US Supreme Court should protect LGBT rights; Uganda cancels opposition musician’s concert ahead of Independence Day; AU should discuss a hybrid court for South Sudan war crimes; what happens to ISIS suspects in detention if Turkey invades Syria?; US bans China visas for Uighur repression; Bulgaria still detains Australian national; Lebanon is no longer a safe haven for activists; new France law is a step closer for equality in family planning.

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In a landmark hearing that could set precedence for LGBT rights across the US, yesterday, the Supreme Court heard historic cases about bias against LGBT people at workplaces.

Uganda celebrates Independence Day today, but the government continues to limit space for dissent, and press freedom.

At the end of October, the African Union and UN Security Council officials will meet with South Sudan leaders during the AU peace and security council meeting. They should discuss the establishment of a hybrid court that will handle war crimes in South Sudan.

With the increased likelihood of Turkey invading Syria, the question of what happens to all the ISIS suspects in detention, including 4000 foreigners, has become all the more urgent.

The US has imposed restrictions on Chinese officials said to be involved in repression of Uighur Muslims.

Bulgaria continues to detain an Australian national Paul “Jock” Palfreeman with no legal basis

Lebanon used to be a haven for rights defenders in the Middle East, but this has changed. A major gathering of LGBT activists had to cancel an event in Lebanon due to targeted crackdowns.

And finally, if passed, a new law in France would bring women a step closer to achieving equality by allowing same-sex couples access to IVF treatments.

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