(2024-02-26). IS landmine kills 13 truffle hunters in Syria desert: monitor. newarab.com 
A blast from a landmine left by the "Thirteen civilians, including women… were killed when a landmine left by the IS group exploded while they were searching for truffles" in the desert in Raqqa province, said the Syria Observatory for Human Rights. | The Syrian desert is renowned for producing some of the best quality…
(2024-02-26). Two women rights lawyers killed by Israeli strikes in Gaza. presstv.ir The Israeli military kills two young women human rights lawyers in its recent air raids on the Gaza Strip, drawing a wave of condemnations.
(2024-02-26). Israel agrees to ceasefire and prisoner exchange terms in Paris talks. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- Sources speaking to Al Jazeera have disclosed the initial framework terms for a ceasefire and prisoner exchange, recently agreed upon by Israel in Paris negotiations.According to these sources, Israel has consented to the release of 400 Palestinian detainees, which notably includes individuals serving high sentences. In return, Israel will see the release of 40 of its prisoners, including women and the elderly.Furthermore, the terms outline Israel's commitment to allowing the gradual return of displaced individuals to the northern Gaza Strip, with an exception made for those of military service age. Isr…
(2024-02-26). Tunisian opposition figure sentenced to six months: lawyer. newarab.com 
A Tunisian court has slapped a six-month prison term on opposition figure Jawhar Ben Mbarek, detained since February 2023, over remarks criticising the Ben Mbarek, co-founder of the National Salvation Front opposition alliance who is on hunger strike to protest his detention, was tried over his rebuke of legislative elections in 2022 which he had called a "ridiculous coup d'etat". | Held over "conspiracy against state security", Ben Mbarek remains behind bars…
(2024-02-26). Afghanistan: Taliban release 84-year-old Austrian extremist who liked to visit 'dangerous' places. scmp.com Herbert Fritz travelled to Afghanistan last year and published an article titled 'Vacations with the Taliban'. He was arrested shortly afterwards on suspicion of espionage.
(2024-02-26). Cyprus orders detention of 2 Lebanese for smuggling refugees. newarab.com 
A court in Police said the suspects are Lebanese nationals aged 19 and 21. | According to police, the refugees said during questioning that they departed from the…
(2024-02-26). Euro-Med: Israel turned 'safe' corridor into trap to kill displaced people of Gaza. presstv.ir A Geneva-based rights organization says Israel has turned a supposedly safe corridor in central Gaza into a trap to kill displaced Palestinians.
(2024-02-26). Euro-Med: Israel turns 'safe' corridor into trap to kill displaced people of Gaza. presstv.ir A Geneva-based rights organization says Israel has turned a supposedly safe corridor in central Gaza into a trap to kill displaced Palestinians.
(2024-02-26). NSW police officer charged on 2nd anniversary of Jai Wright's death. greenleft.org.au 
(2024-02-26). Philippines: Social media influencers take on challenge to be Creators #ForEveryChild to protect children from online abuse and exploitation. reliefweb.int Country: Philippines | Source: UN Children's Fund | Clark, Pampanga, 24 February 2024 — As the country wraps up this year's Safer Internet Month, UNICEF Philippines awarded the first-ever annual badge of recognition to digital influencers who accepted the challenge to be Creators #ForEveryChild. They have lent their unique creative platforms and reach to fight for the rights of every child in the country, especially the most vulnerable to online abuse and exploitation. | The Creators #ForEveryChild — AJ Bacar, Anina Rubio, Buji Babiera, Cat Triviño, Ginger Arboleda, Inka Magnaye, Jing Ruiz, Karl Ba…