On 5/12/2026 9:19:36 PM, an earthquake occurred in Tonga potentially affecting 1 thousand in MMI III. The earthquake had Magnitude 5.7M, Depth:154km.
Ibu Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMISSION REP FM GND AT 12/1242Z EST VA DTG: 12/1700Z
Volcanic Ash Advisory Center Darwin (VAAC) issued the following report:
FVAU01 at 17:29 UTC, 12/05/26 from ADRM
VA ADVISORY
DTG: 20260512/1730Z
VAAC: DARWIN
VOLCANO: IBU 268030
PSN: N0129 E12738
AREA: INDONESIA
SOURCE ELEV: 1325M AMSL
ADVISORY NR: 2026/536
INFO SOURCE: HIMAWARI-9, CVGHM
ERUPTION DETAILS: VA EMISSION REP FM GND AT 12/1242Z
EST VA DTG: 12/1700Z
EST VA CLD: SFC/FL070 N0127 E12739 – N0132 E12712 – N0149
E12723 – N0130 E12741 MOV NW 10KT
FCST VA CLD +6 HR: 12/2300Z SFC/FL070 N0127 E12739 – N0131
E12712 – N0148 E12723 – N0130 E12741
FCST VA CLD +12 HR: 13/0500Z SFC/FL070 N0130 E12741 – N0127
E12740 – N0123 E12712 – N0144 E12717
FCST VA CLD +18 HR: 13/1100Z SFC/FL070 N0131 E12740 – N0127
E12741 – N0120 E12713 – N0140 E12713
RMK: VA NOT IDENTIFIABLE ON CURRENT SATELLITE IMAGERY DUE TO
MET CLOUD COVER. GROUND REPORTS INDICATE ONGOING
INTERMITTENT ERUPTIONS. HEIGHT AND MOVEMENT BASED ON
HIMAWARI-9 DATA, GROUND REPORTS AND MODEL GUIDANCE.
NXT ADVISORY: NO LATER THAN 20260512/2330Z=
Haiti: Drone attacks raise serious human rights concerns and threaten children
Responding to the latest figures from The United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) on people killed and injured during security operations against armed gangs in Haiti, including drone attacks reportedly supported at times by a private military company, Ana Piquer, Americas Director at Amnesty International, said:
“The use of armed drones in densely populated urban areas sets an alarming precedent in Haiti and places the population, especially children, at direct risk. Their use is resulting in probable extrajudicial executions. Haitian authorities must prevent their unlawful use and clarify who is operating these drones and under what legal framework they are being deployed.”
“The use of armed drones in densely populated urban areas sets an alarming precedent in Haiti and places the population, especially children, at direct risk.”
Ana Piquer, Americas Director at Amnesty International
Amnesty International warned in a public statement that this new pattern of violence is deepening the crisis already devastating children in Haiti. According to the organization’s February 2025 report, children are being recruited by criminal gangs, subjected to sexual violence and killings, and deprived of access to education, healthcare and even the most basic protection.
“Using armed drones indiscriminately against children is simply shocking and profoundly cruel,” said Ana Piquer. “The Haitian state must protect children, not expose them to new forms of violence through the use of lethal technology. While resources are being directed toward militarization, millions of children are living with fear, hunger and without the possibility of attending school. Protecting children must be at the center of any response to the crisis.”
The Haitian state must protect children, not expose them to new forms of violence through the use of lethal technology. While resources are being directed toward militarization, millions of children are living with fear, hunger and without the possibility of attending school. Protecting children must be at the center of any response to the crisis.”
Ana Piquer, Americas Director at Amnesty International
For more information or to arrange an interview, please contact press@amnesty.org
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