Afghanistan Under Taliban Rule: As Kabul marks five years since the Taliban takeover, AFP reports critics point to tightening bans on girls and women, while officials tout “freedom” and security. Venezuela Prisoner Releases: Venezuela says 131 detainees received “alternative liberty restriction measures,” as Foro Penal and others hail releases of women political prisoners amid US-brokered talks. Ecuador Indigenous Leader Detained: A court ordered preventive detention for indigenous leader Guido Perugachi over alleged protest-linked service paralysis after the diesel-subsidy protests, amid rights groups’ concerns about excessive force. Human Rights Oversight in India: Nepal’s NHRC implementation push continues, while India’s NHRC issued notices to states and FSSAI over “analogue paneer” safety, labeling, and why it should be allowed. Ukraine Civilian Toll: UN monitoring says July 2026 saw the highest civilian deaths and injuries since March 2022, with children among the hardest hit. Gaza Rubble and War Crimes Claims: Rights groups warn Israel’s rubble-clearing effort risks erasing evidence of atrocities as attacks continue. Transphobia in Indonesia: Amnesty and local groups document a wave of attacks on transgender women in Bogor, with survivors afraid to report. Afghan Women’s Medical Resistance: ABC profiles Azada, a barred doctor teaching medicine in secret to girls under Taliban restrictions. Caribbean/US Legal Pressure: DOJ’s Harvard antisemitism case was dismissed by a federal judge, with the administration weighing next steps.