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.