AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUN Human Rights Council: Eritrea’s UN Special Rapporteur mandate was renewed for another year after a vote at the 62nd session in Geneva, with 23 states backing the resolution and Eritrean civil society pushing to keep independent monitoring amid continued rights concerns. Human Rights Advocacy: A coalition of international groups urged the Council to support the renewal, saying Eritrea has taken steps to block scrutiny and that the situation has not fundamentally improved. Asmara Cultural Policy: A workshop in Asmara (6–7 July) focused on implementing UNESCO’s 2003 Convention for safeguarding intangible cultural heritage and preparing nomination files, with Japan and UNESCO’s Eastern Africa office supporting. Diaspora & Skills: Eritrean nationals in Switzerland held their annual festival in Lausanne, while Asmara Technical School graduated 136 trainees in trades including auto mechanics, construction, electronics, and metalwork. Justice & Community Impact (Eritrean-linked): In Glasgow, the family of Amen Teklay said it wants “justice not revenge” after two teenagers were cleared of murdering him, as the case drew renewed attention to youth safety and accountability.
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