Civil Society & Accountability (Philippines): Tindig Pilipinas criticized an Iglesia ni Cristo rally defending Sen. Rodante Marcoleta, arguing mass demonstrations shouldn’t be used to shield a politician from a plunder case tied to alleged non-disclosure of campaign donations. Urban Safety & Regulation (India): A new look at Delhi’s Hauz Rani guest house fire highlights the same pattern as the 1997 Uphaar tragedy: illegal construction, weak enforcement, and corruption undermining fire safety. Press Freedom Under Pressure (Uganda): Amnesty International urged Uganda to stop harassment of activists and restore media freedom after the army chief ordered closures affecting Nation Media Group outlets. Human Rights Oversight (Sri Lanka): The UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture completed a second visit, meeting officials and civil society under OPCAT to assess torture prevention efforts. Anti-Drug Abuses (Philippines): Human Rights Watch warned extrajudicial killings continue under the Philippines’ anti-drug campaign, calling for investigations and an end to the policy. Anti-Corruption Appointments (Bulgaria): President Iliana Yotova nominated Pavel Gaidarov to the Anti-Corruption Commission, with public bodies invited to submit opinions. Public Finance & Access to Credit (Greece): Reuters reports Greece’s non-performing loan backlog still blocks many citizens and small businesses from borrowing, keeping recovery uneven. Electoral Integrity Debate (India): A journalist’s passport delay tied to electoral roll revisions reignited debate over whether exclusion from voter lists can affect citizenship rights. Migration Protests & Civic Space (South Africa): Ahead of and during June 30 anti-immigration marches, authorities stressed lawful protest and warned against vigilantism and looting, while civic groups push for election reform.