Gaza War Crimes & Evidence: UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese warned that Israel’s rubble-removal in Gaza could destroy evidence needed for war-crimes accountability, saying reconstruction must not be conditioned on erasing victims’ past. Israel Settlements Trade Sanctions: Human Rights Watch called the UK, France and Canada’s ban on trade with illegal West Bank settlements a “positive and long-delayed” step, urging wider action including arms limits and accountability. UNGA 81 Leadership: Khalilur Rahman opened the 81st UN General Assembly, pledging to restore trust in multilateralism amid conflicts, weak development and intensifying climate impacts. Myanmar Accountability: UN High Commissioner Volker Türk urged UN member states to refer Myanmar to the ICC and push an arms embargo as rule of law collapses and abuses deepen. Afghanistan Rights: At the UN Human Rights Council, CIVICUS and Pohana Foundation condemned Taliban repression, calling for protection of civil society and evidence-preserving mechanisms. South Korea Work Discrimination: HRW reported systemic age and gender discrimination against women at work, linking it to narrowing opportunities, harassment, and pension gaps. Australia–Nauru Deportation Deal: An Australian senator said released terms for the NZYQ deportation cohort raise more questions, citing secrecy and missing documents. Nigeria Police Detention Concerns: Lawyers petitioned Nigeria’s IGP demanding release of activist Mezie, alleging unlawful detention tied to criticism of a police commissioner; police deny involvement.