The people of 8 August

Volker Türk, the UN high commissioner for human rights, reports that M23 rebels have killed over 319 civilians in July. M23 president Bertrand Bisimwa said the group would investigate the claim.

Conflict · 8 Aug · with Bertrand Bisimwa

U.S. president Donald Trump signs an executive order commanding the U.S. military and other sectors of the federal government to take action against Latin American drug cartels designated as terrorist organisations, such as Tren de Aragua and MS-13.

Conflict · 8 Aug

The Israeli Security Cabinet approves Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's plan to capture Gaza City with the stated objective of defeating Hamas, while supposedly ensuring the provision of humanitarian aid to civilians outside the areas of combat.

Conflict · 8 Aug

Belarusian president Alexander Lukashenko says that his 7th term will be his last, and hints that he will not run in the upcoming 2030 presidential election.

Politics · 8 Aug

Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva vetoes 63 provisions of a congressional bill revising environmental licensing rules, removing measures that would have expanded fast-tracking of projects in sensitive areas such as the Amazon rainforest.

Politics · 8 Aug

The Seoul Central District Court rejects a petition brought by former interior minister Lee Sang-min regarding the arrest warrant against him over his alleged involvement in former president Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law attempt on December 3, 2024.

News · 8 Aug · with Yoon Suk Yeol

The Uganda High Court denies bail to opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who faces treason charges, ruling that the 180-day period for mandatory release began when his case was transferred to a civilian court in February, leaving him 12 days short of eligibility.

News · 8 Aug

Rahul Gandhi, the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha alleges an electoral fraud(vote chori) done by the Election Commission of India in connection with the BJP in multiple elections across India.

Crime & Justice · 8 Aug