Since September 2025, at least five media professionals have been assaulted by law enforcement officers or political activists. As the general elections scheduled for 15 January approach, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns these acts of violence and urges the authorities not to restrict internet access and to guarantee the free exercise of journalism before, during and after the elections.

January 08, 2026 Sam Hofman In October and November 2025, EarthRights International brought together community organizers and human rights defenders from Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam for training sessions on community-led research.

Outcomes of the Belém Climate Change Conference - Advance Unedited Versions (AUVs) The advance unedited versions of the decisions taken at the Belém Climate Change Conference are listed below by governing body. The full reports will be published in due course.

Published: 9th January 2026 The richest 1% have exhausted their annual carbon budget – the amount of CO2 that can be emitted while staying within 1.5 degrees of warming - only ten days into the year, according to new analysis from Oxfam. The richest 0.1% already used up their carbon limit on the 3rd January.