(2026-01-20). Sudan: Call on the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to release journalist Muammar Ibrahim. fidh.org The undersigned organisations, including FIDH and OMCT within the framework of the Observatory for the Protection of Human Rights Defenders, journalists, express serious concern regarding the detention of Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Mr Ibrahim has been held since 26 October 2025, following his detention in El-Fasher, North Darfur.
According to available information, RSF detained Muammar Ibrahim while he was attempting to leave El-Fasher amid (…) | – |
(2026-01-20). Headlines for January 20, 2026. democracynow.org Trump Threatens to Impose Tariffs on 8 European Countries Opposing His Push to Take Over Greenland, Pentagon Prepares 1,500 Soldiers to Be Possibly Deployed to Minnesota, Trump Calls for Regime Change in Iran, Israeli Forces Start Demolishing UNRWA Headquarters, Trump Invites Putin, Xi and Netanyahu to Join Board of Peace to Oversee Gaza Ceasefire, U.N. Human Rights Chief Volker Tàºrk Visits Sudan, Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni Reelected to a Seventh Term, At Least 19 People Killed in Chile Wildfires, Guatemala Declares State of Emergency After 10 Police Officers Killed, Hundreds Protest in Davos Ahead o…
(2026-01-20). Sudan paramilitary forces say 'regret' deadly Chad border clash. newarab.com 
Sudan's paramilitary In a statement on its official Telegram channel, the RSF said the clashes "resulted from an unintentional mistake during field operations" targeting forces from the Sudanese army who had entered from C…
(2026-01-20). Starmer's war on Palestine speech is too much even for Trump regime. thecanary.co 
Keir Starmer's war on anti-genocide speech and protest is too much even for Donald Trump's US regime. Trump may be in the middle of a fascist war on US citizens, but Starmer's pro-Israel 'lawfare' on pensioners, disabled people and other humanitarians is beyond the pale. Trump's 'free speech tsar', Under Secretary of State for Public […] | By
(2026-01-20). BDS activists acquitted for SECOND time after prosecutor offers no evidence. thecanary.co 
A Belfast judge has found three anti-genocide activists not guilty of criminal damage to Israeli products in a Sainsburys supermarket. The prosecutor offered no evidence against them. Martin Rafferty, Eoin Davey and Yasmary Perdomo were accused of putting BDS (boycott, divestment and sanctions) stickers on Sodastream products. All had denied the charge. The Public Prosecution […] | By
(2026-01-20). Kayaks Join in Protesting Chevron War Profiteering. indybay.org "Kayaktivists" confront Chevron for profiteering from War, Genocide, and environmental destruction from waters next to Richmond refinery.
(2026-01-20). Israel prevents French nurse from re-entering Gaza, after she spoke up about their genocide. thecanary.co 
When Iman Ma'arfi set foot in the Gaza Strip for the first time, she carried nothing but a first aid kit and heavy questions about the meaning of Israel's blockade and genocide. She had an idea of what it would be like in theory, but she soon discovered that what war does is not limited […] | By
(2026-01-20). Human rights group applies for UK sanctions on Netanyahu. thecanary.co 
A UK human rights group has formally applied to the government for sanctions against Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu for "incitement to commit genocide". Lawyers for the Arab Organisation for Human Rights UK (AOHRUK) have lodged the application with the Foreign Office today, 20 January 2026. In it, AOHRUK demands financial sanctions and a travel ban […] | By
(2026-01-20). 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.
(2026-01-20). IHC restores bail, reinstates right of defence of Imaan Mazari, husband. tribune.com.pk 
The Islamabad High Court on Tuesday restored the bail of rights activist and lawyer Imaan Mazari and her husband, Hadi Ali Chattha, and reinstated their right of defence before the District and Sessions Court. | IHC's Justice Muhammad Azam Khan issued the orders, suspending the trial court's previous rulings. Both Mazari and Chattha appeared before the high court during the hearing. | The judge directed that cross-examination in the trial court be completed within three days. Defence counsel Kamran Murtaza sought additional time, to which Justice Azam Khan said he would consider the request and advised the law…
(2026-01-20). Iran protest crackdown latest developments. al-monitor.com Iran has been pressing ahead with arrests following a wave of protests, according to local media and monitors, as the country faces international pressure over a crackdown rights groups said led to thousands of deaths under cover of ongoing internet restrictions. Here are key developments: – Arrests -Iranian state media continues to regularly report arrests of people it says were part of a "terrorist operation" spurred by Tehran's arch foes Israel and the United States.
(2026-01-20). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-20). Trump Calls the Rights of the Chagossian People "NO REASON WHATSOEVER" davidswanson.org Associated Press reports: "'Shockingly, our "brilliant" NATO Ally, the United Kingdom, is currently planning to give away the Island of Diego Garcia, the site of a vital U.S. Military Base, to Mauritius, and to do so FOR NO REASON WHATSOEVER,' [Trump] said in a post on his social media platform Truth Social. 'There is no …
(2026-01-20). Wednesday 1/21: Save Our Votes: SCOTUS, the Attack on Voting Rights & Erosion of Our Democracy w/ CC. indybay.org Virtual event – Join from anywhere | Register: www.mobilize.us/commoncause/event/885477……
(2026-01-20). 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 (…) | – |
(2026-01-20). Supreme Court Deliberates on Hawaii's Gun Control Law: A Constitutional Conundrum. devdiscourse.com In a pivotal legal battle, the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority cast doubt on a Hawaii statute limiting handgun carrying on private properties accessible to the public without express owner consent. The court heard arguments challenging the law, claiming it infringes on Second Amendment rights, in light of a 2022 Supreme Court precedent.
(2026-01-20). Rights Advocates Petition Court Over UCC's Internet Shutdown. plusnews.ug 
Human rights advocates have filed a petition in court challenging the move by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) to shut down the internet ahead of the 15th January 2026 presidential and parliamentary elections. The petitioners, Michael Aboneka and Raymond Amumpaire, argue that the shutdown, which was in place between 13th and 17th January 2026, violates …
(2026-01-20). 'Content to die': Afghanistan's hunger crisis worsened by winter, aid cuts. geo.tv 
An Afghan woman lights a fire to cook food at a makeshift kitchen in Markhor-e-Sufla village, Herat, Afghanistan, October 26, 2024. — ReutersWFP estimates 17 million Afghans face acute hunger.Winter shuts work opportunities as need rises sharply.WFP says 3 million more face acute…
(2026-01-20). Economists blast Rachel Reeves for ushering in a repeat of the 2008 financial crisis. thecanary.co 
Economists David Aikman (director of the National Institute for Economic and Social Research) and John Vickers (University of Oxford) have blasted chancellor Rachel Reeves for her deregulation of the big banks. Rachel Reeves slammed Aikman and Vickers note that the Bank of England (BoE) should be increasing protections, not loosening them: Since the last major […] | By
(2026-01-20). Ecuador's Escalating Murder Rate: A Nation in Crisis. devdiscourse.com Ecuador witnessed a significant surge in murders in 2025, marking a 30% increase compared to the prior year. This alarming rise highlights the challenges faced by President Daniel Noboa's government in tackling gang violence.
(2026-01-20). Australia's wildlife crisis exposes a catastrophic failure of government. independentaustralia.net 
(2026-01-20). German politician proposes nuclear weapons amid US-EU crisis. infobrics.org Tensions between EU and the US are fomenting new defense discussions in Europe.
(2026-01-20). American, Israeli Elites: Embrace the Truth! globalresearch.ca The Board of Peace established by US president, Donald Trump, to supervise the temporary governance of Gaza will not overcome the killings in that strip or resolve the deeper crisis that blights the land. Why? Because it does not …
(2026-01-20). Specialists Neutralize Russian 'Petal' Mines Scattered On Hospital Grounds In Kherson. menafn.com (MENAFN – UkrinForm) According to Ukrinform, the Kherson Regional Police stated this on Telegram. | "Russian forces remotely mined the territory of a medical facility in central Kherson: PFM-1S …
(2026-01-20). Trump praises Sharaa after truce reached with SDF. al-monitor.com The Trump administration's Syria envoy said Tuesday that Washington believed Damascus could handle the country's continued fight against ISIS, signaling a major shift in the US' policy toward the Kurdish forces.
(2026-01-20). Israel Demolishes UNRWA Buildings in East Jerusalem, Sparking International Law Dispute. moderndiplomacy.eu Israeli forces on Tuesday demolished multiple structures inside the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) compound in East Jerusalem, a site Israel seized last year. Bulldozers entered the compound under heavy security and razed large buildings that previously housed dozens of UNRWA staff and were reportedly used to store humanitarian aid for the West …
(2026-01-20). Germany Suddenly Turns towards Reconciliation with Russia. globalresearch.ca German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who wanted to send his country's forces for a new military campaign to the East, was left isolated and now wants to sit down at the negotiating table with Russia. He realized that the Americans were …
(2026-01-20). Field Marshal Munir visits police academy, highlights modern policing. tribune.com.pk 
Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir on Tuesday visited the National Police Academy in Islamabad, where he engaged with officers from the Police Service of Pakistan. | Upon his arrival, Field Marshal Munir was greeted by the Commandant of the National Police Academy, and a guard of honour was presented by a police contingent. He laid a wreath at the Police Martyrs' Monument and offered Fateha, paying respects to police officers who had lost their lives in the line of duty while working to maintain peace, uphold the rule of law, and ensure public safety. | He acknowledged the sacrifices made by…
(2026-01-20). 4.87 tonnes of cocaine seized in French Polynesian waters bound for Australia. asiapacificreport.nz RNZ Pacific France's High Commission in French Polynesia has reported the seizure of 4.87 tonnes of cocaine in its maritime zone. The armed forces in French Polynesia (FAPF), the national gendarmerie and the local branch of the anti-narcotics office (OFAST) were involved in the intercept. A statement from the Australian Federal Police (AFP) have congratulated…
(2026-01-20). US immigration thugs accelerate ethnic cleansing campaign, as sentiment for Minneapolis general strike grows among workers. wsws.org As support grows for mass collective action to drive ICE out of Minnesota and the fascists out of the White House, Minnesota trade union bureaucrats made clear at a press conference Monday that they would not lead any strike action.
(2026-01-20). Israeli held in Canada after HRF complaint over Gaza war crimes. newarab.com 
An The foundation said Israeli propagandist and performer Guy Hochman was detained at Toronto Pearson International Airport and questioned for approximatel…
(2026-01-20). China calls for international efforts to prevent Japan from reverting to path of militarism. ecns.cn Sun Lei, China's deputy permanent representative to the UN, speaks during a UN Security Council meeting at the UN headquarters in New York, U.S., January 15, 2026."The Tribunal systematically adjudicated and exposed the crimes of Japanese militarism in planning, preparing for, and invading China and other Asian nations, as well as in launching the Pacific War," Sun said.
(2026-01-20). Australia's parliament backs sweeping gun, anti-hate reforms after Bondi attack. tribune.com.pk 
Australia's lower house of parliament has passed new laws for a national gun buyback, tighter background checks for gun licences and a crackdown on hate crimes, in response to the country's worst mass shooting in decades at a Jewish festival last month. | Two bills for stricter gun control and anti-hate measures passed on Tuesday by the House of Representatives in a special parliament session will now go to the upper house Senate, for debate. | The gun control laws are expected to pass with the support of the Greens party despite opposition from the conservative Liberal-National coalition. The anti-hate laws a…
(2026-01-20). Breaking Court of Appeal erodes independence of juries. thecanary.co 
Campaign group Defend our Juries has been in touch with breaking news from the Court of Appeal: Independence of juries Today, 20 January, the Court of Appeal has substantially eroded the independence of juries, a centuries-old democratic safeguard against the abuse of power, by ruling in favour of a judge who threatened a jury with […] | By
(2026-01-20). On Deciding Not to Pull the Trigger. counterpunch.org 
If soldiers in a war zone can avoid killing innocent civilians in a split second, why couldn't a federal agent do the same thing in an American city? I didn't imagine when I joined the Army and volunteered for the infantry that one of my duties would involve anything resembling census work. But in 2004,
(2026-01-20). In Minnesota, Trump Is Borrowing from the Dictators' Handbook. fpif.org Two weeks ago, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot dead a U.S. citizen and mother of three in Minneapolis, Minnesota, setting off mass protests and a storm of questions across the country. The executive branch has offered a set of answers about who Renee Good was, what she believed, and the nature of the agent's mental state in order to justify the killing of a civilian in the street of a peaceful city. | These answers suggest that Donald Trump is following four authoritarian rules that he seems to have lifted from the playbooks of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Belarusian President Alex…
(2026-01-20). ASEAN Draws a Line on Myanmar's Military-Led Election. moderndiplomacy.eu ASEAN will neither send election observers nor certify Myanmar's ongoing three-stage election, Malaysia's foreign minister Mohamad Hasan said, effectively denying regional legitimacy to a poll organised by the military junta. Myanmar has been engulfed in civil conflict since the army overthrew an elected civilian government in 2021. The election, which began in December, has already …
(2026-01-20). The Insurrection Act is One of at Least 26 Legal Loopholes in the Law Banning the Use of the US Military Domestically. counterpunch.org 
As protesters and federal law enforcement clashed in Minneapolis in the wake of a second shooting of a civilian on Jan. 14, 2026 by federal agents, President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to send troops to Minnesota in response to protests. This is not the first time Trump has invoked the act.
(2026-01-20). China's secret plan to keep US out of Taiwan war: Xi to use civilian fishing boats, not warships. hindustantimes.com In a display of maritime precision, thousands of Chinese fishing boats were mobilized in the East China Sea to form an enormous 460 km floating barrier. The coordinated formations, revealed through vessel-tracking data and analyzed by The New York Times, suggest training or rehearsal for a potential naval blockade scenario near Taiwan and key shipping lanes. Analysts warn this unusual "civilian" fleet activity could be part of China's broader grey-zone strategy, using fishing vessels as a maritime militia to obstruct sea lanes, strain surveillance, and test responses from regional powers.
(2026-01-20). How the UK government laundered racist violence after the 2024 race riots. thecanary.co 
A blistering new report from the Institute of Race Relations has just taken the government apart for refusing to confront racism — even after the 2024 race riots. 'In Racism's Echo Chamber' shows exactly how the government deliberately stripped racist attacks of their racial context. Instead, ministers reduced the violence to an issue of "mindless […] | By
(2026-01-20). Acting President Rodríguez Oversees Venezuela's Steel Complex Recovery and Rebuilding After US Attack. orinocotribune.com On Monday, January 19, Venezuela's Acting President Delcy Rodríguez led a working meeting with the mining and basic industry sector to advance the recovery of the national steel complex, the reactivation of industrial plants, and the improvement of workers' quality of life. | "We are making an effort to restore economic stability," Rodríguez stated, emphasizing that "the goal is to generate foreign currency." | In that context, she announced the reactivation of the Barquisimeto steel plant and pointed out that "what used to be wealth for the oligarchy, now belongs to the people." | The acting president of Vene…
(2026-01-20). Mr. Trump: Greenland is not for sale. onlineopinion.com.au Trump threatens to seize Greenland from a NATO ally, shattering trust, exposing naked resource hunger, and risking the alliance that underpins Western security.
(2026-01-20). Last remaining hunger striker will go on thirst strike if government continues to refuse a meeting. thecanary.co 
Umer Khalid is the last remaining hunger striker to participate in the Prisoners for Palestine hunger strike campaign. The 22-year-old who suffers from a rare genetic disorder, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, is currently on remand at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. The last hunger striker Khalid is now on day ten of his hunger strike. He resumed, after […] | By
(2026-01-20). Gauteng government provides psychosocial support after learner transport tragedy. sanews.gov.za Gauteng government provides psychosocial support after learner transport tragedy | Gauteng Education spokesperson Steve Mabona says they are providing psychosocial support to the schools and parents who lost loved ones in the accident that claimed the lives of 12 learners in the Vaal area on Monday morning. | Speaking to the media this morning, Mabona said psycho-social support teams have already been dispatched to schools impacted by the tragedy. | "So, we have started with the process of psycho support, the school has been taken through the process. Actually, we have sent the psycho support to all the schools…
(2026-01-20). Pakistan's 'Combat-Tested' Jets Fuel Surge in Defence Deals. moderndiplomacy.eu Pakistan's defence industry is attracting unprecedented global attention following last year's air conflict with India, where its jets, drones, and missiles earned the coveted "combat-tested" label. The success of the JF-17 fighter jets and supporting aircraft has sparked interest from multiple countries in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, keen to diversify their defence …
(2026-01-20). Italian Football Fan Bans in the Wake of Motorway Violence. devdiscourse.com The Italian Interior Ministry has implemented a travel ban for AS Roma and Fiorentina supporters, preventing them from attending away matches for the remainder of the season. This decision comes in response to violent altercations that erupted on a motorway over the weekend.
(2026-01-19). Opp leader strikes conciliatory note in maiden NA speech. tribune.com.pk 
Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly (NA) Mahmood Khan Achakzai offered unconditional support to the government for initiatives aimed at strengthening democracy, parliament and the Constitution in his maiden speech in the role on Monday while also calling for visits to PTI founder Imran Khan to be allowed. | The Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party chief was formally appointed as the NA opposition leader last week, filling a post that had remained vacant since August 7. NA Speaker Ayaz Sadiq summoned PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan and the Chief Whip of the Opposition, Aamir Dogar, to his chamber t…
(2026-01-20). Workers Struggles: The Americas. wsws.org Over 2,000 healthcare workers in Minneapolis-St. Paul are set to strike, while in Argentina, protests were held in support of Lutramax workers who are opposing firings.
(2026-01-20). Friday 1/23: ICE Out of MN-Support MN Gen Strike! Shut ICE Down NOW! Join SF Support Rally. indybay.org California State Building | 350 McAllister St. | San Francisco…
(2026-01-20). Collective action needed to curb school violence, says Minister Gwarube. sanews.gov.za Collective action needed to curb school violence, says Minister Gwarube | Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube has called on parents, communities and government to work together to curb violence in schools, stressing that learner safety is fundamental to quality education. | "Both parents and the community need to work together in curbing violence. This can only be achieved as a collective," the Minister said during a back-to-school engagement at Eldorado Park Secondary School on Monday. | The engagement placed learner safety, anti-bullying efforts and the prevention of gender-based violence (GBV) at the centr…
(2026-01-20). Kasibante Petitions Supreme Court, Challenges Museveni's Victory. plusnews.ug 
Former presidential candidate Robert Kasibante has petitioned the Supreme Court, challenging President Yoweri Museveni's victory in the 2026 general election, alleging widespread irregularities, violence, voter bribery, and failure by the Electoral Commission to conduct a free and fair poll. Museveni garnered nearly eight million votes, defeating opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, who garnered just under three million …
(2026-01-20). From Sumatra to Gaza to Caracas: ‚Ä®Extractivism, Political Violence, and the Value Law of Global Capitalism. globalresearch.ca Palestine is often treated as a stand-alone tragedy, a domestic war executed as exceptionally complicated, sensitive, or disinterested in the daily lives of people in the rest of the world. This is not only misleading, but it is also politically …