Counterterrorism laws and security designations can turn essential humanitarian operations in Gaza into potential legal risks, as aid organizations and workers face allegations of providing support to Hamas.

A new UN resolution has reopened the file of Libya’s frozen assets, estimated at up to $200 billion, offering a cautious step toward oversight and preservation, but their recovery and use remain constrained by political division, weak governance, and ongoing international disputes.

The U.S. labeled Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood and al-Baraa bin Malik Brigade as terrorist groups over Iran ties and war involvement, a move welcomed by the UAE.

On February 24, 2026, the UN Security Council delivered a fresh political and legal blow to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militias, placing several of its top commanders under sanctions.

Iraq’s Shiite Coordination Framework backs Nouri al-Maliki for prime minister despite U.S. opposition and internal warnings of risks.