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DOJ launches civil rights probe into Alex Pretti shooting but spares Renee Macklin Good case amid Minnesota immigration clashes
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The U.S. Department of Justice announced a civil rights investigation on January 30 into the fatal shooting of Minneapolis ICU nurse Alex Pretti by Border Patrol agents during immigration raids, excluding the earlier death of Renee Macklin Good. The probe follows weeks of protests against federal operations, with Gov. Tim Walz doubting de-escalation promises while upholding protesters' First Amendment rights.
Matatu operators in Nairobi disrupted transport on February 2, 2026, by blocking key roads despite a suspension call, protesting vehicle torchings by mobs. They plan to continue strikes every Monday until President William Ruto engages in talks. Police responded by removing number plates and towing vehicles.
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After more than six hours of blockade, state authorities and commissioners from Juan R. Escudero agreed to free the Autopista del Sol and the Federal Highway Mexico-Acapulco. Communities demanded the withdrawal of community police from unrecognized organizations. The state government pledged to establish a permanent dialogue table.
The UN Human Rights Council condemned Iran on January 23, 2026, for human rights abuses during a crackdown on anti-government protests that killed thousands. It mandated an investigation into what rights groups call the biggest repression since the 1979 revolution. High Commissioner Volker Turk urged Iranian authorities to end their brutal repression.
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Amid blackouts lasting up to 13 hours, informal gasoline prices in Havana have risen to 750 pesos per liter. Pot-banging protests echo in several neighborhoods, while a tanker ship bound for Cuba redirects to the Dominican Republic. Fuel shortages exacerbate the island's energy crisis.
In Leipzig-Connewitz, several thousand leftists demonstrated against each other on Saturday, highlighting the divide in the scene over the Middle East conflict. The events remained mostly peaceful, except for one incident at a pro-Palestine demo. Police separated the groups and counted over 3000 participants in total.
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A U.S. District Judge appointed by President Joe Biden has issued an order restricting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from detaining or using force against peaceful protesters in Minneapolis, as riots intensify around agency operations. The ruling requires officers to demonstrate probable cause before acting. Department of Homeland Security officials have emphasized that rioting remains unprotected under the First Amendment.
Gachagua threatens nationwide protests if police not arrested by February 16
January 28, 2026 21:54Third 'No Kings' protests planned for March 28 as organizers cite anger over federal immigration actions
January 28, 2026 02:22Trade union front calls marches against labor reform in Córdoba and Rosario
January 27, 2026 15:39Activists report over 6,000 deaths in Iran's protest crackdown
January 26, 2026 07:02U.S. deploys aircraft carrier as Iran warns against attack
January 21, 2026 21:33JD Vance to visit Minneapolis amid ICE tensions
January 21, 2026 19:12European parliament seizes court over Mercosur agreement
January 19, 2026 00:19Protesters storm Minnesota church over ICE ties
January 18, 2026 21:53New Hampshire bishop urges clergy to prepare wills amid ICE clashes
January 18, 2026 15:46Iranian official reports at least 5,000 dead in protests