(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Sultana demands complicit states pay for 'genocidal destruction' in Gaza. thecanary.co 
In a post on X, Your Party MP Zarah Sultana has exposed Trump's 'Board of Peace' as a front for war criminals and profiteers. Sultana then demanded that Israel, the US and 'every complicit state' should be responsible for the whopping $70bn cost to repair the destruction caused during the genocide on Gaza. Sultana's statement […] | By
(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). 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). 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). 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). UN Human Rights Council to Hold Emergency Session on Iran Amid Deadly Protests. moderndiplomacy.eu The U.N. Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will convene an emergency session in the coming days to address reports of widespread violence against protesters in Iran. The protests, the largest since 2022, have reportedly resulted in at least 5,000 deaths according to Iranian authorities. U.N. rights chief Volker Turk condemned the crackdown, while Human Rights Watch …
(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). 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). 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). One Million More at Risk — Why Yemen Faces Its Darkest Hunger Crisis in Years. thinktank.pk As the calendar flips to 2026, Yemen — already battered by over a decade of relentless war — stands on the brink of a humanitarian abyss. According to fresh warnings from the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and UN-backed assessments, the nation is plunging into its most severe food insecurity phase since the dark days of …
(2026-01-20). R20 million emergency relief allocated to tackle Knysna water crisis. sanews.gov.za R20 million emergency relief allocated to tackle Knysna water crisis | Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has announced an emergency relief allocation of R20 million to the Knysna Municipality, as part of urgent interventions to address the town's deepening water crisis. | Majodina announced the allocation following a two-day working visit to the Garden Route District Municipality in the Western Cape, to assess the status of water challenges. | Majodina said the funding, drawn from reprioritised water services infrastructure grants, will be used alongside technical support from the Department of Water a…
(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). Unpacking Why Europe Is on the Back Foot in the Greenland Crisis. thinktank.pk In an increasingly volatile global landscape, Europe finds itself in a precarious position, often described as being "on the back foot." This phrase captures the defensive stance the continent has adopted amid escalating tensions with the United States over territorial ambitions, trade disputes, and security concerns. At the heart of the current turmoil is the …
(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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). 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). Geopolitical Context of the Embattled Climate Racket. globalresearch.ca Summary: | Several global generic ideologies were seeded by the USA-controlled United Nations (UN) of the early 1990s, following the dissolution of the USSR, and were actively percolated into all Western institutions (education, propaganda instruments, law, governance, hiring policies, etc.) (Rancourt, …
(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). 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.
(2026-01-20). 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). 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.
(2026-01-19). 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). Trump is keeping coal on life support. How long can it last? grist.org 
Heading into President Donald Trump's second term, coal looked like an industry nearing the end of its life. Utilities planned to retire more than half of the nation's coal-fired power plants by 2028, no new facilities were coming online, and production had been flat for years. | Trump's first year back in office has given the industry an opportunity to retrench. The president is an avowed supporter of coal, and his Department of Energy has repeatedly intervened to prevent plants from shutting down. At the same time, a Trump-supported boom in the construction of artificial intelligence data centers has led to…
(2026-01-20). Court Sets Date to Hear NUP Supporters' Case in Mbarara. plusnews.ug 
The Chief Magistrate's Court in Mbarara City has set a date to begin the hearing of the case against the 36 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters who were arrested over two months ago. These were arrested during Robert Kyagulanyi's campaign in Mbarara district on the 7th of November 2025 and were subsquetly charged with obstructing a police …
(2026-01-20). Nonviolent Discipline Is Helping Turn The Tide On ICE. progressivehub.net DAVID CORTRIGHT | WAGING NONVIOLENCE…
(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). How to turn Extreme Weather Tragedies into Climate Victories. juancole.com (
(2026-01-20). Justice Department confirms fatal shooting at Booysens Court. sanews.gov.za Justice Department confirms fatal shooting at Booysens Court | The Justice and Constitutional Development department has confirmed a fatal shooting incident at the Booysens Magistrates' Court in Gauteng on Tuesday. | The incident is the latest in a growing trend of violence at judicial facilities, with similar incidents occurring at the Athlone, Mitchells Plain and Wynberg Magistrates Courts in the Western Cape and another incident at Melmoth Court in KwaZulu-Natal — all in the span of last year. | "The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development has learnt with serious concern of [the] shooting inci…
(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…