The Israeli military has deployed white phosphorus over populated areas in Lebanon, according to human rights organizations and experts cited by international media. The use of this incendiary agent in densely populated zones violates Geneva Convention restrictions on such weapons.

Brooklyn Rivera died while in custody of Nicaragua's state authorities on May 31, sparking widespread international condemnation of the Daniel Ortega and Rosario Murillo regime. Amnesty International and other organizations have criticized the incident, marking one of the most significant diplomatic and human rights crises for the government.