More than 6,000 people were killed in just three days last October when a Sudanese paramilitary group seized control of Al Fashir, a key city in Sudan, according to a recent United Nations report. The offensive by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) included widespread atrocities that may constitute war crimes and crimes against humanity, the UN Human Rights Office stated.
The UN report detailed the violence, including videos circulating online that showed RSF fighters allegedly lynching women, attacking emergency responders, and celebrating over dead bodies. The situation in Al Fashir remains dire, with the UN highlighting the severity of the human rights violations.
In other international news, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized European powers, accusing them of "paralysis and irrelevance" in efforts to revive nuclear negotiations with the United States. Araghchi made the remarks on X, formerly Twitter, following Iran's exclusion from the Munich Security Conference. He made the comments just days before Iranian and US officials were scheduled to hold talks in Geneva, Switzerland, according to Al Jazeera.
Meanwhile, in Australia, a man was charged after "priceless" Egyptian artifacts were stolen from the Abbey Museum of Art and Archaeology in Queensland. The stolen items included a wooden cat sculpture dating back approximately 2,600 years, a necklace believed to be 3,300 years old, and a mummy mask, Sky News reported. The 52-year-old suspect allegedly smashed a window to gain entry and then fled the scene.
Elsewhere, in Cuba, diplomats in Havana are reportedly preparing for a potential shift in US strategy, anticipating an attempt to destabilize the government through economic pressure. According to The Guardian, ambassadors from countries traditionally allied with the United States are expressing frustration with Washington's approach.
Finally, French filmmaker Frank Barat joined over 100 artists, including Mark Ruffalo, in signing an open letter supporting Francesca Albanese, the UN rapporteur facing calls to resign. The pressure stemmed from a controversial video that sparked allegations of anti-Semitism, Al Jazeera reported.
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