Simple English News Daily Monday 12th January 2026. Iran protests. Yemen reversal. Syria SDF Aleppo. EU Mercosur. Greenland no sale. Ukraine cold. Sudan 1000 days...
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Jan 11, 2026 Deadly protests erupt in Iran, overwhelming hospitals and prompting a severe internet blackout. Yemen sees its government reclaim territory amidst ongoing conflict. The EU approves a controversial free-trade deal with Mercosur, sparking protests among farmers. In Greenland, locals firmly reject any idea of selling their land. Amidst cold weather, Kyiv suffers heating outages after recent attacks. Venezuela releases political prisoners, while protests in the US call for accountability after a shooting involving ICE. Sudan marks 1,000 days of civil war, and Ethiopia plans an expansive new airport.
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Nationwide Escalation And Information Blackout
- Iran's protests escalated rapidly and spread to all 31 provinces, showing nationwide anger against the regime.
- Internet shutdowns and heavy censorship mean independent confirmation of casualty figures is limited and contested.
Hospitals Overwhelmed Amid Conflicting Death Counts
- Hospitals reported being overwhelmed and treating people shot with live ammunition amid arrests of injured patients.
- Rights groups and outlets give widely different death tolls, reflecting chaos and restricted reporting.
Satellite Links Reveal Mass Protests
- Despite the phone and internet blackout, satellite Starlink terminals and videos show mass street demonstrations and property fires.
- Some protesters called for the return of exiled Reza Pahlavi, indicating varied political demands.