Press Freedom Under Pressure (Tunisia): Reporters and outlets face rising criminal cases and prison terms, with RSF highlighting convictions tied to criticism and reporting, including journalist Haythem El Mekki’s one-year sentence and other cases that deepen a climate of fear. Due Process & Detention (Azerbaijan/ECtHR): An application was filed at the European Court of Human Rights for Ruben Vardanyan, alleging serious Convention violations after a 20-year sentence in a case his lawyer says lacked proper judicial handling. Freedom of Expression (Vietnam): Human Rights Watch urges Vietnam to release five people arrested over a book about Ho Chi Minh, calling it an attack on expression under anti-“anti-state propaganda” charges. Corporate Accountability & Human Rights (JBS): Greenpeace is pushing Dutch courts to force JBS to disclose how its $6bn expansion aligns with climate, nature, and human rights duties, with litigation aimed at “duty of care” compliance. State Violence & Impunity (Brazil): Activists marked 120 days since Marielle Franco’s assassination, renewing demands for answers and denouncing impunity in police violence. Immigration Enforcement Scrutiny (US): US bishops call for accountability and reforms after deadly immigration enforcement encounters, stressing due process and human dignity. Protest Rights & Policing (Philippines): Ahead of Marcos’ SONA, NCRPO says it will deploy thousands and enforce “maximum tolerance,” while critics accuse police of blocking protest plans. Executions After Protests (Iran): Iran executed another detainee from January protests, underscoring continued lethal crackdowns amid allegations of politically driven charges. Transitional Justice (Kuwait/Syria): Kuwait urged UN action on transitional justice and missing persons in Syria, calling for searches, dignified recovery, and support for affected families. Labor Rights (Nigeria): AUPCTRE demands payment of an outstanding wage award, warning that delays worsen hardship for public workers. Public Safety vs Rights (India): Delhi’s internet shutdown during a protest drew condemnation over restrictions on communications and access to information. Xenophobia & Regional Governance (AU/South Africa): Calls grow to review the AU’s constitution to enable sanctions over xenophobic attacks, as recurring violence strains rights and regional unity.