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The CJP protest, which began as a march in Delhi, has become a nationwide movement in India. Demonstrations erupted following police action against CJP protesters and activist Sonam Wangchuk, with students, political parties, and civil society groups joining the protests.

Civil society groups are urging Malaysian billionaire Syed Mokhtar Al-Bukhary to revoke Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem's appointment as executive chairman of MMC Port Holdings due to alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein. Bin Sulayem resigned from Dubai's DP World five months prior amid scrutiny over his email exchanges with Epstein.

DRC President Felix Tshisekedi has agreed to initiate national dialogue with the political opposition amid growing pressure over proposed constitutional amendments. The move follows sustained calls from civil society groups for such discussions.

Civil society groups in Maharashtra are requesting a two-month extension for the Special Investigating Officer (SIR). The extension aims to address ongoing concerns related to the investigation process.

SSS released a journalist linked to activist and presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. Sowore attributed the release to pressure from Nigerians, civil society groups, and lawyers demanding her freedom.

Thousands in Germany protested against the far-right AfD party in Erfurt, blocking roads to its annual conference. The protest involved unions, civil society groups, and left-wing parties as police were deployed ahead of the event.

Kenya commemorates two years since protests against the 2024 Finance Bill turned violent, with a police crackdown resulting in over 60 deaths and hundreds injured. Civil society groups plan to protest again, raising fears of further government violence as such tactics have become increasingly common in recent years.

Mozambique's criminal police face accusations of using spy networks to target government critics, with civil society groups reporting abductions and killings by security forces. The National Criminal Investigation Service (Sernic) is under investigation for alleged political involvement.

On June 1st, Kenya's Nairobi saw protests by women's rights organizations and civil society groups demanding action against rising femicide and gender-based violence. They emphasized the urgency of women's right to exist without violence.

House Democratic leaders, led by Hakeem Jeffries, shifted from allowing free votes on extending Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to opposing a short-term renewal after President Trump nominated Bill Pulte as spy chief. The 218–198 defeat of the measure followed a forceful statement from Democratic leaders, with civil society groups urging continued opposition unless major reforms are included.

Civil society organizations and oil-producing communities in Akwa Ibom protested at the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) office, demanding accountability for $270 million in gas flare penalties. The protesters highlighted worsening environmental pollution and neglect in the affected areas.

Nigeria's Abdulsalam discusses building free cybertools for British organizations to address structural vulnerabilities affecting small firms, NHS trusts, and civil society groups.