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As elections near, South Sudan risks new atrocity crimes, warns rights probe

UN News · Official source · Aug 20, 2026, 12:00 PM UTC

The under-reported humanitarian crisis in South Sudan risks deepening with the real possibility of further atrocity crimes unless renewed fighting stops, a UN-backed probe said on Thursday.

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World · The Kyiv Independent

⚡️ Update: New corruption probe involves Zelensky ally Mindich, ex-minister Halushchenko.

President Volodymyr Zelensky’s ex-Deputy Chief of Staff Iryna Mudra and other suspects are accused of laundering $3.…Read original ↗

World · BBC News

Assad officer extradited to Syria on war crimes charges for first time

Lebanon handed over former General Adel Issa, as Syria steps up its pursuit of wanted members of the former regime.Read original ↗

World · BBC News

Former Liberian vice-president charged in drug-trafficking probe

Jewel Howard-Taylor was arrested at Liberia's international airport and has not commented on the allegations.Read original ↗

World · Nikkei Asia

China accuses EU of overreach regarding JD.com deal probe

HONG KONG -- China's commerce ministry warned the European Union on Thursday that it reserves the right to retaliate against the EU's investigation in Read original ↗

World · Blaze Media

Nancy Mace reveals new tattoos were a ‘pain I need to feel’ — Stu Burguiere calls it a 'warning sign'

Republican Nancy Mace shocked the internet this week when she decided to debut her heavily tattooed arms for the first time — after keeping them under wraps for months.…Read original ↗