[rpd] Require newly created AS-SETs to have hierarchical names AFPUB-2026-ASN-001-DRAFT01.

[Jaco Kroon]

Hi,

On 2026/06/01 11:31, Emmanuel Vitus wrote:
>
> I support this proposal.
>
> The problem of AS-SET name collisions across IRR databases is real and 
> well documented. Requiring hierarchical names for newly created 
> AS-SETs is a pragmatic approach that improves uniqueness, strengthens 
> authorization and aligns AFRINIC with practices already adopted by 
> other RIRs.
>
> One point of clarification would be helpful. Has AFRINIC experienced 
> documented cases where such collisions have affected operators within 
> the region?
>
I'm aware of two cases, not going to disclose those details though.

Kind regards,
Jaco
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