Philippines Security: The AFP put NCR units on “red alert” for the Iglesia ni Cristo rally on July 1, while police and the coast guard ramped up staffing to prevent unrest. LGBTQ+ Rights: The US Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender athletes in women’s sports, adding pressure on schools and families. Iran Accountability: UN rights expert Mai Sato warned a US-Iran MoU risks sidelining human rights and accountability. US Deportations & Disaster: Survivors say more than 100 Venezuelans deported from the US were trapped in a hotel when earthquakes hit, raising urgent questions about deportation timing and protection. China Minorities: US senators introduced a resolution condemning China’s “Ethnic Unity and Progress Law,” citing forced assimilation and transnational repression. Turkey Rule of Law: Reporting ahead of NATO talks in Ankara highlights Western “silence” on Turkey’s rights crackdown. Niger Crackdown: A “witch-hunt” follows Niger’s new penal code, with arrests and media shutdowns targeting LGBTQ+ people. Tunisia Repression: Tunisia’s cybercrime laws are being used to jail journalists and criminalise criticism. South Africa Migration: The SA Commission for Gender Equality warned that migration tensions heighten risks of gender-based violence and exploitation for women and children. Kenya Governance: A court ordered President William Ruto to reconstitute his Cabinet within 120 days over constitutional gender requirements.