Human Rights at the UN: In Geneva, CIVICUS warned that Eritrea’s civic space is “entirely closed,” citing suppression of expression, association and assembly, and escalating unlawful detentions, including long-term imprisonment of journalists, while urging the Human Rights Council to spotlight grave violations. EU Pressure on Cross-Border Repression: The European Parliament adopted a second motion urging EU action against transnational repression, describing how critics abroad face intimidation through surveillance, harassment and denial of consular services. Eritrea Pushes Back at the UN: Eritrea rejected the Special Rapporteur’s report as methodologically flawed and unsupported by independently verified information, arguing it overweights allegations from external actors. Africa Day in Asmara: Eritrea marked Africa Day with government and diplomatic participation, with Foreign Minister Osman Saleh linking the theme to water availability and safe sanitation under Agenda 2063. Martyrs Day Sanitation Drive: Popular environmental sanitation campaigns were carried out across Eritrea’s Central Region ahead of 20 June, including at Asmara Martyrs Cemetery and Halibet Hospital, with defense forces and government workers involved. Red Sea Diplomacy: Reports say President Isaias Afwerki visited Cairo again, following a maritime cooperation push where Egypt and Eritrea argue Red Sea security is the responsibility of littoral states.