military consequ…
(2026-02-08). South Africa withdraws troop contribution to MONUSCO. sanews.gov.za South Africa withdraws troop contribution to MONUSCO | President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed the United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, of the South African government's decision to withdraw its contribution of soldiers to the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (MONUSCO). ⚪ In a statement on Saturday, the Presidency said South Africa ranks amongst the top ten troop contributing countries to MONUSCO, with a force presence of over 700 soldiers deployed in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in support of the Mission's peacekeeping mandate. ⚪ In a…
(2026-02-08). DR Congo: As more people are wounded in South Kivu violence, they struggle to get treatment. icrc.org
(2026-02-08). Complementing existing protections in armed conflicts and other situations of violence. icrc.org
(2026-02-07). Sudan drone attack kills 24, including eight children. newarab.com 
A drone attack by a notorious paramilitary group hit a vehicle carrying displaced families in central The attack by the The vehicle transported displaced people who fl…
(2026-02-07). How the Middle Powers Cynically left Gaza to be Genocided. juancole.com (
(2026-02-07). Manchester Jews condemn lobby attacks on Guardiola for opposing genocide. thecanary.co 
The Manchester Jewish Action for Palestine (MJAP) group has condemned a local Israel lobby group for attacking Manchester City football manager Pep Guardiola. Guardiola, who has a consistent record of solidarity with and support for the Palestinian people, spoke out against Israel's slaughter again on 4 February. The BBC amplified the manufactured pearl-clutching of the […] | By
(2026-02-07). Labor measures in Cuba in the face of increased U.S. hostility. radiohc.cu Jesús Otamendiz Campos, Minister of Labor and Social Security, stated Friday evening on the television and radio program "Mesa Redonda" that the Cuban government prioritizes the protection of workers' rights, despite the difficulties arising from the increased hostility of the United States against Cuba. | The minister explained that measures have been adopted to guarantee the continuity of employment and wages, including the expansion of teleworking, remote work, and adjustments to work schedules due to the current energy crisis. | He emphasized that the directors of each entity must apply these modalities flexi…
(2026-02-07). Safe Drinking Water Is a Basic Human Right That Texas Prisons Fail to Respect. truthout.org A recent report from the Texas Civil Rights Project reveals widespread and longstanding failures in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice's (TDCJ) provision of safe drinking water to those incarcerated in state prisons. People are forced to drink and bathe with water they describe as over-chlorinated, slimy, and foul-smelling. The only source of water within most of their cells is a small sink… |
(2026-02-07). 900 Palestinians displaced in West Bank this year so far. newarab.com 
More than 900 Palestinians in the Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, the UN Secretary-General's spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric said that the high number of displaced people is largely due to "settler violence and access rest…
(2026-02-07). Maj Gen Takirwa Killed By Stroke- UPDF. plusnews.ug 
The Uganda People's Defence Forces —UPDF has confirmed the demise of its deputy commander of the Land Forces Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, which occurred this morning at the Army National Referral hospital, Mbuya, in Kampala. UPDF's acting director of Defence and Public Information Officer, Col Chris Magezi, said the two star General has succumbed to …
(2026-02-07). US energy blockade threatens Cuba with humanitarian "collapse" wsws.org The Trump administration's attempt to pull the plug on the Cuban economy is aimed at carrying through the nearly seven decades of efforts to overthrow the Castroite government installed by the 1959 Cuban Revolution.
(2026-02-07). Organizations march in Mexico City for the freedom of President Maduro and sovereignty. radiohc.cu 
Social groups, unions, students, and professional organizations marched to the Zócalo in Mexico City in support of Venezuela and to demand the immediate release of constitutional President Nicolás Maduro Moros and First Lady Cilia Flores, kidnapped during the United States military attack on Venezuelan territory on January 3. | The day began on Paseo de la Reforma, near the Angel of Independence, where correspondent Antonio Aranda spoke with Irma, one of the protesters, who emphasized the importance of maintaining public denunciation: "If we allow this impunity to continue, Trump has already threatened to go afte…