UN Human Rights Watch: A UN special rapporteur says Eritrea’s rights situation is worsening, citing enforced disappearances, prolonged incommunicado detention, torture, and persecution of political opponents, journalists, and religious communities, while noting the mandate’s future is uncertain as the HRC timeline approaches. EU Pressure on Eritrea: The EU calls on Eritrea to conduct credible, independent investigations into alleged wartime and post-war abuses by its military in Ethiopia’s Tigray, and to end indefinite national/military service, including alleged child conscription, gender-based violence, and forced labour. Eritrea Martyrs Day: Eritrea marked 20 June with wreath-laying, candlelight vigils, walkathons, cultural performances, and tree-planting across Asmara, Gash Barka, and Anseba, with officials reiterating national pledges to support martyrs’ families. Ethiopia Election Fallout: Ethiopia’s Prosperity Party won a landslide in June 1 parliamentary elections, taking about 90% of seats, but voting was disrupted by insecurity (including 143 polling stations not opening) and Tigray was again excluded, raising fears of renewed instability. Horn of Africa Security: A regional report warns of porous borders fueling arms, trafficking, and contraband, highlighting Ethiopia-led discussions on strengthening governance and security in border areas.