{"id":23574,"date":"2026-01-18T12:41:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-18T12:41:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/intl-crimes-doc.org\/?p=23574"},"modified":"2026-01-18T12:47:38","modified_gmt":"2026-01-18T12:47:38","slug":"weekly-international-news-review-jan-10th-16th-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intl-crimes-doc.org\/fr\/weekly-international-news-review-jan-10th-16th-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"WEEKLY INTERNATIONAL NEWS REVIEW &#8211; Jan.10th &#8211; 16th 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"23574\" class=\"elementor elementor-23574\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-790da20 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"790da20\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-46b1f6e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"46b1f6e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b><span style=\"background-color: #0015ce; color: white; padding: 2px; font-size: 28px;\">OVERVIEW<\/span><\/b><\/p><p><em>Week 3<\/em><\/p><p><em>\u00a0<\/em><\/p><p><strong>During the third week of January 2026:<\/strong><\/p><p>In <strong>MALI<\/strong>, jihadists attacked three industrial sites in the Kayes region, kidnapping 4 civilians and causing significant damage. In <strong>UGANDA<\/strong>, the government detained opposition figures and blocked internet, in the context of the elections which showed President Museveni leading despite suspicions of fraud. In <strong>ETHIOPIA<\/strong>, police seized over 56,000 rounds of ammunition on allegedly sent by Eritrea to arm the Fano armed group. In <strong>SUDAN<\/strong>, the food aid stocks could be exhausted by March without urgent funding, as famine spreads in Darfur and Kordofan. In <strong>NIGERIA<\/strong>, security forces secured the release of 28 kidnapped Muslim people, while the US delivered military aid to Abuja.<\/p><p>In <strong>LEBANON<\/strong>, Israeli airstrikes killed 1 person in the South and UN peacekeepers reported Israeli tank fire on their positions. More strikes also hit eastern Lebanon, and 4 individuals were charged with spying and participating in an Israeli secret operation. In <strong>PALESTINE<\/strong>, heavy rains destroyed makeshift camps in Gaza again, worsening the humanitarian crisis. UNICEF reported over 100 children killed in Gaza since the ceasefire. Hamas announced internal elections to replace deceased leaders. Israeli forces killed a man in Hebron and Netanyahu\u2019s chief of staff was arrested over classified leaks. The US launched \u201cPhase 2\u201d of its Gaza plan focusing on disarmament and governance. Ali Shaath was named to lead the transitional committee. In <strong>SYRIA<\/strong>, the army\u2019s offensive against Kurdish-held Aleppo killed at least 21 civilians and displaced 155,000 with Kurdish fighters forced to evacuate the area. The army deployed reinforcements east of Aleppo. In <strong>IRAN<\/strong>, protests intensified despite internet blackouts, with rights groups reporting at least 3,428 deaths. Authorities organized pro-regime rallies and vowed harsh punishments for protesters. In <strong>YEMEN<\/strong>, STC leader Aidarous al-Zoubaidi called for mass protests in Aden, defying Saudi Arabia and demanding independence.<\/p><p>In <strong>EASTERN EUROPE<\/strong>, Russian strikes killed 4 near Kharkiv, while Ukrainian drones killed 2 in Rostov and Belgorod.<\/p><p>In <strong>MYANMAR<\/strong>, the junta held a second phase of widely condemned elections, and Gambia presented evidence of Rohingya genocide at the ICJ.<\/p><p>In <strong>VENEZUELA<\/strong>, paramilitary groups vowed to fight after Maduro\u2019s capture, while in <strong>COLOMBIA<\/strong>, the ELN pledged to resist US military action in the region.<\/p><p>In <strong>INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS<\/strong>, China backed Tanzania despite deadly crackdowns, the UK compensated a Guant\u00e1namo detainee victim of repeated tortures, and Somalia cut ties with the UAE. Russia expelled a British diplomat, accusing him of espionage.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><em>Most of the information mentioned in the news review are from Franceinfo with Agence France Presse, Reuters, Al Jazeera, Associated Press and the British Broadcasting Corporation.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fc7f915 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"fc7f915\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h4&quot;,&quot;h5&quot;,&quot;h6&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-flag&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;,&quot;rendered_tag&quot;:&quot;&lt;svg class=\\&quot;e-font-icon-svg e-fas-flag\\&quot; 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The army retook the capital in March 2024, and more than 1 million people have since returned, according to the International Organization for Migration (IOM). However, basic services remain devastated, with the UN estimating $350 million needed for infrastructure rehabilitation.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>UN WARNS OF IMMINENT FOOD AID SHUTDOWN <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 15, 2026, the UN World Food Programme (WFP) warned that food aid stocks in Sudan could be exhausted by the end of March without immediate additional funding.<\/strong> Ross Smith, WFP\u2019s emergency response director, stated that $700 million is urgently required to continue operations until June. Over 21 million people, nearly half the population, face acute food insecurity. Famine has been confirmed in El-Facher (North Darfur) and Kadougli (South Kordofan), with similar conditions suspected in Dilling. The UN recently delivered over a ton of humanitarian supplies to El-Facher for the first time since May 2024. US envoy Massad Boulos noted ongoing mediation efforts, but a diplomatic source said no ceasefire proposal is currently on the table.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2>NIGERIA<\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>28 FREED AFTER KIDNAPPING IN DECEMBER<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 10, 2026, Nigerian security forces secured the release of 28 Muslims, including women and children<\/strong>, kidnapped on December 21, 2025 while traveling to a celebration. Authorities did not specify the circumstances of their release. Ransom payments remain illegal in Nigeria, though such practices are widely suspected.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>US DELIVERS MILITARY AID TO NIGERIA <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 13, 2026, the US Africa Command (Africom) announced the delivery of essential military supplies to Abuja, to support ongoing anti-jihadist operations.<\/strong> This follows US airstrikes on December 25, 2025, when 16 missiles from MQ-9 Reaper drones targeted Islamic State-linked fighters in Bauni Forest, Sokoto state, an unusual location for jihadist activity in Nigeria. The strikes were authorized after US President Donald Trump accused Nigerian armed groups of persecuting Christians and the Nigerian government of inaction, claims denied by Abuja. Nigeria\u2019s government confirmed the security partnership had been \u201cstrengthened,\u201d with Nigerian military aircraft now relying on US reconnaissance for their own strikes.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2>MALI<\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>JIHADISTS TARGET INDUSTRIAL SITES, KIDNAP 4<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 12, 2026, armed jihadists attacked three industrial sites and abducted four civilians in western Mali\u2019s Kayes region. About 160 militants on motorcycles participated in the raids<\/strong>, according to Wamaps, a Sahel-focused journalism group. Ibrahima Diawara, CEO of Stones factory producing calcium carbonate, lime, and plaster near Bafoulab\u00e9, reported \u201cconsiderable damage,\u201d while two other nearby factories were also burned. A local official confirmed the kidnappings and called for increased security. The attacks, unclaimed as of January 12, align with the JNIM strategy to cripple Mali\u2019s economy by targeting fuel convoys and industrial sites, causing fuel shortages and power cuts in Bamako.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2>UGANDA<\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>UGANDA\u2019S \u201cMILITARY STATE\u201d: OPPOSITION LEADERS DETAINED<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 13, 2026, relatives of detained Ugandan opposition figures gathered at the home of Kizza Besigye, imprisoned for over a year, highlighting the country\u2019s deteriorating human rights record. <\/strong>Kampala Mayor Erias Lukwago called the upcoming elections a \u201cshowdown\u201d between Ugandans and their president. Besigye was abducted in Kenya in 2024 and secretly transferred to a Ugandan military prison on treason charges. Winnie Byanyima, Besigye\u2019s wife and UNAIDS director, described Uganda as a \u201cmilitary state\u201d with institutions \u201ccaptured\u201d by head of State Museveni. Police and military recruits are used to infiltrate and disrupt opposition activities. The government has also restricted Starlink imports.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>UGANDA BLOCKS INTERNET AHEAD OF ELECTIONS<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 13, 2026, Uganda cut off internet access nationwide, two days before presidential and parliamentary elections, citing the need to curb misinformation and electoral fraud. The Uganda Communications Commission ordered the shutdown<\/strong>, which AFP journalists confirmed in Kampala. Netblocks reported a \u201cnationwide disruption.\u201d The move contradicts government assurances that internet would remain open. Museveni, 81, held his final campaign rally as the shutdown began, drawing thousands of supporters. Opposition figures and NGOs condemned the blackout, with Reporters Without Borders and Human Rights Watch warning of rising repression. At least five journalists have been assaulted since September, and ten NGOs were recently ordered to halt operations. The UN and Amnesty International have documented widespread intimidation, including the arrest of 400 opposition supporters and the killing of one in November.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>BOBI WINE PLEDGES PROTESTS IF ELECTION FRAUD OCCURS<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 12, 2026, Ugandan opposition leader and presidential candidate Bobi Wine said he would call for protests if President Yoweri Museveni\u2019s government commits election fraud.<\/strong> With 20 million registered voters, Museveni, seeking a seventh term after 40 years in power, appears set to win due to his control over state and security institutions. Bobi Wine said that Museveni\u2019s regime \u201cresponds to everything with violence,\u201d but insisted non-violent protest could prevail. Amnesty International reports at least 400 NUP supporters arrested in recent months, with one killed in November.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>UGANDANS VOTE<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 15, 2026, Ugandans voted in presidential and parliamentary elections marked by heavy police presence, internet blackout, and widespread intimidation. <\/strong>Polling stations opened in Kampala, but delays were reported elsewhere. The Daily Monitor published a guide on \u201cprotecting your home during elections,\u201d reflecting public anxiety. The UN condemned the climate of \u201cgeneralized repression.\u201d Police warned against \u201ccriminal acts\u201d and deployed newly recruited auxiliary agents.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>BOBI WINE PLACED UNDER HOUSE ARREST<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 16, 2026, Uganda\u2019s electoral commission announced preliminary results showing Yoweri Museveni leading with 76.25% of the vote, while Bobi Wine trailed at 19.85%.<\/strong> Wine\u2019s party, the National Unity Platform (NUP), reported that security forces had surrounded his home, effectively placing him under house arrest. Police vehicles and officers were seen outside his residence. Wine accused the government of \u201cmassive ballot stuffing\u201d and arresting party officials during the internet blackout. Technical issues marred voting, and final results are expected by January 17.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2>ETHIOPIA-ERYTHREA<\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>ETHIOPIA SEIZES AMMUNITION ALLEGEDLY SENT BY ERITREA<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 14, 2026, Ethiopian police announced the seizure of over 56,000 rounds of ammunition in the Amhara region, allegedly sent by Eritrea to arm the Fano armed group, Amhara ethnic rebels fighting federal authorities. <\/strong>The munitions, transported by truck, transited through Tigray with the help of the Tigray People\u2019s Liberation Front (TPLF), according to Ethiopian police. TPLF vice-president Amanuel Assefa dismissed the claims as \u201cunfounded allegations,\u201d suggesting Addis Ababa seeks to undermine the 2022 Pretoria peace accord. Eritrea\u2019s Information Minister Yemane Gebremeskel later called the accusations \u201cfalse pretexts for war,\u201d as tensions escalate between the two nations. Eritrean President Issaias Afwerki had declared on state TV that Ethiopia\u2019s ruling party had \u201cdeclared war\u201d on Eritrea.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2>LEBANON<\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>ISRAELI STRIKES IN THE SOUTH KILL ONE<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 11, 2026, Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed one person and targeted alleged Hezbollah infrastructure.<\/strong> The Lebanese Health Ministry reported a fatal strike on a car in Bent Jbeil, while the Israeli military claimed it hit a Hezbollah \u201cterrorist\u201d. Israeli warplanes also struck Kfar Hata, Mahmudiyeh, al-Dimasqiyeh, al-Bureij, and Jezzine, causing significant damage.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>UN PEACEKEEPERS REPORT ISRAELI FIRE ON THEIR POSITIONS <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 12, 2026, the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) reported that an Israeli Merkava tank fired three shells within 150 meters of its peacekeepers near the Lebanese-Israeli border.<\/strong> UNIFIL stated that its troops were also targeted by laser from the tanks, calling the incident a \u201cgrave violation\u201d of UN Security Council resolutions. Such attacks on identifiable UN personnel have become \u201cregular to a worrying degree,\u201d the force warned. Israel maintains a presence in five strategic areas of southern Lebanon, despite the November 2024 ceasefire.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>STRIKES HIT THE EAST <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 15, 2026, the Israeli military struck targets in eastern Lebanon, including the towns of Sohmor and Machgara in the Bekaa Valley<\/strong>, after ordering civilians to evacuate. The Lebanese news agency Ani reported strikes on two houses in Machgara and additional attacks in the east.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>LEBANON CHARGES 4 WITH KIDNAPPING FOR MOSSAD<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 15, 2026, Lebanese judicial authorities charged four individuals, including a Franco-Lebanese, with kidnapping retired General Ahmad Shoukr on behalf of Israel\u2019s secret services.<\/strong> Shoukr disappeared on December 17, 2025, in the Bekaa Valley. His brother, Hassan Shoukr, was involved in the 1986 capture of Israeli pilot Ron Arad. The suspects allegedly worked for Mossad \u201cfor sums of money.\u201d Mossad is accused of regularly recruiting Lebanese informants for operations, including a 2024 pager bomb attack on Hezbollah members.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2>PALESTINE<\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>HEAVY RAINS DESTROY GAZA\u2019S MAKESHIFT CAMPS, WORSEN HUMANITARIAN CRISIS<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 9, 2026, heavy rains and strong winds devastated makeshift camps across the Gaza Strip, leaving displaced families without shelter.<\/strong> The UN reported that December\u2019s storms affected 65,000 households, with some camps completely flooded. A displaced resident from Khan Youn\u00e8s, described tents as unable to withstand the weather. Nearly the entire population has been displaced at least once since October 2023. Aid organizations warn of worsening conditions, citing Israeli restrictions on humanitarian access.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>HAMAS ACCUSES US OF COVERING ISRAELI STRIKES THAT KILLED 13 IN GAZA<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 9, 2026, Hamas official Bassem Na\u00efm accused the US of \u201ccovering\u201d for Israeli airstrikes that killed 13 Palestinians, including 5 children, despite the ongoing ceasefire.<\/strong> The Gaza Civil Defense reported the deaths, while the Israeli military later claimed the strikes targeted Hamas \u201cterrorists\u201d preparing attacks. Na\u00efm denounced Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu\u2019s \u201cinsistence on evading his commitments\u201d and sabotaging the ceasefire agreement.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>UNICEF: OVER 100 CHILDREN KILLED IN GAZA SINCE CEASEFIRE<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 13, 2026, UNICEF reported that at least 100 children, 60 boys and 40 girls, have been killed in Gaza since the October ceasefire, averaging one child death per day. <\/strong>UNICEF spokesperson James Elder cited airstrikes, drone attacks, tank and infantry fire as causes. Gaza\u2019s Health Ministry put the toll at 165 children, with seven more dying of hypothermia in early 2026. Elder warned of untreated psychological trauma and suffocating living conditions. He also condemned Israel\u2019s January 1 suspension of 37 foreign NGOs, calling it a blockade on vital aid and witness accounts. Since October 2023, over 70,000 people have been killed, and 80% of Gaza\u2019s buildings are destroyed or damaged.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>HAMAS PLANS INTERNAL ELECTIONS TO REPLACE DECEASED LEADERS<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 12, 2026, Hamas sources announced plans for internal elections in early 2026 to replace leaders killed in the war with Israel.<\/strong> The process will elect a 50-member Shura from Gaza, the West Bank, and abroad, which will then choose an 18-member Political Bureau and its leader. Khalil al-Hayya and Khaled Mechaal are seen as leading candidates. Al-Hayya, 65, is the movement\u2019s chief negotiator and has military support, while Mechaal, 69, is a former Political Bureau head based in Qatar. Hamas has operated with a temporary five-member bureau since 2024.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>ISRAELI FORCES KILL MAN IN HEBRON<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 11, 2026, Israeli forces shot and killed Shaker Falah Ahmad al-Jaabari, 58, in Hebron<\/strong>, according to the Palestinian Health Ministry.<\/p><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>NETANYAHU\u2019S CHIEF OF STAFF ARRESTED OVER CLASSIFIED LEAKS<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 11, 2026, Israeli police arrested Tzachi Braverman, Netanyahu\u2019s chief of staff, on suspicion of obstructing an investigation into the leak of a classified document <\/strong>from Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar to German media in September 2024. The leak was used to bolster Netanyahu\u2019s argument for continued military pressure. Former advisor Eli Feldstein accused Braverman of attempting to suppress the probe. Opposition leader Yair Lapid called for Braverman\u2019s suspension as ambassador to the UK.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>ISRAEL KILLS SIX IN SOUTHERN GAZA<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 14, 2026, the Israeli military claimed killing six armed Hamas fighters in western Rafah.<\/strong> The clash followed what Israel called a \u201cflagrant violation\u201d of the ceasefire. The truce remains precarious, with both sides accusing each other of violations.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>BEDOUIN COMMUNITY FORCED OUT BY ISRAELI SETTLER VIOLENCE<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 14, 2026, the Bedouin village of Ras Ein al-Auja in the occupied West Bank began dismantling homes and livestock enclosures after sustained attacks by Israeli settlers.<\/strong> Farhan Jahaleen, a resident, stated that 50 of 130 families had left, with 20 departing on January 8. Settlers diverted the village\u2019s water source in May 2025 and repeatedly cut electricity and irrigation lines. Na\u00eff Zayed and Naaman Ehrizat described constant harassment and the impossibility of defending their homes without risking arrest. The Israeli army acknowledged the incidents. International observers call the strategy \u201cpastoral colonialism,\u201d aiming to displace Palestinian herders.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>US LAUNCHES PHASE 2 OF GAZA PLAN<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 14, 2026, US envoy Steve Witkoff announced the start of \u201cPhase 2\u201d of Donald Trump\u2019s 20-point Gaza plan, focusing on Hamas\u2019s disarmament, governance and reconstruction.<\/strong> A 15-member Palestinian committee, agreed upon by all parties, will administer Gaza under a US-led Peace Council. Witkoff warned Hamas to fulfill its obligations, including returning the body of Israeli hostage Ran Gvili, or face \u201cserious consequences.\u201d Egypt, Turkey, and Qatar facilitated the talks.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>PALESTINIAN ENGINEER ALI SHAATH TO LEAD GAZA RECONSTRUCTION<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 15, 2026, Ali Shaath, a civil engineer and former Palestinian Authority official, was named to head Gaza\u2019s transitional reconstruction committee. <\/strong>Born in 1958 in Khan Youn\u00e8s, Shaath studied in Egypt and the UK and held senior roles in planning, infrastructure, and international cooperation. He emphasized the need to \u201cbuild anew,\u201d not just reconstruct, and outlined priorities: shelter for 2.2 million displaced Gazans, water purification, and debris management, proposing to push rubble into the Mediterranean to expand Gaza\u2019s land. Both Hamas and Fatah have expressed support, though Fatah\u2019s official endorsement remains pending.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2>SYRIA<\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>KURDISH STRONGHOLDS IN ALEPPO UNDER SIEGE: 21 CIVILIANS KILLED<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 7, 2026, the Syrian army launched a major offensive against Kurdish-held neighborhoods in Aleppo<\/strong>, targeting Cheikh Maqsoud and Achrafieh. By January 10, the army claimed to have ended operations in Cheikh Maqsoud, asserting control and announcing the transfer of Kurdish fighters to Tabaqa. However, Kurdish forces denied the claim, stating that fighting continued. The clashes, the deadliest in Aleppo since the fall of Bashar al-Assad in December 2024, killed at least 21 civilians and displaced 155,000 residents. Civilians like Imad al-Ahmad and Nahed Mohammad Qassab described fleeing their homes, with some still trapped inside. The Syrian government suggested \u201chumanitarian corridors\u201d for civilians to leave, while Kurdish official Elham Ahmed insisted on maintaining local Kurdish protection.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>KURDISH FIGHTERS EVACUATE ALEPPO AFTER DEADLY CLASHES<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 11, 2026, the Kurdish SDF announced the evacuation of their fighters from Aleppo\u2019s Cheikh Maqsoud and Achrafieh neighborhoods after days of heavy fighting.<\/strong> Civilians returned to find destroyed homes and looted property. The Syrian army confirmed the departure of SDF convoys, while crowds in Qamichli vowed revenge for the fallen. The SDF reported forced displacements and abductions. US envoy Tom Barrack and President al-Chareh both called for calm, but tensions remained high as negotiations over Kurdish autonomy stalled.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>SYRIAN ARMY DEPLOYS REINFORCEMENTS EAST OF ALEPPO<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 14, 2026, the Syrian army sent reinforcements to Deir Hafer, east of Aleppo, and warned civilians to avoid Kurdish positions ahead of a planned offensive.<\/strong> President Ahmad al-Chareh reiterated calls for Kurdish integration into the state. The Kurds accused the army of bombing civilian sites, including a post office and bakery, and warned of a broader conflict. The army demanded the Kurdish armed groups to withdraw from Deir Hafer to the Euphrates, declaring the area a \u201cclosed military zone.\u201d<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>SYRIAN ARMY ADVANCES ON KURDISH TERRITORY <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 15, 2026, the Syrian army massed troops in Aleppo. Local residents accused Kurdish forces of preventing evacuations and using civilians as human shields, a charge denied by SDF<\/strong> spokesperson Farhad Shami. The Kurdish administration warned of a \u201cnew war\u201d and urged international intervention. President al-Chareh, in an interview, called on SDF leader Mazloum Abdi to cooperate, rejecting current Kurdish demands for autonomy.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2>YEMEN<\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>SEPARATIST LEADER CALLS FOR PROTESTS IN ADEN, DEFIES SAUDI ARABIA<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 15, 2026, STC leader Aidarous al-Zoubaidi, accused of \u201chigh treason\u201d and removed from Yemen\u2019s Presidential Council, called for mass protests in Aden<\/strong>, his first public statement since disappearing over a week ago. In a message broadcast by the pro-STC Aden Independent Channel, al-Zoubaidi urged supporters to rally for southern independence and the release of STC members detained in Saudi Arabia. His whereabouts remain disputed: Saudi officials claim he fled to the UAE, while the STC insists he is still in Yemen. The call to protest follows Saudi-led forces\u2019 recent reversal of STC territorial gains and the movement\u2019s January declaration of an independent southern state. The STC, backed by the UAE, seeks to restore South Yemen, which existed from 1967 to 1990.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2>IRAN<\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>KHAMENEI VOWS NO RETREAT <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 9, 2026, Iran\u2019s head of State Ali Khamenei declared the Islamic Republic would \u201cnot retreat\u201d against protesters, as demonstrations entered their 13th day.<\/strong> Khamenei denounced \u201csaboteurs\u201d and accused the US of interference, while state TV showed pro-regime rallies and damage allegedly caused by protesters. Internet remained cut off, with connectivity at 1% of normal levels. The Revolutionary Guards vowed to protect the regime, and the judiciary promised \u201cmaximum punishment\u201d for \u201crioters.\u201d Reza Pahlavi, the exiled son of the last shah, called for more protests.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>PROTESTS INTENSIFY, HOSPITALS OVERWHELMED <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 11, 2026, protests spread across Iran despite a 60-hour internet blackout. Videos showed large crowds in Tehran and Mashhad, while footage depicted families identifying bodies at a Tehran morgue.<\/strong> A AFP-authenticated video showed dozens of bodies in black bags outside Kahrizak morgue, south of Tehran. At this date, the Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA) confirmed 116 deaths, including 37 security personnel. Norway-based NGO Iran Human Rights (IHR) and Hengaw linked the bodies to protest repression, calling it a \u201ccrime of considerable gravity.\u201d Rights groups accused security forces of using live ammunition. The Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI) warned of a \u201cmassacre,\u201d with hospitals overwhelmed and blood supplies dwindling. Police announced major arrests. The US and Iran exchanged threats. Internet and mobile lines remained cut, raising fears of a higher death toll.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>REGIME ORGANIZES RALLIES, DEATH TOLL RISES<\/strong> <strong>SIGNIFICANTLY<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 12, 2026, State media reported dozens of security deaths, while IHR confirmed 192 protester deaths and warned of up to 2,000. The MEK opposition group claimed over 3,000 killed.<\/strong> Thousands of regime supporters rallied in Tehran\u2019s Revolution Square, waving Islamic Republic flags and honoring security forces killed in \u201criots.\u201d Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf vowed war on \u201cterrorists.\u201d Internet remained cut. Authorities jammed Starlink terminals on a large scale, cutting off a key tool for protesters to bypass internet blackouts. Experts called it unprecedented, noting Iran\u2019s advanced network control and possible Russian assistance. Starlink\u2019s low-orbit satellites, while harder to block than traditional internet, were vulnerable to localized jamming. IHR raised the death toll to 648, with 10,000 arrests, and warned of possible 6,000 deaths.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>INTERNATIONAL CALLS RESTORED, INTERNET REMAINS CUT<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 13, 2026, international phone lines were restored in Iran<\/strong>, but internet access remained blocked since January 8.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>AT LEAST 3,428 DEAD<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 14, 2026, Norway-based IHR reported at least 3,428 protesters killed since the start of the uprising, with over 10,000 arrests.<\/strong> The updated figure came from sources within Iran\u2019s health and education ministries<strong>. IHR called it a \u201cminimum\u201d and warned of even higher numbers.<\/strong> Iran\u2019s judiciary vowed \u201crapid\u201d and \u201cpublic\u201d trials for detained protesters, as rights groups warned of the first execution, Erfan Soltani, 26, scheduled for January 14. Judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei visited a Tehran prison, promising swift justice for \u201carsonists\u201d and \u201cdecapitators.\u201d<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2>EASTERN EUROPE<\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>RUSSIAN STRIKES KILL 4, UKRAINE IN DARKNESS <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 13, 2026, Russian strikes killed at least 4 people and injured 6 near Kharkiv, hitting a Nova Poshta postal warehouse and a children\u2019s sanatorium<\/strong>. Oleg Synegoubov, Kharkiv\u2019s regional governor, confirmed the casualties, while witness Andri\u00ef Pidnebesny described the blast\u2019s devastation. In Odessa, 47,000 households lost power after attacks on DTEK energy facilities. Six more were injured in Odessa\u2019s city center. Kiev also faced blackouts as temperatures plunged to -15\u00b0C. Ukraine\u2019s Foreign Minister Andri\u00ef Sybiga and President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the targeting of civilian infrastructure, urging allies for more air defenses.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>UKRAINIAN DRONES KILL TWO IN ROSTOV<\/strong> <strong>AND<\/strong> <strong>BELGOROD<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 14, 2026, Ukrainian drone attacks killed 2 people and injured several in Rostov-on-Don and Belgorod.<\/strong> In Rostov, a residential building caught fire, killing one man and wounding four, including a 4-year-old child, according to Governor Iouri Slioussar. In Belgorod, a woman died and a man was injured when their car was destroyed, reported Governor Viatcheslav Gladkov. Ukraine has intensified drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure in response to daily Russian bombardments.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2>MYANMAR<\/h2><p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>MYANMAR HOLDS SECOND PHASE OF JUNTA-ORGANIZED ELECTIONS<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 11, 2026, Myanmar held the second phase of legislative elections, widely seen as a sham to legitimize military rule.<\/strong> The junta\u2019s proxy party, the Union Solidarity and Development Party (USDP), won 90% of seats in the first phase. International observers and the UN condemned the polls as neither free nor fair, with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi imprisoned and her party dissolved. Analysts say the junta seeks diplomatic cover and investment, while resistance groups dismiss the process.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>GRAPHIC TESTIMONIES OF ROHINGYA GENOCIDE AT ICJ<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 13, 2026, The Gambia presented evidence at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, accusing Myanmar\u2019s military of systematically killing, raping and burning Rohingya men, women and children during the 2017 crackdown in Rakhine State.<\/strong> Gambian lawyer Tafadzwa Pasipanodya described soldiers decapitating elders, gang-raping women and children, and throwing infants into rivers before burning villages. The Gambia accuses Myanmar of violating the 1948 Genocide Convention. Over 1.17 million Rohingya now live in squalid camps in Cox\u2019s Bazar, Bangladesh. Myanmar\u2019s legal team will respond starting January 16. A ruling could take months or years, with no enforcement mechanism, but a favorable decision would increase political pressure on Myanmar. On January 16, 2026, Myanmar dismissed genocide allegations at the ICJ, calling them \u201cunfounded.\u201d Presidential Minister Ko Ko Hlaing argued that the 2017 military operations were justified counterinsurgency measures against \u201cterrorists\u201d.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>BANGLADESH SUMMONS MYANMAR AMBASSADOR OVER BORDER CLASHES<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 13, 2026, Bangladesh summoned Myanmar\u2019s ambassador to protest cross-border violence between Myanmar\u2019s junta and rebel groups, which injured a 12-year-old girl and a fisherman<\/strong> <strong>in Cox\u2019s Bazar.<\/strong> Bangladesh\u2019s Foreign Ministry called the unprovoked gunfire a \u201cflagrant violation of international law.\u201d The ambassador pledged to prevent further incidents. Bangladesh also arrested 53 suspected Myanmar rebels.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>SECRET TALKS FORM NEW REBEL ALLIANCE <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Reports indicate that in late November 2025, 19 armed groups formed the Spring Revolution Alliance (SRA) to unify resistance against Myanmar\u2019s junta.<\/strong> Led by Khun Bedu of the Karenni Nationalities Defence Force (KNDF), the alliance includes the Bamar People\u2019s Liberation Army (BPLA) and the National Unity Government (NUG). The SRA aims to coordinate regional forces without centralizing command, addressing past fragmentation. Key figures include Maung Saungkha (BPLA) and Zaw Wai Soe (NUG). The alliance seeks to pool logistics, intelligence and weapons, and resolve territorial disputes among rebel groups. The junta, backed and equipped by Russia and China, has recently regained some ground.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2>LATIN AMERICA<\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>VENEZUELAN ARMED GROUP VOW TO FIGHT <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>Venezuelan paramilitary groups, known as <em>colectivos<\/em>, expressed shock and anger, blaming \u201cmany betrayals\u201d for the American operation which led to Maduro\u2019s capture.<\/strong> Willians of the Boina Roja collective and Jorge Su\u00e1rez both vowed readiness to fight, despite technological inferiority compared to US forces. The colectivos, armed and influential in working-class neighborhoods, have rallied behind interim leader Delcy Rodr\u00edguez, appointed by the Supreme Court and backed by the military. While they provide social services and security, critics accuse some factions of extortion and criminal activity. Alfredo Canchica of Fundaci\u00f3n 3 Ra\u00edces dismissed rumors of further betrayals, insisting loyalty to Maduro\u2019s legacy remains strong.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>COLOMBIAN REBELS UNITE AGAINST THE US <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 15, 2026, Antonio Garc\u00eda, commander of Colombia\u2019s ELN guerrilla group, pledged support for a united front with other armed factions to resist potential US military action in the region.<\/strong> The proposal, initially made by Ivan Mordisco of the FARC dissidents, follows Maduro\u2019s capture and rising tensions with Washington. Garc\u00eda stated the ELN would join any effort to \u201cdefend the homeland against foreign aggression\u201d and accused the US of seeking to exploit Colombia\u2019s natural resources. ELN and FARC dissidents control an estimated 9,400 fighters and are involved in drug trafficking and illegal mining along the porous Venezuela-Colombia border. Colombian President Gustavo Petro and US President Donald Trump agreed to \u201cjoint actions\u201d against the ELN.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><h2>INTERNATIONAL JUSTICE &amp; INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS<\/h2><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>CHINA BACKS TANZANIA DESPITE PROTEST VIOLENT CRACKDOWN<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 10, 2026, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan, reaffirming China\u2019s \u201csolid support\u201d despite the repression of October 2025 protests, which left 2,000 dead. <\/strong>Wang congratulated Tanzania on its \u201csmooth elections,\u201d condemned foreign interference, and pledged to deepen economic ties. China is Tanzania\u2019s top investor, with trade and infrastructure projects worth billions.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>TRUMP SHARES POST SUGGESTING RUBIO AS CUBA\u2019S NEXT LEADER<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 11, 2026, US President Donald Trump reposted a social media suggestion that Secretary of State Marco Rubio should become Cuba\u2019s next leader.<\/strong> The post followed the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicol\u00e1s Maduro in a deadly raid on January 3, 2026.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>NEPAL\u2019S FORMER KING WARNS OF NATION\u2019S COLLAPSE AFTER 2025 UNREST<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 11, 2026, Nepal\u2019s ex-king Gyanendra Shah expressed \u201cdeep concern\u201d over the country\u2019s future, four months after deadly protests toppled the government. <\/strong>The demonstrations, led by Gen Z activists against elite corruption, left 77 dead. Shah criticized political leaders for ignoring youth demands, warning of national \u201cdisappearance.\u201d<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>SOMALIA CUTS ALL TIES WITH UAE OVER SOMALILAND<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 12, 2026, Somalia\u2019s government canceled all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, including security and defense pacts, citing \u201chostile actions\u201d that undermine national sovereignty.<\/strong> The decision follows Israel\u2019s recognition of breakaway Somaliland, perceived as UAE-backed, and reports that UAE facilitated the escape of a Yemeni separatist leader via a Somali port. The move affects UAE-managed ports in Berbera (Somaliland), Bosaso (Puntland), and Kismayo (Jubaland).<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>UK PAYS COMPENSATION TO GUANT\u00c1NAMO DETAINEE OVER TORTURE CLAIMS<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 12, 2026, the UK government paid \u201csignificant\u201d compensation to Abu Zubaydah, a Palestinian detainee held at Guant\u00e1namo Bay for 20 years without trial. <\/strong>Zubaydah, 54, was the first CIA prisoner subjected to \u201cenhanced interrogation\u201d after 9\/11, including 83 waterboarding sessions. His lawyers argued UK intelligence was complicit in his torture, sending questions to the CIA for his interrogations. The US later admitted he was never a member of Al-Qaeda. The UK did not confirm or deny involvement, citing national security. Zubaydah remains detained, deemed a \u201cthreat\u201d by US authorities.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>TANZANIA: EVIDENCE OF SUMMARY EXECUTIONS <\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 12, 2026, a UK-based NGO reported that Tanzanian security forces carried out \u201csummary executions\u201d during the October 2025 anti-government protests, which left over 2,000 dead.<\/strong> The Centre for Information Resilience analyzed 185 images, videos, and satellite data, confirming the use of live ammunition against fleeing protesters, including a pregnant woman in Arusha, and possible mass graves in Dar es Salaam and Mwanza. Internet was cut for five days, and authorities threatened to prosecute those sharing evidence.<\/p><p>\u00a0<\/p><p><strong>RUSSIA EXPELS BRITISH DIPLOMAT OVER ESPIONAGE<\/strong><\/p><p><strong>On January 15, 2026, Russia expelled Gareth Samuel Davies, a British diplomat accused of being a spy.<\/strong> The FSB claimed Davies worked undercover as a second secretary at the UK embassy. Moscow warned of \u201cdecisive symmetrical retaliation\u201d if London escalates. 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