AGP Executive Report

Political Prisoners & Due Process: In the Philippines, a support group for jailed politicians rejected Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano’s label of “political prisoners,” warning it can’t be used to “sanitize corruption,” while House prosecution panel member Chel Diokno said his courtroom experience helps him stay composed during Sara Duterte impeachment proceedings. Disinformation & Refugee Rights: Malaysia faces rising anti-Rohingya disinformation, with fact-checkers debunking fake videos and statistics that rights groups say are stoking xenophobia ahead of elections. Medical Workers Under Detention: Doctors Without Borders demanded the release of Palestinian healthcare workers held by Israel, citing solitary confinement and alleged torture of pediatrician Hussam Abu Safiya. Protest Crackdowns: India’s youth-led “Cockroach” movement vowed to keep protesting in New Delhi after police used tear gas and batons, injuring hundreds. Human Rights in Prison Conditions: Armenia’s ombudsman said the Goris detention facility fails international standards and urged fixes. Authoritarian Drift in Nicaragua: President Daniel Ortega declared Nicaragua will no longer hold elections, framing it as protection against US-backed opposition. LGBTQ+ Rights: A Glasgow Commonwealth Games exhibition will display “Zero Flags” for countries that still criminalize same-sex intimacy. Arms, Accountability & Fair Trials: Ireland-linked Berlin activists face trial concerns, with claims of months in solitary confinement and restricted visits. Humanitarian Aid: Spain’s Open Arms delivered solar panels and medical supplies to Havana’s pediatric hospital via the “Rumbo a Cuba” initiative.

Transgender Rights in India: Bihar transgender women say amended transgender laws have cut welfare payments, threatening access to HIV treatment as the new rules remove self-identification and add medical/bureaucratic hurdles. Mandela Day & Inequality: UN chief Antonio Guterres urged action to end entrenched poverty and inequality, warning the world spends more on “instruments of destruction” than development. Police Accountability in India: Maharashtra’s human rights commission is hearing a complaint over alleged railway police assault at Mumbai’s CSMT, with medical records and CCTV reviewed. Environmental Rights in India: The same commission closed a Malad illegal dumping case after authorities registered action and demolished unauthorised structures. Chechnya Court: Chechnya’s supreme court upheld Zarema Musaeva’s prison sentence, rejecting her appeal. Nicaragua Democracy: Daniel Ortega said there will be no more elections, citing opposition as a U.S.-backed threat amid UN rights concerns. ICE Detention & Abuse: ACLU-linked reporting highlights ICE’s largest detention center as a “graveyard for the living,” with allegations of abuse and neglect. World Cup Integrity & Human Rights: European rights bodies again questioned FIFA’s integrity and urged reforms for future tournaments. Caribbean Emergency Powers: An IACHR-linked warning calls for balancing public safety with constitutional rights as prolonged states of emergency erode civil liberties. Armenia Terror Case: UN experts questioned charges against Archbishop Bagrat Galstanian, citing presumption-of-innocence concerns. Canada Prison Heat: A federal court ordered Alberta’s prison to take steps toward air conditioning after extreme-heat complaints lasting decades. India Protest Crackdown: New Delhi youth-led “cockroach” protesters say police used baton charges and tear gas despite bans and shutdowns, with reports of serious injuries. Human Trafficking Response (Nigeria): NAPTIP and WOTCLEF backed a new foundation aimed at combating trafficking and exploitation. Hamas Leadership: Khalil al-Hayya was elected Hamas head, potentially shaping future Gaza negotiations.

ASEAN Diplomacy: ASEAN foreign ministers meet in Manila as West Asia’s crisis, regional security, and Myanmar’s humanitarian situation are set to dominate talks, with an ASEAN Intergovernmental Commission on Human Rights interface underscoring rights commitments. Palestine: A coalition of leaders says Israel’s policies aim to make Palestine “disappear” across Gaza and the West Bank, citing attacks on UNRWA, annexation pressures, and dehumanising rhetoric. Xenophobia in South Africa: Nigeria’s Tinubu urges ECOWAS to escalate xenophobic attacks to the African Union, while South Africa’s envoy to Tanzania rejects claims of hatred and frames the issue as illegal immigration management. Due Process in Kenya: Garissa families allege police abduction of Mukhtar Muhammed and demand court presentation or release. Evictions in South Africa: A court blocks Ekurhuleni’s attempt to appeal an order restoring illegally evicted residents, reinforcing protections against arbitrary evictions. Human rights in detention (US): Rights groups warn ICE’s Camp East Montana is a “graveyard for living people,” alleging abuse, inadequate medical care, and deaths. Gender justice (Liberia): Liberia moves to lift the ban on FGM under new regulations, even as a law to end FGM and child marriage has been submitted. Child protection & labor rights (Oman/India): India’s ambassador meets abused domestic workers in Oman, promising action amid wage theft and assault allegations. Ukraine conscription violence: Ukraine reports rising violence against recruitment officers, with attacks on draft-related officials becoming “regular.” Thailand conscription: A conscientious objector is sentenced for refusing military draft, marking a landmark test of compulsory conscription. ASEAN/rights & Myanmar: Ministers also plan follow-ups on the Five-Point Consensus on Myanmar, linking conflict to humanitarian fallout.

World Cup Integrity Under Fire: Europe’s top human rights body questioned the 2026 World Cup’s integrity, warning FIFA about “money and power,” political influence on discipline, and fraud risks tied to gambling sponsorships. Cuba Political Prisoners in Focus: Dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara arrived in Miami after five years in prison and forced exile, while another political prisoner, Francisco Rangel Manzano, reportedly suffered a serious heart crisis in a Cuban prison. Digital Rights in Nigeria: RULAAC backed SERAP in urging withdrawal of provisions in Nigeria’s Data Protection Amendment Bill that could enable censorship and platform shutdowns. Gender and Workplace Rights: A gender-critical employee sued a Scottish human rights watchdog over alleged discrimination. Surrogacy and Exploitation: A UN report condemned surrogacy as commodifying women and children, as the industry is projected to surge toward $99.75bn. Regional Accountability: Femi Falana urged Nigeria and Ghana to sue South Africa at the African Court over xenophobic attacks. Minority Education in Greece/Türkiye: Türkiye condemned Greece’s closure of Turkish minority schools in Western Thrace. Kurdish Peace Efforts: 127 Kurdish intellectuals called for an end to Öcalan’s isolation and urged dialogue for lasting peace. Domestic Violence: A viral video in Enugu, Nigeria, shows a man brutally assaulting his wife as neighbors intervened. International Human Rights Institutions: UN human rights staff began relocating from Palais Wilson in Geneva.

Cuba Repression: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed the arrival in Miami of dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara and urged the Cuban regime to immediately release more than 700 political prisoners. Gaza Settlements: Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz renewed plans for new illegal settlement outposts in northern Gaza, despite a US-brokered framework calling for withdrawal and barring settlement re-establishment. Tibet Rights: Thousands of Tibetans protested in Dharamshala against China’s “Ethnic Unity and Progress Law,” honoring Lobga Rangzen after his self-immolation and calling for UN action and Tibet’s right to freedom. International Scrutiny of Sport: The Council of Europe’s secretary general accused FIFA of an “open door to fraud,” citing integrity failures ahead of the World Cup final. Cambodia Human Rights: UN Special Rapporteur Tom Andrews begins a 12-day visit to assess rights conditions, including border conflict impacts and trafficking concerns. AI and Speech Risks: A Meta Oversight Board study warns major AI systems may refuse to criticize restrictive leaders, raising fears of AI-enabled global speech restrictions. Civil Rights in Bahrain: Bahraini scholars and religious figures warn of escalating civil rights violations and a crackdown on Shia scholars and preachers. Prison Overcrowding: Malawi’s prisons service urged community acceptance of released prisoners to curb reoffending amid severe congestion.

ICC & Accountability: New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he’s consulting on whether police could arrest Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu during UNGA, arguing he “belongs in the Hague” after an ICC warrant. Gaza: Rights groups and commentators condemn ongoing Israeli strikes, executions, and “Yellow Line” buffer expansion that they say drive forced displacement and demographic erasure. Saudi Arabia: Activists Noura Al-Qahtani, Manahil Al-Otaibi, and Israa Al-Ghomgham face calls for immediate release and disclosure of Amani Al-Zein’s fate amid allegations of solitary confinement, torture, and incommunicado detention. Russia: Lawyer Ilya Remeslo was arrested after publicly criticizing Putin and opposing the war, highlighting tighter controls on anti-war speech. ICE & Migrant Rights (US): Colombia’s ambassador questions Trump administration silence after an ICE operation in Maine killed a Colombian man; separate reporting flags abuse and deaths in detention. Afghanistan: Taliban detained civilians in Panjshir amid intensified security crackdowns. Hong Kong: US partially lifts some Trump-era sanctions over Hong Kong’s security crackdown but keeps limits tied to autonomy. Policing & Rights (Nigeria): Lagos faces online outrage after a fatal alleged police beating during an eviction in Lekki; campaigners demand independent autopsy and prosecutions. Tibet: Thousands protest China’s “Ethnic Unity and Progress Law” in Dharamshala, honoring Lobga Rangzen. Western Sahara: Polisario urges ICRC and UN rapporteurs to intervene for hunger-striking prisoner Naâma Asfari and condemns filming in occupied Dakhla as whitewashing. Digital Rights & Fraud: India’s “digital arrest” scams are linked to cross-border criminal networks, raising calls for stronger safeguards. Rule of Law (Hungary): Hungary’s president signs an amendment ending his term immediately, drawing criticism over democratic separation of powers. Free Expression (UK): Hate cleric Abu Hamza’s son launches a legal bid to return to Britain after citizenship stripping tied to alleged jihad links.

EU–Israel Settlements: The EU warned that Israel’s latest West Bank settlement funding and related measures will further fracture Palestinian communities and erode the two-state solution, reiterating it does not recognize sovereignty over occupied territories. Palestinian Politics: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas set legislative elections for Nov. 28, with critics saying the sequence is meant to protect his position ahead of a presidency vote in early 2027. Tigray Abductions and Forced Recruitment: Ethiopia’s Tigray demonstrators rallied in Addis Ababa demanding an end to abductions and forcible conscription, accusing the TPLF of reversing gains and escalating repression. Iran–US Strikes on Civilians: The UN condemned widening US attacks on Iranian civilian infrastructure, including bridges and transport sites, after reports of civilian deaths and injuries. Prisoner Abuse in India: Odisha’s human rights commission sought explanations after a Puri Rath Yatra stampede killed two and injured about 100, ordering crowd-safety steps for the upcoming Bahuda Yatra. Rule of Law in Malta: NGO Repubblika said the EU’s rule-of-law report confirms Malta’s slow, partial reforms, including gaps on judicial independence, court efficiency, journalist protection, and an independent human rights institution. Protest and Speech in the UK: The UK Home Office stressed that peaceful protest and speech don’t cover harassment or incitement of violence or hatred amid Pakistan/Azad Kashmir-related demonstrations. Human Trafficking Crackdown: Ethiopian and Dubai police arrested traffickers accused of transporting 105 Ethiopians to Dubai, detaining victims, and assaulting and torturing women. Custodial Death in India: Authorities arrested prison staff after a remand prisoner died in a sub-jail in Tamil Nadu, following protests and claims of injuries found in a postmortem.

Sahrawi Prisoner Health Crisis: Spain-based CEAS-Sahara says Sahrawi human rights defender Naâma Asfari’s health is “seriously deteriorating” in Moroccan detention and calls for his immediate release after a new hunger strike. Press Freedom Under Pressure: In Singapore, Bloomberg and reporter Low De Wei were found liable for defamation in a case tied to government-linked property transparency; in Gaza, RSF and partners expanded mental-health support for traumatized journalists; and in Thailand, 50+ NGOs urge authorities not to forcibly return Chinese journalist Bai Zhaodong to China. EU Condemns West Bank Settlements: The EU warned Israel’s new settlement funding and measures in the occupied West Bank will further fragment Palestinian communities and urged an end to expansion. US-Iran Escalation Risks Civilian Harm: The US launched another night of strikes amid Hormuz tensions, with reports of attacks on bridges, ports, and energy infrastructure; human rights experts warn such strikes can amount to war crimes. International Justice Under Attack: More than 100 groups urged the US to stop undermining the ICC, warning of threats to states cooperating with the court. Women’s Rights and Violence Allegations: Six women filed civil complaints alleging rape and trafficking by Elite Model Management’s former president Gérald Marie, which his lawyer denies. Regional Repression Watch: UN rights chief Volker Türk urged calm in Pakistan-administered Kashmir after JAAC was banned and deaths were reported in unrest.

AI and Free Expression: Meta’s Oversight Board says major AI models are more likely to refuse politically critical prompts about restrictive governments, warning that “human rights due diligence” is needed to avoid exporting censorship. Human Rights in Detention: ICE arrested Chinese human rights lawyer Wu Shaoping after he fled China’s crackdown; rights groups fear deportation and persecution. Preventive Detention in the UK: UN experts urged Britain to “eradicate the stain” of Imprisonment for Public Protection sentences, calling for urgent review and resentencing. Humanitarian Aid Cuts: The UK reportedly halved aid to Myanmar, with advocates warning the cuts will cost lives and strengthen the post-coup regime. Israel/Palestine Accountability: UN officials pushed back on Gaza death-toll claims, while US Democrats split sharply over stripping Israel aid. Civil Liberties and Courts: India’s new foreign funding rules tighten control over NGOs, raising fears for freedom of association. Pakistan Rights Abuses: Reports allege enforced disappearances in Balochistan and a court decision sending a 13-year-old Christian girl back to an abductor, sparking outrage. Conflict and Civilian Harm: US strikes on Iran continue amid claims of attacks near civilian infrastructure and a children’s cancer hospital.

Amnesty International UK: Amnesty pulled a report that branded Christian and pro-life groups “anti-rights,” saying it was uploaded without internal review after backlash. U.S. Immigration Courts: UN experts warned Trump’s removal of 100+ immigration judges is mass arbitrary action that politicizes courts and undermines independence. ICE Deaths and Abuse: A Venezuelan man died in ICE custody in Georgia days after arrest, while rights groups report beatings and abuse at Texas detention sites. Tunisia–Libya Border: UN experts alleged a system of arbitrary detention, collective expulsion and trafficking of migrants at the Tunisia–Libya border, including torture and deaths. Sudan War Economy: UN verified that looted gold and gum arabic sales are fueling Sudan’s war, with threats and extortion tied to the trade. Sahrawi Prisoner: A Sahrawi group says it lost contact with hunger-striking prisoner Naâma Asfari at Kenitra, warning of serious health risk. Iran–U.S. Escalation: Iran condemned U.S. strikes near a children’s cancer hospital as a war crime after evacuations of young patients. Religious Freedom: Finland’s Päivi Räsänen says the UK blocked her travel after her hate-speech conviction. Democratic Accountability: Kenyan senators demanded clarity on a Sh2 billion compensation plan for protest victims.

Israel-Palestine: A German journalist says Israeli prison guards raped her to “break our will,” as lawyers push for an investigation and accountability for recurring sexual violence against Palestinian detainees. Middle East Conflict: The US intensified strikes on Iran, hitting coastal and missile targets while Iran retaliated across Gulf states; fears are rising that the region could slide back into wider war amid renewed Strait of Hormuz threats. Humanitarian Data & Borders: Investigations highlight how visa and humanitarian systems outsource sensitive data—VFS Global’s “visa empire,” a UK Visa Portal leak of passport scans, and a cyberattack exposing Gaza WFP beneficiary details—sparking calls for stronger outsourcer accountability and data protections. Immigration Enforcement: Reports of abuse and deaths in ICE detention fuel protests, including claims of beatings and neglect at Texas facilities and calls to end “inhumane” detention practices. Civil Liberties & Justice: Sri Lanka’s HRCSL says Welikada Prison denied access to its officers and raises concerns about alleged reprisals, torture claims, and continued detention beyond sentences. Criminal Justice Reform (Ghana): The POS Foundation hails passage of Ghana’s Community Service Bill as a major step to reduce prison overcrowding and expand restorative sentencing. Digital Rights (Philippines): Manila’s transport authority will review social media posting rules after viral footage raised privacy and human rights concerns about filming and humiliation. Religious Freedom (Nigeria/US): A US House vote would freeze 100% of aid to Nigeria over its religious security record, escalating pressure tied to alleged abductions and killings of Christian communities.

ICE abuse in Texas: Human Rights Watch and the ACLU report beatings, life-threatening medical neglect, and coercive removals at Fort Bliss’s Camp East Montana, urging the U.S. to shut the facility and investigate. Legal pressure on ICC: U.S. groups sue the Trump administration over ICC sanctions they say muzzle Palestine advocacy, as lawmakers push back on international accountability. Ukraine civilian toll: UN monitors say June was the deadliest month for civilians since April 2022, with hundreds killed and injured from long-range strikes. Religious freedom under strain (Iran): UN experts condemn the seizure of St Peter’s Evangelical Church compound in Tehran and the forced eviction of Christian families. Pakistan child protection: EU lawmakers and rights groups urge stronger safeguards against forced conversion and child marriage of minority girls, citing cases raised in Parliament. Mexico-ICE deaths: Mexico asks U.S. state attorneys general to pursue criminal investigations into immigrant deaths tied to ICE custody and raids. India stalking and raids: Nagaland’s rights bodies and groups call for accountability over stalking/cyberstalking and condemn alleged unauthorised security raids. Azerbaijan-PACE threat: Aliyev says Azerbaijan may withdraw from the Council of Europe parliamentary assembly amid disputes over voting rights and court decisions. Journalism safety (Mexico): The IFJ condemns the murder of two journalists and demands independent, transparent investigations. Older persons rights: Kuwait backs a new legally binding UN instrument to protect the rights and dignity of older people.

ICE deaths in UN spotlight: Mexico has referred deaths of Mexican citizens linked to U.S. immigration authority ICE to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, asking Volker Türk to examine whether the incidents breach international obligations and to seek information from U.S. authorities. Rule-of-law pressure in Ghana: A Ghanaian rights lawyer and political figures are clashing over alleged “red-tagging” and the fairness of criminal accountability in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment process, raising fresh concerns about politicized justice. Oyo school abduction probe fight (Nigeria): Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde renewed calls for a UN and international investigation into the Oriire school abduction, while Senator Adams Oshiomhole urged him to stop, arguing Nigeria’s sovereignty. Palestinian detainees under scrutiny (Israel): Human rights groups say allegations of abuse, starvation, and sexual violence in Israeli detention are intensifying international pressure. Cuban dissident legal action: A habeas corpus petition for Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara was delivered as he remains at large after his sentence expiry, with courts facing a 72-hour response deadline. Human rights defenders solidarity: Global organisations renewed demands to release unjustly imprisoned human rights defenders and end attacks on peaceful activism. Sudan war economy warning: A UN report warns Sudan’s gum arabic trade and other commodity routes are helping sustain conflict and driving major human rights risks. Sportswashing backlash: Amnesty and others criticized Aston Villa’s Visit Rwanda sponsorship deal, alleging it helps polish Rwanda’s human rights record. Cambodia trafficking accountability: Reuters reports a Cambodian tycoon’s property was used as a base for large-scale scams and human trafficking, with questions about landlord responsibility. Ethiopia dialogue opens: Ethiopia’s National Dialogue Conference began in Addis Ababa with thousands of delegates, aiming at reconciliation amid rights and displacement concerns. Pakistan religious minorities: Human Rights Focus Pakistan urged UN action to better protect religious minorities and marginalised communities while tying development to inclusion.

Sahrawi Prisoner Health Crisis: In France, Sahrawi community groups and NGOs escalated pressure over Naâma Asfari’s deteriorating condition as he remains on an open-ended hunger strike in Morocco, with reports citing severe exhaustion and rapid weight loss and calling for UN action and respect for prior UN findings. International Accountability for Detention: Sahrawi associations in France and solidarity groups in Uganda and trade unions in Costa Rica urged stronger diplomatic and legal pressure, highlighting alleged arbitrary detention and worsening medical neglect. Middle East Ceasefire Fallout: As US-Iran hostilities resume, UN human rights leadership warned that attacks and shipping disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz risk severe civilian harm and urged immediate de-escalation and investigations into alleged violations. US Immigration Deaths in ICE Custody: Mexico formally asked US state attorneys general to pursue criminal investigations into migrant deaths in ICE custody and operations, following the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and signaled further legal action. Women’s Rights and Legal Guidance: A UK UN expert criticized political opposition to updated EHRC guidance after a Supreme Court ruling on sex, warning that women’s rights protections remain fragile. Peru Military Justice Bill: Human Rights Watch urged Peru’s president to veto a bill expanding military jurisdiction over rights violations, warning it would enable impunity. LGBTQ+ Rights in Botswana: A lesbian couple challenged Botswana’s ban on same-sex marriage, seeking constitutional review that could open the door to legal recognition. FIFA Political Neutrality Complaint: A human rights group filed a complaint with the IOC alleging FIFA president Gianni Infantino breached political neutrality rules in handling the Folarin Balogun case after Trump’s intervention. World Cup Rights Debate: UN-linked criticism and public controversy continued around FIFA and related decisions, including scrutiny of how major sports bodies handle political and discriminatory issues. Afghanistan Child Marriage Decree: Australia was urged to press the Taliban and seek ICJ attention after a decree enabling child marriage and restricting divorce and women’s movement. Nigeria School Abduction Probe Push: Oyo’s assembly backed calls for an independent international UN investigation into the Oriire school abduction, arguing transparency is needed to prevent repeat attacks.

Due Process in Albania: Tirana mayor Erion Veliaj was finally allowed to meet his international lawyers after 500 days, with prosecutors’ anti-corruption office previously blocking access—his team says it will challenge alleged violations at the European Court of Human Rights. Indigenous Rights in Canada: Indigenous leaders in Xeni Gwet’in say emergency alerts during wildfire response failed to reach elders in their language, exposing gaps in disaster communication and support. Detention and Torture in Gaza: Pediatrician Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya remains held without charge in Israel since Dec 2024; family and rights groups report beatings and worsening health, calling for his release. Spying Case in China: Reuters reports Chinese detention of US seismologist Youlin Chen on spying charges, adding pressure to US-China hostage diplomacy. Human Rights and Policing in The Gambia: The NHRC trained security officers on responding to gender-based violence and protecting vulnerable groups, stressing professionalism over intimidation. Maternal Health Crisis in India: Rajasthan faces a spike in maternal deaths tied to postpartum and C-section complications, with families alleging delays and poor care. Migrant Deaths and Accountability in Mexico/US: Mexico says it will file criminal complaints against ICE and pursue civil action over at least 17 migrant deaths tied to custody and raids. Surveillance Sanctions in Europe: The EU sanctioned Russia’s VK and Max app developer over alleged tools used to restrict expression and association. ICC Under Pressure (US): Marco Rubio launched a campaign to “dismantle” the International Criminal Court, framing it as a threat to US sovereignty. Cuba Dissident Rights: Cubalex filed a habeas corpus petition after dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara was moved from prison to an undisclosed location. UK Asylum Bill: Britain’s Immigration and Asylum Bill advanced, critics warn it will tighten residency and benefits access and reshape ECHR Article 8 application. Turkey Crackdown: Turkey reported investigations into 720,000 people over alleged Gülen links since 2016, with over 127,000 convictions. Sudan War Crimes Verdict: Sudan’s court sentenced RSF leader Hemedti to death in absentia over genocide convictions.

Migration & Rights Oversight: South Africa’s Inter Ministerial Committee briefed media on progress implementing a five-point migration plan, promising order and dignity while responding to rising public tensions. ICE Violence & Accountability: In Maine, hundreds protested after another fatal ICE shooting, while Mexico said it will file criminal complaints and civil lawsuits in the U.S. over 17 deaths in ICE custody or operations. Ukrainian Civilian Detention: A coalition urged the EU to treat Ukrainian civilians held by Russia as a distinct diplomatic and humanitarian priority, citing incommunicado detention, torture and coercive prosecutions. Saudi Human Rights Pressure: Canada’s PM Mark Carney faced criticism from Raif Badawi’s son for not raising the dissident’s case strongly enough during a Saudi visit. UK Deportation Loophole: UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood vowed to change immigration law to deport grooming-gang ringleader Shabir Ahmed after a loophole blocked removal. Oyo School Abduction: Nigeria’s Gov. Seyi Makinde called for UN-backed investigation into the abduction of Oyo schoolchildren and teachers. Environmental & Indigenous Rights: India arrested Indigenous activist Pranab Doley over protests against a luxury Hyatt hotel near Kaziranga, tied to alleged abuses and evictions. EU Sanctions & Surveillance: The EU expanded sanctions on Russians over cybercrime and human rights abuses, including VKontakte.