Sudan: UN human rights chief Volker Türk warned an imminent RSF offensive on El Obeid could trigger serious international crimes, citing patterns from past attacks and urging states with influence to stop escalation. Kuwait: UN expert Reem Alsalem condemned nationality withdrawals that have affected over 70,000 people, saying the policy hits women and children hardest and appears to be applied retroactively. Nigeria: The government declared a GBV “national emergency” after 2,755 cases were recorded in four months, with only 4% prosecuted, while the NHRC warned hate speech could threaten democracy ahead of 2027 elections. Ecuador: President Daniel Noboa authorized foreign troops with criminal and civil immunity under expanded security measures, as violence and organized crime intensify. US: Human rights groups criticized US strikes on suspected drug-trafficking boats in the Eastern Pacific after reports said three people were killed, calling them unlawful extrajudicial killings. Malawi: Police figures cited at least 42 deaths linked to sexual enhancement drugs since January, raising calls for tighter regulation and medical supervision. Ogiek (Kenya): Rights groups marked nine years since the Ogiek African Court victory, saying implementation still lags with evictions and delayed reparations. Zimbabwe: Parliament passed a contentious constitutional amendment bill reshaping presidential election rules, drawing backlash over alleged power consolidation.