AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoPassport Power Watch: Henley & Partners’ July–Dec 2026 ranking puts Eritrea at 94 visa-free destinations, while Sweden leads (187+), the UK lands 8th, and Pakistan sits near the bottom (100th, about 30 visa-free). Migration & Travel Safety: Pope Leo XIV is set to visit Lampedusa on July 4, spotlighting the Mediterranean migrant crisis and deaths of Africans crossing from Africa toward Europe. Eritrea in International Spotlight: In a UN Human Rights Council briefing, Eritrea’s foreign affairs minister reiterated the country’s stance on the Special Rapporteur mandate, framing it as a barrier to constructive EU and international relations. Regional Mobility Context: A UN-linked IOM role is highlighted in US third-country deportation arrangements, raising concerns about returns to places with limited basic protections. Travel-Relevant Politics: Britain’s Labour government faces criticism over plans for “safe and legal” refugee sponsorship routes that could bring thousands more arrivals, with Eritreans named among likely nationalities.
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