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Hong Kong: Trial of Tiananmen activists a cynical attempt to erase historical memory - Amnesty International

This news article reports on the trial of Hong Kong activists Chow Hang-tung and Lee Cheuk-yan, who have been detained for over four years for commemorating the 1989 Tiananmen crackdown. Amnesty International has condemned the prosecution as a cynical attempt to erase historical memory and silence dissent, using national security laws as tools of repression. The activists, members of the now-disbanded Hong Kong Alliance, organized the city’s annual Tiananmen Square candlelight vigil until it was banned. The case highlights the broader issue of Hong Kong’s National Security Law being used to target civil society groups and political activists.

NDP Leadership Debate on Palestine

This debate, moderated by CJPME President Yara Shoufani, will focus on key issues such as International Law & Accountability, Anti-Racism & Anti-Hate Legislation, and Trade & Diplomacy, with confirmed participants including Tanille Johnston, Avi Lewis, Heather McPherson, and Tony McQuail. The event is free, but donations are appreciated.

Israeli settlers assaulted workers and vandalized property in a Palestinian quarry, 21.1.2026

Israeli settlers raided a Palestinian quarry in Nablus District, assaulting workers and vandalizing property. Two workers were injured and taken to hospital, while eleven vehicles were torched, including work vehicles and cars belonging to workers. This incident is part of Israel's policy of ethnically cleansing the West Bank of Palestinians, with settler militias operating with state backing and military support.

Canada’s Zohran Moment? Avi Lewis Brings Excitement & Hope To NDP Leadership Race

This video discusses NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis's campaign, his vision for the NDP and Canada, and how to support him.

Israel expels communities and seizes land to ethnically cleanse the West Bank.

Since October 2023, Israel has forcibly transferred 44 Palestinian communities in the West Bank, affecting 433 families and 2,701 people, including 1,226 minors, through settler violence, military actions, demolitions, and land grabs, as part of efforts to ethnically cleanse the region.

Sudan: Atrocities ‘repeated town by town’, ICC prosecutor tells UN Security Council | UN News

The International Criminal Court's Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan informed the UN Security Council that atrocities in Sudan’s Darfur region are spreading from town to town in an organized campaign of violence that includes mass executions, rape, and ethnic targeting, amounting to war crimes and crimes against humanity. The situation in Darfur has darkened further, with civilians subjected to collective torture amid a widening war between Sudan’s rival military forces. The crimes include rape, arbitrary detention, executions, and the creation of mass graves, often filmed and celebrated by perpetrators. The ICC Prosecutor has concluded that war crimes and crimes against humanity were committed in El Fasher, particularly in late October, following a prolonged RSF siege of the city. The Office of the Prosecutor is also advancing investigations into crimes committed in El Geneina, where witnesses have provided accounts of attacks on displacement camps, looting, gender-based violence, and crimes against children.

We ran high-level US civil war simulations. Minnesota is exactly how they start | Claire Finkelstein | The Guardian

This article discusses how recent developments in Minnesota mirror a scenario explored in a 2024 exercise at the University of Pennsylvania's Center for Ethics and the Rule of Law. The article highlights the escalating actions of ICE agents in Minneapolis, including excessive use of force and unlawful behavior, which have led to public outrage and a potential civil war scenario.

Amid Sudan’s humanitarian crisis, Chad shows ‘act of solidarity’ | UN News

In war-torn Sudan, local communities face severe challenges including insufficient settlements for internally displaced persons, limited solutions for women who have suffered sexual violence, and a lack of aid for people with disabilities. UN human rights chief Volker Türk has called for an all-out effort from both within Sudan and the international community to address these issues. The conflict has uprooted 9.3 million people and caused one of the world’s largest hunger crises. Meanwhile, Chad has shown solidarity by welcoming over 900,000 Sudanese refugees, despite its own economic and environmental pressures.

Report calls out Israeli policy of ‘torture and abuse’ of Palestinian prisoners

This report by Israeli rights group B'Tselem, titled Living Hell, exposes Israel's systemic policy of torture and abuse against Palestinian prisoners, based on 21 testimonies from released inmates.

SDF withdraws from Syria's Al-Hawl Camp hours after major jailbreak of ISIS fighters

Why Syria Is More Divided Than Ever After Assad’s Fall

This video explores the ongoing instability in Syria following the fall of Bashar al-Assad, focusing on the deepening divisions between the government and minority groups, particularly the Druze and Alawite communities.

UN condemns ‘alarming’ global increase in executions

Burkina Faso's Sandaogo Damiba: Ex-president accused of murder plot expelled from Togo

Togo has arrested and extradited Burkina Faso's former leader, Paul-Henri Sandaogo Damiba, to his home country after being accused by the current regime of plotting to kill his successor, Ibrahim Traoré. The charges against Damiba include criminal embezzlement, corruption, and murder plot. The return of Damiba to Burkina Faso, under arrest and facing a long list of criminal charges, is expected to escalate tensions within the military and political establishment.

ICE has stopped paying for detainee medical treatment

ICE has stopped paying for detainee medical treatment since October 3, 2025, causing a significant gap in essential care. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) terminated its agreement with ICE, leaving them without a mechanism to process medical claims. This has led to detainees being denied necessary treatment, including life-threatening conditions. ICE has announced it will not begin processing such claims until at least April 30, 2026.

Game-changing international ocean treaty comes into force | UN News

An international agreement to protect and sustainably use marine life in international waters and the international seabed, known as the Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction (BBNJ) Agreement, has come into force. This legally binding UN treaty, which covers the ocean zones beyond national waters and the international seabed, marks a major step forward in ensuring the health of ocean ecosystems. The BBNJ is designed to sustainably manage the high seas and international seabed for the benefit of all humanity, with provisions for inclusive ocean governance, including engagement of Indigenous Peoples and local communities and gender balance. The treaty aims to address the 'triple planetary crisis' of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. Although some major economies have not yet ratified the treaty, the hope is that more countries will join in the future, making the agreement more effective.

My US Citizenship Did Not Protect Me': Community Hearing Details ICE Horrors in Minneapolis | Common Dreams

Democratic lawmakers in Minnesota held a hearing to address the impact of federal immigration agents on local communities. Testimonies from US citizens, including Patty O'Keefe and Mubashir, revealed instances of mistreatment and inhumane conditions in ICE detention centers, highlighting the urgent need for reform.

Over 130,000 Afghans detained in Pakistan in 4 months: UN – Pajhwok Afghan News

The United Nations reports a significant increase in the detention of Afghan nationals in Pakistan, with over 130,000 detained in the past four months, primarily in Balochistan and Islamabad.

Canada weighs sending soldiers to Greenland as show of NATO solidarity with Denmark - The Globe and Mail

Canada is considering sending soldiers to Greenland to reinforce NATO's commitment to policing the Arctic and show support for Denmark, amid threats from U.S. President Donald Trump to acquire the territory and impose tariffs on European countries that send military personnel to Greenland.

How ICE watchers are helping de-escalate Minneapolis' protests

In Minneapolis, the community-organized ICE Watch initiative has emerged as a powerful tool to de-escalate violence by ICE agents, based on scientific research and historical de-escalation tactics. The initiative, which involves large crowds surrounding ICE agents and expressing disapproval, has successfully reduced violence and arrests in the area. Nicole Bedera, a sociologist and co-founder of an anti-violence consulting group, explains how ICE Watch works by undermining the conditions that lead to violence, particularly among men who commit violence to seek approval and status.

Costa Rica builds new mega-prison modelled on El Salvador jail

During an Israeli military raid, a soldier shot and killed 16-year-old Rayan Abu M’ala

This news article reports on the tragic incident where a 16-year-old Palestinian boy, Rayan Abu M’ala, was shot and killed by an Israeli soldier during a military raid in Qabatiyah, Jenin district, on 20 December 2025. The Israeli military claimed the shooting was in response to Abu M’ala throwing a brick, but footage disputes this. The soldier prevented an ambulance from evacuating the boy, and his body has been held by Israel since the incident. The article highlights the broader context of Israel's permissive open-fire policy in the West Bank, which has led to the deaths of 1,022 Palestinians since October 2023, including 221 minors, and calls for international action to address these ongoing human rights violations.

‘ELITE’: The Palantir App ICE Uses to Find Neighborhoods to Raid

This article from 404 Media reveals that Palantir has developed a tool called ELITE for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to identify potential deportation targets. The tool uses a map interface to show potential targets based on various criteria, including addresses received from the Department of Health and Human Services, and provides a 'confidence score' for each address. The article highlights how ELITE has been used in real-life raids, such as in Woodburn, Oregon, and raises concerns about the indiscriminate nature of ICE's actions.

How Canada Arms Israel's Genocide | Bill C-233 Explained

This video explains how Canada's export framework allows military goods to bypass oversight and accountability despite human rights violations, exposing the legal loopholes that enable Canadian-made weapons to reach Israel.

Indiana University Cancels MLK Celebration Dinner

Indiana University in Indianapolis canceled its annual Martin Luther King Jr. dinner hosted by the Black Student Union, citing budget constraints. The cancellation of the 57th consecutive event, first convened in 1969, has raised concerns about the erosion of Black traditions and the exclusion of Black voices in institutional decisions.

Israel carries out raids and demolitions, kidnapp dozens across West Bank

The Israeli military has launched raids and interrogations across the occupied West Bank, wounding at least one man and demolishing the home of another, as Israel escalates its attacks on the Palestinian territory in tandem with its ongoing war in Gaza. Israeli forces detained at least 80 Palestinians during overnight and dawn raids, including one woman and two children, according to the Palestinian Prisoner’s Society. The escalation represents an unprecedented campaign of collective punishment, with field interrogations becoming the occupation’s most prominent policy.

Video. Another crane collapse near Bangkok raises safety concerns in Thailand | Euronews

This video report from Euronews highlights a recent crane collapse near Bangkok, Thailand, raising safety concerns in the country. The incident occurred at an elevated expressway construction site on Rama 2 Road in Samut Sakhon province, where the crane fell onto the roadway, trapping several vehicles. One death has been reported by volunteer rescue groups, though official casualty figures are pending. This accident follows a deadly train disaster in Nakhon Ratchasima, where at least 32 people died, further emphasizing the need for improved safety standards in Thailand's construction sector.

France to send ‘land, air and sea assets’ to Greenland

In response to U.S. President Donald Trump's interest in annexing Greenland, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will increase its military presence in Greenland with land, air, and sea assets. Macron criticized French defense contractors for slow innovation and deliveries, and emphasized the need for European strategic autonomy.