AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoProtest Crackdown & Civil Society Safety: Kenya’s Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen says suspects behind a disruption of a post-budget forum at Nairobi’s All Saints Cathedral have been arrested, with more expected, after “hired goons” derailed the meeting. Climate Budget Fight: Bangladesh climate groups warn the proposed FY2026-27 budget allots only 0.76% of GDP for climate spending—far below what’s needed for adaptation—urging at least 3% and stronger coastal protection and water systems. Human Rights Under Pressure: Iran sentenced Kurdish artist Mehdi Pakmehr to 6 years and 70 lashes, while rights groups warn more Kurdish prisoners face execution. Anti-Immigrant Backlash: South African civil society groups push back against a viral claim that foreign nationals must leave by June 30, stressing immigration enforcement is the state’s job, not vigilantes. Democracy & Education Mobilization: Barcelona teachers, families, and students marched demanding a major agreement for public education and warning the crisis is bigger than classrooms. UK Far-Right Detention: Tommy Robinson says he was detained at Heathrow and had his phone seized under counter-terror border powers after posting about Northern Ireland riots. G7 Protest in Geneva: Thousands marched against the G7, with organizers distributing a guide for demonstrators and police detention.
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