(2026-02-05). Peace talks and arms deals: The paradox fuelling Sudan's war. newarab.com 
Nearly three years into a conflict that has While international powers publicly call for The result is a humanitarian catastrophe that the United Nations describes as the world's worst. More than 30 million Sudanese, over half the population, need aid. Citi…
(2026-02-05). United States War Crimes. A Historical Review. globalresearch.ca (This importanr article was originally published by Global Research in 2002. It does not include a review of war crimes committed in Iraq (since 2002), Syria, Libya, Palestine, Sudan, Ukraine) | The issue of War Crimes emerged after World War I …
(2026-02-05). 22 people killed in RSF strike on South Kordofan hospital. newarab.com 
At least 22 people have been killed, including four medical workers, in shelling by The Sudan Doctors Network said in a The Sudan Doctors Network, which represents medics across Sudan called this incident "a wa…
(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). Famine conditions spread to more towns in Sudan's Darfur, experts warn. aljazeera.com Food security experts say famine thresholds for acute malnutrition exceeded in Darfur's Um Baru and Kernoi.
(2026-02-05). Friday 2/6: Israeli Consulate: Stop Zionist Violence, Stop the Hate! indybay.org israeli consulate, 456 Montgomery – SF…
(2026-02-05). Friday 2/6: Protest the israeli consulate. indybay.org 456 Montgomery St 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). 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). 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). UN rights chief warns his office is in 'survival mode' over funding crisis. aljazeera.com Volker Turk appeals for $400m after cuts to operations in 17 countries.
(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). 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). Beyond the Crisis: The Enduring Disputes Between the U.S. and Iran. moderndiplomacy.eu The United States and Iran are set to hold important talks in Oman, as tensions in the region rise with President Donald Trump's threat of military action. The U. S. wants to discuss various issues, including Iran's nuclear program, its ballistic missiles, support for militant groups, and human rights concerns. Iran, however, insists on only …
(2026-02-05). When Protest Becomes Foreign Policy. fpif.org As tensions between Washington and Tehran escalate over how to respond to one of the deadliest protest crackdowns in recent Iranian history, U.S. statements threatening military options—even as killings "subside," in President Trump's words—show how dissent far from U.S. soil is being folded into strategic competition. Rather than simply marking moral support for Iranians on the streets, such rhetoric is now shaping the contours of international confrontation and diplomatic breakdown. | Protest is usually understood as a domestic act: citizens confronting their own state over rights, justice, or accou…
(2026-02-05). Jenin and Tulkarm refugees fear permanent displacement — again. electronicintifada.net Forcibly removed from their camps in the northern West Bank, twice-over refugees fear for their internationally mandated rights.
(2026-02-05). Iran filmmaker Panahi fears interests will be in US talks. al-monitor.com Dissident Iranian film director Jafar Panahi told AFP he believes ordinary Iranians risk being "sacrificed" in talks between Iran and the United States on Friday, with his country still "in shock" over a deadly crackdown on protests.Panahi, Iran's best-known director, offered support for anti-government protests last month in which thousands of people were killed by security forces, according to rights groups.
(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). 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). China-BRICS New Quality Productive Forces Research Center Opens in Beijing. infobrics.org The China-BRICS New Quality Productive Forces Research Center has opened in Beijing, according to the Ministry of Science and Technology…
(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). Israeli forces bulldoze UK, Australian war graves in Gaza. newarab.com 
(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). 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). 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). 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). Epstein files show how racialised trafficking erased Black girls from victimhood. thecanary.co 
Rabid media coverage of the Epstein files has breathlessly focused on political gossip at the expense of centring victims and survivors. As such, public discussion of elite sexual abuse often gravitates towards spectacle: powerful men, hidden networks and institutional failure. Of course, coverage from mainstream media is complicit in upholding power structures that decide who […] | By
(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). 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.
(2026-02-05). Corbyn calls for focus on Epstein's victims as Mandelson scandal explodes. thecanary.co 
Jeremy Corbyn has demanded a focus on the victims of Jeffrey Epstein as the scandal surrounding Peter Mandelson grows. Speaking from the Central Lobby on 5 February, Corbyn called for the US authorities to interview Mandelson and Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Victims of Epstein's vile network will be scarred forever by the horrific abuse they suffered. It […] | By
(2026-02-05). Building Hope, Non-Violence, and Peace: What is Our Excuse Not to Do More? worldbeyondwar.org 
Valedictory Address of International Fellowship Program on Nonviolence and Peace | By Kathy Kelly, I am deeply privileged to be with all of you today. I want to say bon courage to us all and acknowledge that many of you are in contexts where great courage is required because of the…
(2026-02-05). Trump's Board of Peace Is a Dystopia in Motion. dissidentvoice.org While the sheer pomposity, Trumpian megalomania, and painfully paradoxical context surrounding the so-called "Board of Peace" (BoP) might tempt some to dismiss it as mere spectacle or farce, its criminal, inhumane, and hegemonic nature makes it far too dangerous to ignore. Last week, Trump and his new, thuggish boys' club of heads of state publicly …
(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). 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). Trump Endorses MAGA Prosecutor in Georgia Race to Replace Marjorie Taylor Greene. moderndiplomacy.eu U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday endorsed a conservative local prosecutor in the special election to replace former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, backing Clay Fuller in a crowded Republican race for Georgia's 14th congressional district. Trump said he was supporting Fuller, the district attorney for four counties in northwest Georgia, praising him as an "America …
(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). Milwaukee, Legal Observer Trainings Feb. 17, 21, 23 and March 7, 2026. wibailoutpeople.org 
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(2026-02-05). Zarah Sultana proves unity isn't uniformity as she gives her support to Green Party candidate. thecanary.co 
Zarah Sultana has thrown her support behind the Green Party's Gorton and Denton candidate, Hannah Spencer. In doing so, she's demonstrated exactly how solidarity on the left should work. In a statement, Sultana said: The candidate list is now published and it is clear that Hannah Spencer, a local plumber and trade unionist, is the […] | By
(2026-02-05). How dedicated servers support AI, data analytics and high-computing workloads in Australia. independentaustralia.net 
(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). Vast market, political support: MP explains why Belarus is interested in Southeast Asia. eng.belta.by Southeast Asia is of interest to Belarus as both a vast market and a source of political support in international organizations, Sergei Rachkov, Chairman of the Standing Committee on International Affairs of the House of Representatives, told the media.
(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). 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.