Religion & Rights Watch: A new Pew mapping shows government restrictions on religion remain high worldwide, with countries like China, Iran, Afghanistan, and Syria scoring worst—raising questions for religious freedom abroad. Eritrea at the UN: Eritrea’s ambassador rejected a UN Human Rights Council report as flawed and based on unverified claims, arguing it ignores UN progress on health, education, and development. Asmara Culture & Education: Orotta College of Medicine and Science wrapped its 13th annual festival in Asmara with education, cultural programs, sports, fashion shows, and seminars on history’s role in society. Community Health: World Blood Donor Day was observed nationally in Asmara under “One Drop of Humanity,” with Eritrean women’s participation highlighted and blood collection figures shared. Human Stories in Motion: A report on Eritrean-Swedish footballer Alexander Isak traces how his family helped preserve Tigrinya heritage while supporting his rise. Regional Security Lens: Coverage links Horn instability to shifting alliances involving TPLF, Eritrean interests, and Al-Shabaab, warning of destabilization risks. Migration & Vulnerability: A study notes conflict tactics that target children can sharply reduce school attendance, with Eritrea cited among countries where over half of primary-age children are out of school.