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A coalition of leading Palestinian prisoner advocacy organizations has issued a damning report alleging Israel is perpetrating a systematic genocide against detainees, with documented cases of 32 prisoner fatalities occurring in 2025 alone. The joint publication from the Palestinian Commission of Detainees’ Affairs, the Palestinian Prisoners’ Society (PPS), and Addameer characterizes Israeli detention facilities as centers of torture engineered to inflict prolonged physical and mental suffering, effectively implementing slow-execution policies. Since October 2023, at least 100 prisoner deaths under these severe conditions have been officially acknowledged by Israeli sources, with 86 identities disclosed, though the actual Palestinian fatality count in Israeli prisons remains undetermined. The report further indicates that Israeli authorities continue to withhold 94 Palestinian bodies, including 83 individuals killed during the Gaza conflict. Advocacy groups emphasize that the brutality witnessed over the past two years represents an unprecedented escalation, with prisoner deaths equaling the total documented over the preceding 24-year period. Detainees reportedly endure systematic torture, deliberate starvation, medical neglect, sexual violence, mass isolation, and deprivation of fundamental human needs. The report also highlights a campaign of mass arrests across the occupied West Bank and Jerusalem, documenting over 21,000 detentions since October 2023—including 1,655 children and 650 women—with 7,000 arrests occurring in 2025 alone. This figure excludes Gaza arrests and detainees from Palestinian communities within Israel. Journalists and medical personnel are identified as particularly targeted groups. These operations allegedly involve systematic field executions, severe physical assaults, intentional property destruction, home ransacking, asset confiscation, and the use of human shields. As of December 2025, more than 9,300 Palestinians are imprisoned, with approximately 4,750 held without trial or charge. Israel continues to withhold information regarding hundreds of detainees seized from Gaza, leaving families without official knowledge of their relatives’ whereabouts or status. The report concludes that systematic impunity and judicial complicity enable these alleged crimes, reinforcing policies of apartheid and persecution.

United Nations aid personnel have finally gained access to Sudan’s el-Fasher city, only to discover a landscape of devastation following its capture by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Senior UN official Denise Brown, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan, characterized the scene as a “crime scene” with remarkably few survivors remaining after the violent takeover.

The carefully negotiated entry, which occurred on Friday after weeks of diplomatic efforts, revealed a city largely emptied of its population. Brown expressed particular concern for injured individuals who remained unseen during the assessment and those potentially detained by the paramilitary forces. The visit’s primary objective was to evaluate whether safe humanitarian access could be established for delivering essential supplies to the devastated region.

According to displacement estimates, over 100,000 residents have fled el-Fasher since late October when the RSF, after maintaining a 500-day siege, wrested control from the Sudanese Armed Forces and their allied Joint Forces. Those who remained were typically individuals too elderly, ill, or severely injured to attempt escape.

Disturbing evidence compiled by the Yale Humanitarian Research Lab indicates the RSF has engaged in systematic efforts to conceal mass atrocities, including the destruction of evidence through burial and burning of victims. Multiple witnesses have reported to Middle East Eye that the paramilitary group has conducted mass executions targeting specific ethnic groups and perceived political opponents, alongside widespread incidents of sexual violence.

Survivor testimonies describe horrific scenes, with one witness recounting how RSF forces methodically entered neighborhoods and opened fire on civilians. Another survivor reported extortion attempts, with family members detained until substantial ransoms were paid.

The scale of violence has been so extensive that satellite imagery analysis has identified 38 distinct locations showing reddish discoloration consistent with blood spills visible from space. This episode represents one of the most brutal chapters in Sudan’s conflict that began in April 2023, creating what the UN has classified as the world’s most severe humanitarian crisis.

International attention has increasingly focused on the United Arab Emirates’ alleged role as the primary sponsor of the RSF, despite Abu Dhabi’s consistent denials. The UAE now faces accusations of complicity in genocide at the International Court of Justice, though jurisdictional issues have complicated the case filed by the Sudanese government in April.

The atrocities in el-Fasher have triggered global condemnation, with coordinated protests and targeted lobbying campaigns against the UAE emerging worldwide. In London’s Oxford Street, billboards have appeared directly linking the Emirates to the Sudan conflict, signaling growing international awareness and outrage over the humanitarian catastrophe.

The South Asian political landscape mourned collectively on Tuesday as former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia passed away at age 80. The pioneering leader, who made history as Bangladesh’s first female head of government, breathed her last at Dhaka’s Evercare Hospital following prolonged health complications that included heart disease, diabetes, and multiple organ ailments.

Regional leaders transcended political differences to honor Zia’s legacy. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed profound sorrow, recalling their 2015 meeting and emphasizing Zia’s “significant contributions to Bangladesh’s development and India-Bangladesh relations.” Modi stated her vision would continue guiding bilateral partnerships between the neighboring nations.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif characterized Zia as “a committed friend of Pakistan” whose lifelong service established an enduring legacy. His condolences highlighted the cross-border solidarity emerging from this moment of regional loss.

Domestic tributes emerged from across Bangladesh’s political spectrum. Current Awami League Chairperson Sheikh Hasina, despite historical political rivalries, acknowledged Zia’s groundbreaking role as first female premier and her contributions to democratic establishment. Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, former interim government adviser, described Zia as a “great guardian” of the nation and a defining figure in Bangladesh’s democratic evolution.

The scene outside Evercare Hospital reflected national sentiment as crowds gathered to pay respects. Zia’s son Tarique Rahman, acting chairman of her Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), arrived to mourn his mother amidst supporters honoring the woman who reshaped the nation’s political consciousness through decades of public service.

New Delhi’s aviation infrastructure faced severe operational challenges on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, as an intense fog blanket engulfed the capital region, triggering massive flight disruptions at Indira Gandhi International Airport. Aviation authorities confirmed the cancellation of 118 scheduled flights—60 arrivals and 58 departures—with an additional 16 aircraft diverted to alternative airports due to critically impaired visibility on runways.

The Airport Authority of India (AAI) issued an official advisory warning travelers of anticipated delays across multiple airports in Northern India. The regulatory body activated comprehensive passenger facilitation protocols, deploying specialized assistance teams at affected terminals to provide real-time support to stranded travelers. Officials emphasized that reduced visibility conditions would likely persist, potentially extending operational impacts throughout the day.

Airlines including IndiGo and Air India had previously alerted passengers about weather-related disruptions on Monday, when similar conditions first emerged. Carriers implemented flexible rebooking policies, allowing affected passengers to either reschedule journeys or process full refunds through automated systems. Ground teams received reinforcements to handle increased passenger inquiries and logistical challenges at terminal facilities.

Aviation meteorologists attributed the severe visibility reduction to atypical temperature inversions combined with elevated humidity levels characteristic of North Indian winters. The airport’s advanced Instrument Landing Systems (ILS) operated at maximum capability but could not fully compensate for the exceptionally dense fog conditions.

Passengers received explicit guidance to maintain constant communication with their airlines through official channels and allocate substantial additional time for airport procedures. The AAI published dedicated customer support numbers for major carriers including SpiceJet (+91 124 498 3410), Air India Express (+91 124 443 5600), and Akasa Air (9606112131) to streamline information dissemination.

Industry analysts noted that such severe December fog events, while historically occurring, have shown increased frequency and intensity in recent years. Airport authorities reiterated their commitment to implementing enhanced cold-weather operational protocols developed specifically for such adverse conditions, prioritizing both safety and passenger convenience during weather-induced disruptions.