Sudan Crisis: UN human rights chief Volker Turk warned of a “human rights catastrophe” unfolding in Al Obeid, citing siege-like conditions, shortages of clean water, relentless drone strikes, and documented summary executions, abductions, torture and sexual violence. Lebanon Accountability: Human Rights Watch and partners said a Lebanon-Israel framework agreement signed in Washington risks blocking war-crimes justice for victims and could prolong displacement without clear reparations. Philippines Drug War: Rights lawyers petitioned the Supreme Court to nullify a 2016 Duterte-era police memo underpinning the drug war, arguing it remains in effect and evades judicial review. Philippines Anti-Terror Laws: Karapatan and NUPL renewed calls to repeal anti-terror laws, saying they enable unjust arrests, detention and repression of dissent. South Africa Xenophobia: SAHRC warned of rising alleged abuses against foreign nationals, including door-to-door searches and unlawful evictions amid intensifying anti-immigrant protests. Pakistan Online Harassment: Calls grew for investigations into alleged fake social media accounts used to target Shia youth and trigger blasphemy-related complaints. India Mental Health Legacy: Slovenia’s “Museum of Madness” won a major European museum award for confronting stigma around institutional mental illness. UK Women’s Education Cut: The UK axed a flagship higher-education scheme for women and girls, drawing criticism over aid cuts.