It is hardly news to say that Eritrea is repressive, or that it has no democracy. But for many years…
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Celebrating Eritrean independence by protest: the Australian diaspora
Eritreans from Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide attended the demonstration. Letters were sent to the Australian government, the…
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Celebrating independence by protest: Yiakl Eritrea around the world
It’s hard to keep up! So many protests – from Stockholm via Washington to Australia, with this wonderful message. Photos…
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Eritrea: The State of the Nation
INTRODUCTION (1) Between December 2018 and May 2019, a diverse group of Eritrean professionals met in Nairobi, Kenya and online…
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On this year’s Independence Day, Eritreans are dreaming of a post-Afwerki Eritrea
Eritreans have peace, now they want freedom On this year’s Independence Day, Eritreans are dreaming of a post-Afwerki Eritrea. by…
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Eritrea’s economy in difficulties: needs urgent review – IMF
Source: IMF Eritrea: International Monetary Fund (IMF) Staff completes 2019 Article IV Mission Eritrea is in a difficult economic situation…
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Eritrea: International petition to halt EU aid using national conscripts to build roads
Petition presented to the European Commission Source: Connections (17.05.2019) In April 2019 we learned about a project of the European…
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Turkey and the New Scramble for Africa: Ottoman Designs or Unfounded Fears?
Source: Lawfare By Zach Vertin Sunday, May 19, 2019, 10:00 AM Photo Credit: via Anadolu Agency Editor’s Note: Turkey has…
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Eritrea: the UN Human Rights Council should ensure continued scrutiny
Source: Defend Defencers 17 May 2019 In a paper released today, DefendDefenders calls on the UN Human Rights Council to…
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Eritrean regime, fearful of protests, blocks internet access
Eritrea blocks social media, reportedly to curb planned protests Source: Africa News Eritrea Eritreans are unable to access social media…
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