Ebola Response Under Strain (DR Congo): A strike shut down an Ebola treatment center in Ituri, as WHO warns the outbreak could last up to a year—raising alarms for civil society and response workers over unpaid wages. Civil Liberties & Policing (US): DHS subpoenas pulled years of financial records from a labor union and climate group during Minnesota’s anti-ICE protest crackdown, despite no crime allegations—fueling fresh scrutiny of federal surveillance. Death Penalty Protest (US): Faith groups across multiple states tolled bells and held vigils as three death-row inmates were scheduled for execution, with advocates pushing for mercy and dignity. GBV & Sex Work Safety (South Africa): Activists say violence against sex workers is rising in Phoenix, Tongaat, Verulam, Chatsworth and Merebank, calling for urgent legal reform and better protection. Anti-ICE Protest Surveillance (Minnesota): Documents show federal investigations extended beyond leaders to rank-and-file donors and members, deepening concerns about intimidation and chilling civic action. Elections & Rights (Bangladesh): Dhaka police arrested 72 people, including 53 Awami League activists, in raids tied to plans around August 15—highlighting ongoing political pressure. Activist-Led Accountability (Philippines): The Philippine Truth Commission will hold its first public truth-telling session on Duterte-era drug war abuses with civil society participation, aiming to center victims’ accounts and share findings with authorities. Renewables Blocked Locally (US): A new analysis finds many US counties are effectively halting utility-scale wind and solar, as local bans and moratoriums slow the clean-energy buildout. Corporate DEI Rollback (US): Most S&P 100 firms have dropped explicit board diversity criteria since 2023, reflecting a broader retreat from DEI language. Community Safety & Infrastructure (UK): In Clacton, Nigel Farage won the by-election but refused to attend the count amid claims of threats, while his parliamentary finance investigation restarts automatically.