Freedom of Information: Malaysia’s FOI Bill 2026 faces scrutiny after a minister warned against “everything prohibited” rules that could curb media freedom and public access. Civil Society Under Pressure: Turkey’s LGBTI+ crackdown has drawn a letter from 450+ groups urging an end to digital restrictions, raids, and mass detentions. Digital Rights: Bangladesh’s draft Cyber Protection (Amendment) Act 2026 is condemned for vague terms that could chill speech and public-interest reporting. UN Civic Space: CIVICUS flags reprisals and the UN’s funding squeeze as threats to human rights defenders and Special Procedures, calling for transparent civil society consultation. Legal Accountability: China’s top court issued rules to stop criminal cases being used to derail civil and commercial disputes, aiming to protect property rights. Press Freedom in Practice: Mexico faces rising lawsuits targeting journalists, with watchdogs saying legal action is now a tool to silence media. Civic Participation: Kaduna begins a project to map barriers to citizen influence over decisions, with civil society pushing for wider participation beyond consultations. Safety & Rights: South Africa’s September 30 refugee deadline is heightening fear of attacks, while parents are urged to intensify child safety during school holidays. Humanitarian/Health: Kenya’s One Health conference will bring governments and civil society together to strengthen prevention and response to emerging threats.