UN Rights Fight: Worldwide Eritrean Community urges UN Human Rights Council states to renew the UN Special Rapporteur’s mandate on human rights in Eritrea as Geneva debates eight candidates to replace Mohamed Abdelsalam Babiker, keeping scrutiny on Eritrea’s closed political space. Diplomatic Push: EEPA reports on Egypt and Eritrea strengthening bilateral relations, signaling continued regional engagement. Foreign Policy Context: EEPA’s situation reports also track Sudan’s escalating violence and humanitarian collapse, underscoring the wider Horn of Africa pressures shaping Eritrea’s neighborhood. Humanitarian Symbolism: Pope Leo XIV marks U.S. Independence Day from Lampedusa, calling for Europe to “welcome, protect and assist” migrants—an international moral spotlight that resonates with Eritrean diaspora concerns. Local Development: Asmara’s College of Business and Social Science graduates 1,018 students, with Eritrea’s Information Minister stressing human-resource investment and professional capacity. Vocational Training: Halay Technical School graduates 44 trainees in computer maintenance, networking, and metal works, highlighting government-backed skills-building. Justice News (Diaspora): In Glasgow, two teens found not guilty in the sword killing of 15-year-old Amen Teklay, after court deliberations centered on self-defence.