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+- Added prop `autoFocus` on `EuiSelectableList`
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+**Accessibility**
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+- Improved the accessibility of `EuiSearchBarFilters` by: 
+  - adding a more descriptive `aria-label` to selection filter buttons
+  - ensuring the selection listbox is initially focused when opening of a selection popover
+