Kenya Sharon Otieno murder verdict: A packed Milimani Law Courts courtroom heard judgment in the long-running case against former Migori Governor Zachary Okoth Obado and others, with human rights and women’s groups closely watching as security stayed tight. Philippines SONA security and protest rights: Ahead of Marcos Jr.’s State of the Nation Address, the PNP is deploying thousands of officers and says it will use “maximum tolerance,” while lawmakers and opposition figures press for accountability and warn against intimidation. Iran–Oman Strait of Hormuz talks: Iran says technical talks with Oman on managing maritime traffic made “progress,” while UN human rights chief Volker Türk again urged evacuation of stranded sailors. LGBTQ rights under spotlight at WorldPride: Amsterdam’s WorldPride opened with royal and mayoral support and renewed warnings about backlash and attacks on LGBTQ people, including asylum seekers. South Africa migration misinformation: The government warned against sharing unverified migration claims that can inflame fear and undermine rights and public trust. Uyghur rights and deportation concerns: The World Uyghur Congress condemned a Germany-to-China deportation as risking arbitrary detention and torture, and urged UN scrutiny of Uyghur children’s rights. Israel/Palestine media and religious freedom: Qatar’s press watchdog condemned Israel’s repeated closure of Al Jazeera’s Jerusalem office, while reports also describe mosque arson by settlers in the West Bank. Azerbaijan mental health law risk: New amendments allow involuntary psychiatric evaluation without consent, raising fears of forced hospitalization to silence critics. Nigeria: consent and sexual violence justice: A legal advocate stressed consent as central under Nigeria’s rape laws and called for faster prosecutions and stronger victim support. Zimbabwe political intimidation: Zanu-PF youth are reportedly tasked to “spy” on planned protests, intensifying concerns about political repression. Brazil election interference dispute: Brazil rejected visas for US officials seeking meetings on “election integrity,” accusing a political “ploy,” as the US calls the trip routine.