AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoThird-Country Deportations: The U.S. has begun sending deportees to Liberia under a deal for up to 1,200 people, with the first 20 arriving under tight security; rights groups and lawyers are flagging legal and humanitarian concerns, while reporting also points to a $5 million payment to Liberia that contradicts earlier claims of “no compensation.” Eswatini Link: Eswatini has repatriated two nationals who were transferred to the kingdom under the same U.S. third-country policy, and the country continues to handle requests from others seeking to return home. Anti-Corruption at Home Affairs: Two Ministry of Home Affairs cleaners were dismissed after admitting they solicited money in exchange for issuing birth and marriage certificates, in a crackdown on irregular document practices. Land & Housing Enforcement: The Land Management Board is moving to finalise a policy tool to act against structures built on hills and mountainous areas, raising the prospect of demolitions. Justice Sector Regional News: Zanzibar will host the Southern and Eastern African Chief Justices Forum, bringing together senior judicial leaders to discuss reforms and court administration. Local Governance & Culture: Schools have been ordered to close during Eswatini’s Umhlanga Reed Dance week, with lessons, tests and deadlines to be rescheduled.
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