Israel bars UN chief from the country over Iran attack response | Al Jazeera

Israel’s foreign minister has declared United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres “persona non grata” and barred him from entering the country.

Lack of election observers for Tunisia vote reflects crackdown | France 24

The barring of independent election observers from Sunday’s presidential vote in Tunisia reflects a broad crackdown on rights groups ahead of the ballot which President Kais Saied is widely expected to win, activists say.

Egypt: Alaa Abdel-Fattah’s mother says she will refuse food until his release | Middle East Eye

Laila Soueif, the mother of British-Egyptian citizen Alaa Abd el-Fattah, has launched a hunger strike to protest against his continued imprisonment and says she will not eat until he is released.

Saudi fitness instructor stabbed in face while jailed over women’s rights posts | The Guardian

A Saudi Arabian fitness instructor and influencer has been stabbed in the face in prison after being jailed in January for promoting women’s rights on social media.

Human rights groups urge Egypt’s parliament to reject controversial draft of Criminal Procedures Code | The New Arab

A number of human rights organisations urged Egypt’s lower-house of parliament to reject a proposed draft of the Criminal Procedures Code, which has, in recent weeks, ignited a widespread debate in the Arab World’s most populous country.

Greenland extends detention of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson | France 24

A Greenland court has extended the detention of anti-whaling activist Paul Watson for three more weeks, pending a decision on his extradition to Japan, where he is wanted over a clash with whalers.

Campaigner who ignited euthanasia debate in Hungary dies | BBC News

A prominent Hungarian human rights lawyer who attempted to change the law on euthanasia, and shifted public opinion in the process, has died aged 47.

Georgian president refuses to sign anti-LGBTQ+ rights bill into law | The Guardian

Georgia’s president has refused to sign into law a bill aimed at severely curtailing LGBTQ+ rights, weeks after the controversial legislation was passed by the country’s parliament.

Fifa investigates Israeli ‘discrimination’ after Palestinian FA calls for sanctions | The Irish Times

Fifa has said it will undertake further investigations into the possibility of “discrimination” by Israeli football authorities, the governing body has confirmed, following claims made by the Palestinian FA (PFA) earlier this year.

Hong Kong protests: Little remains of Umbrella Movement | DW

Ten years ago, yellow umbrellas used to shield against pepper spray became a symbol of Hong Kong’s pro-democracy movement. Today, it has largely disappeared under Beijing’s tightening control.

Former lawyer pleads guilty to fraud over Iraq war claims | BBC News

Former human rights lawyer Phil Shiner has pleaded guilty to three counts of fraud, linked to claims made against British Iraq War veterans.