There is deep anger in Sudan – both inside Khartoum and outside the capital – at the rising price of…
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Author: Martin Plaut
Eritrea – Sudan border closure and troops build-up
It has been widely reported that the Eritrea-Sudanese border is closed and that Khartoum has moved troops to the area….
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Ethiopia’s ruling party’s marathon meeting summarised
The lengthy December meeting (17 days long) of Ethiopia’s EPRDF produced a very long statement, which is summarised here. It…
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UAE-backed Egyptian forces arrive in Eritrea
January 4, 2018 at 3:08 pm Source: Middle East Monitor Egyptian security forces [file photo] January 4, 2018 at 3:08…
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Eritreans seeking asylum in USA jailed in Mexico: “We can’t give up. We don’t have an option”
Asylum seekers overwhelming US processing in San Diego ports Source: LA Times Kate Morrissey So many people fleeing persecution in…
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Dramatic 80 per cent decline in Horn refugees arriving in Italy via Libya
This report, by the Regional Mixed Migration Secretariat, gives a clear indication of how increasing restrictions and dangers have had a…
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World Bank Eritrea Reports
In 1994 the World Bank produced two definitive reports on Eritrea. Entitled ‘Options and Strategies for Growth’ they are rare…
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Italy plans troop deployment to Niger in latest move to offshore refugees
The Italian government, determined to prevent further African refugees from landing on its soil, is planning to deploy troops to…
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Thousands of Eritrean and Sudanese refugees given 90 days to leave Israel or face prison
Source: Haaretz Thousands of asylum seekers from Eritrea and Sudan will soon be told to leave Israel within three months…
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UAE bases in Eritrea; Eritrea and Yemeni war
This comprehensive report provides a summary of the UAE’s military involvement in Eritrea. The UAE uses the port of Assab…
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