Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil crackdown: A court sentenced three pro-democracy organizers—Lee Cheuk-yan, Albert Ho, and Chow Hang-tung—to prison terms of five to seven years under Beijing’s national security law, drawing renewed international condemnation. AI and human rights risks: Anthropic released a report saying bad actors used its Claude system for surveillance, propaganda, and weapons-related work, including a SIM-monitoring tool in Mali and drone software in Russia. Tunisia prison deaths: Rights advocates say at least 23 prisoners died in recent weeks from extreme heat amid overcrowding and poor conditions, as authorities have not released full figures. Sudan courthouse strike: A drone attack on the Umm Ruwaba courthouse killed 13 civilians and wounded 22, with calls for an independent investigation into possible war crimes. Yemen fair-trial and torture concerns: Houthi authorities referred five detainees to specialized prosecution after prolonged detention and enforced disappearance, raising alarms over torture and access to counsel. Pakistan Afghan students protected: A Lahore High Court temporarily halted an order expelling Afghan medical students, allowing them to continue studies while legal challenges proceed. Algeria online expression criminalized: Activist Bouziza was sentenced to 18 months after a summary trial tied to online posts, highlighting shrinking space for peaceful speech. Armenia POW protection request: An opposition MP urged Armenia’s ombudsperson to act over alleged torture of Armenian prisoners of war held in Baku. Nigeria police recording clarification: Police said the IGP is not against citizens recording officers—only against misuse—amid ongoing accountability debates.