AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoHunger Strike Watch: India’s Sonam Wangchuk hit day 17 of an indefinite fast over exam irregularities, with celebrities like Zeenat Aman urging “peaceful dialogue” as civil society signatories (1,800+) and actors push him to end the strike amid worsening health. Legal Accountability: In the US, Mahmoud Khalil filed a federal lawsuit alleging a “public-private” conspiracy to suppress pro-Israel critics via doxing, jailing and attempted deportations, naming Trump administration officials, the Heritage Foundation, and surveillance groups. Free Press Under Pressure: Cambodia sentenced online journalist Lout Sophal to two years after reporting frontline troops facing water shortages, drawing condemnation from press groups. Education & Child Safety: Tanzania launched a Safe Learning Assessment as stakeholders demand stronger action against violence in schools, while Malawi’s parliament committed to an inquiry into foundational learning failures. Civic Power vs. Security: Nigeria’s lawmakers and civil society face renewed calls for transparency and youth input as leaders back state police and power devolution. Data Center Backlash: Hamilton, Canada, is poised to vote on a data center moratorium, as activists argue for guardrails on energy and community impacts.
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