Eritrea

Country Eritrea
Capital Asmara
Continent Africa
Currency Nakfa(ERN)
Languages Tigrinya, Arabic & English

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Introduction

The UN awarded Eritrea to Ethiopia in 1952 as part of a federation. Ethiopia's annexation of Eritrea as a province 10 years later sparked a 30-year struggle for independence that ended in 1991 with Eritrean rebels defeating governmental forces; independence was overwhelmingly approved in a 1993 referendum. A two-and-a-half-year border war with Ethiopia that erupted in 1998 ended under UN auspices in December 2000. Eritrea hosted a UN peacekeeping operation that monitored a 25 km-wide Temporary Security Zone (TSZ) on the border with Ethiopia. Eritrea's denial of fuel to the mission caused the UN to withdraw the mission and terminate its mandate 31 July 2008. An international commission, organized to resolve the border dispute, posted its findings in 2002. However, both parties have been unable to reach agreement on implementing the decision. On 30 November 2007, the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission remotely demarcated the border by coordinates and dissolved itself, leaving Ethiopia still occupying several tracts of disputed territory, including the town of Badme. Eritrea accepted the EEBC's "virtual demarcation" decision and called on Ethiopia to remove its troops from the TSZ that it states is Eritrean territory. Ethiopia has not accepted the virtual demarcation decision.

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Eritrea - Wikipedia
Eritrea - CIA World Fact Book
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This African Country Is Compared To North Korea. Know Why - NDTVThis African Country Is Compared To North Korea. Know Why  NDTV

Maxay tahay sababta ka dambeysa safarrada is daba joogga ah ee madaxweynaha uu ku tagayo Eritrea - BBC.comMaxay tahay sababta ka dambeysa safarrada is daba joogga ah ee madaxweynaha uu ku tagayo Eritrea  BBC.com

World Report 2024: Eritrea - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2024: Eritrea  Human Rights Watch

Eritrea: The Rise of the Date Palm Sector - United Nations Development ProgrammeEritrea: The Rise of the Date Palm Sector  United Nations Development Programme

Another Eritrean clash in Netherlands, police cars torched in The Hague | Mint - MintAnother Eritrean clash in Netherlands, police cars torched in The Hague | Mint  Mint

FIFA World Cup 2026: Eritrea withdraws from qualifying days before first game against Morocco - SportstarFIFA World Cup 2026: Eritrea withdraws from qualifying days before first game against Morocco  Sportstar

Egypt, Eritrea discuss regional issues, bilateral cooperation - Dailynewsegypt - Daily News EgyptEgypt, Eritrea discuss regional issues, bilateral cooperation - Dailynewsegypt  Daily News Egypt

Eritrea | General Assembly - General Assembly of the United Nations General DebateEritrea | General Assembly  General Assembly of the United Nations General Debate

23rd Anniversary of the Algiers Agreement between the Governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea - United States ... - Department of State23rd Anniversary of the Algiers Agreement between the Governments of Ethiopia and Eritrea - United States ...  Department of State

13th All-Africa Games: Eritrea's cyclists take 8th place in the medals table - SPORT NEWS AFRICA13th All-Africa Games: Eritrea's cyclists take 8th place in the medals table  SPORT NEWS AFRICA

Taking Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions Seriously - United States Institute of PeaceTaking Ethiopia-Eritrea Tensions Seriously  United States Institute of Peace

Technical Assistance to Civil Society Organisations CSOs' in Eritrea - EEASTechnical Assistance to Civil Society Organisations CSOs' in Eritrea  EEAS

EU president and EU leaders to travel to Egypt for Tunisia-style migration deal - RFI EnglishEU president and EU leaders to travel to Egypt for Tunisia-style migration deal  RFI English

Sudan's army chief al-Burhan embarks on visit to Eritrea - Anadolu AgencySudan's army chief al-Burhan embarks on visit to Eritrea  Anadolu Agency

Eritrea - Global Centre for the Responsibility to ProtectEritrea  Global Centre for the Responsibility to Protect

Eritrea Rejects Statement made by UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights - TesfaNewsEritrea Rejects Statement made by UN Assistant Secretary-General for Human Rights  TesfaNews

Group and Eritrea strengthen partnership for growth | African Development Bank Group - African Development BankGroup and Eritrea strengthen partnership for growth | African Development Bank Group  African Development Bank

Home - Eritrea | The Netherlands and Eritrea - The Netherlands and YouHome - Eritrea | The Netherlands and Eritrea  The Netherlands and You

Ethiopia PM Abiy Ahmed eyes Red Sea port, inflaming tensions - BBC.comEthiopia PM Abiy Ahmed eyes Red Sea port, inflaming tensions  BBC.com

Somalia claims Eritrea's support in row with Ethiopia over port deal - Anadolu AgencySomalia claims Eritrea's support in row with Ethiopia over port deal  Anadolu Agency

EU & UNICEF sign a 2-year agreement to combat Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Underage Marriage in Eritrea - EEASEU & UNICEF sign a 2-year agreement to combat Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) and Underage Marriage in Eritrea  EEAS

Eritrea: Dire Rights Record Should be Publicly Condemned - Human Rights WatchEritrea: Dire Rights Record Should be Publicly Condemned  Human Rights Watch

Missing in action: How Eritrean football was deflated at home and abroad - Al Jazeera EnglishMissing in action: How Eritrean football was deflated at home and abroad  Al Jazeera English

Eritrea's Msilam Dam to bolster food security and change lives for the better - African Development BankEritrea's Msilam Dam to bolster food security and change lives for the better  African Development Bank

New artemisinin-resistant malaria parasite detected in Eritrea - News-Medical.NetNew artemisinin-resistant malaria parasite detected in Eritrea  News-Medical.Net

Eritrea accuses Mossad of stirring up Tel Aviv mob violence between expat groups - The Times of IsraelEritrea accuses Mossad of stirring up Tel Aviv mob violence between expat groups  The Times of Israel

Hundreds of Eritrean opposition supporters arrested in Stuttgart - BBC.comHundreds of Eritrean opposition supporters arrested in Stuttgart  BBC.com

Eritrea: First solar energy and storage system gets off the ground - ESI-Africa.comEritrea: First solar energy and storage system gets off the ground  ESI-Africa.com

Israel: Netanyahu wants immediate deportation of Eritreans after Tel Aviv violence - BBC.comIsrael: Netanyahu wants immediate deportation of Eritreans after Tel Aviv violence  BBC.com

'Women's Councils: models, skills and voice for a just society in Eritrea' - EEAS'Women's Councils: models, skills and voice for a just society in Eritrea'  EEAS

Eritrea Case Study | Climate Refugees | Othering & Belonging Institute - Othering & Belonging InstituteEritrea Case Study | Climate Refugees | Othering & Belonging Institute  Othering & Belonging Institute

Agricultural experts chart a roadmap to boost crop yields in Eritrea and Ethiopia - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsAgricultural experts chart a roadmap to boost crop yields in Eritrea and Ethiopia  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

RSF recounts Eritrea's press freedom failings to African human rights body - Reporters sans frontičresRSF recounts Eritrea's press freedom failings to African human rights body  Reporters sans frontičres

Israel: Police clash with rioting Eritrean rivals - BBC.comIsrael: Police clash with rioting Eritrean rivals  BBC.com

Remembering Segen, from Eritrea: A poet who died after crossing the Mediterranean - InfoMigrantsRemembering Segen, from Eritrea: A poet who died after crossing the Mediterranean  InfoMigrants

Why were Eritrean factions fighting on the streets of Israel’s Tel Aviv? - Al Jazeera EnglishWhy were Eritrean factions fighting on the streets of Israel’s Tel Aviv?  Al Jazeera English

Tigray Versus Eritrea Relations Assessment - Grey DynamicsTigray Versus Eritrea Relations Assessment  Grey Dynamics

Presidents of Eritrea, Somalia discuss strengthening bilateral relations| Gulf Times - Gulf TimesPresidents of Eritrea, Somalia discuss strengthening bilateral relations| Gulf Times  Gulf Times

Ethiopia and Eritrea Fought the TPLF Together. Now They Might Fight Each Other—Again - Foreign PolicyEthiopia and Eritrea Fought the TPLF Together. Now They Might Fight Each Other—Again  Foreign Policy

Dozens of people injured in clashes between rival Eritrean groups in Israel - Al Jazeera EnglishDozens of people injured in clashes between rival Eritrean groups in Israel  Al Jazeera English

Following Ethiopia-Somaliland deal, Somalia looks to Eritrea, Egypt for help - Al-MonitorFollowing Ethiopia-Somaliland deal, Somalia looks to Eritrea, Egypt for help  Al-Monitor

Madaxweyne Xasan Sheekh muxuu kala hadlay dhiggiisa Eritrea? - Garowe OnlineMadaxweyne Xasan Sheekh muxuu kala hadlay dhiggiisa Eritrea?  Garowe Online

Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki - ?????Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki  ?????

UKMTO reports incident offshore Eritrea's Assab, authorities investigating - Reuters UKUKMTO reports incident offshore Eritrea's Assab, authorities investigating  Reuters UK

Eritrea country profile - BBC.comEritrea country profile  BBC.com

Lampedusa shipwreck: Sirens sound to remember Eritrean victims - BBC.comLampedusa shipwreck: Sirens sound to remember Eritrean victims  BBC.com

Is Eritrea stoking conflicts between its migrants abroad? - DW (English)Is Eritrea stoking conflicts between its migrants abroad?  DW (English)

Li Qiang Meets with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki - ?????Li Qiang Meets with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki  ?????

Ethiopia and Eritrea: Is a new war looming? – DW – 11/14/2023 - DW (English)Ethiopia and Eritrea: Is a new war looming? – DW – 11/14/2023  DW (English)

Over 200 arrested in Germany after violence at Eritrean diaspora event - Al Jazeera EnglishOver 200 arrested in Germany after violence at Eritrean diaspora event  Al Jazeera English

Israel's Netanyahu calls for deportation of Eritrean refugee 'rioters' - Al Jazeera EnglishIsrael's Netanyahu calls for deportation of Eritrean refugee 'rioters'  Al Jazeera English

Final group of Yemeni fishermen held in Eritrea return home - Arab NewsFinal group of Yemeni fishermen held in Eritrea return home  Arab News

UNSDG | Secretary-General appoints Ms. Nahla Valji of Canada as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Eritrea - United Nations Sustainable Development GroupUNSDG | Secretary-General appoints Ms. Nahla Valji of Canada as the United Nations Resident Coordinator in Eritrea  United Nations Sustainable Development Group

In Eritrea’s prison gulag, nightly torture and horrific conditions - The Washington PostIn Eritrea’s prison gulag, nightly torture and horrific conditions  The Washington Post

Eritrea: Activity Assessment Meeting of Central Region Education Office - Africa.comEritrea: Activity Assessment Meeting of Central Region Education Office  Africa.com

Flynas Expands African Network With Eritrea Route - Aviation WeekFlynas Expands African Network With Eritrea Route  Aviation Week

Eritrea Travel Advice & Safety - SmartravellerEritrea Travel Advice & Safety  Smartraveller

Eritreans in Tel Aviv unsure if they fear Netanyahu or other Eritreans more - Al Jazeera EnglishEritreans in Tel Aviv unsure if they fear Netanyahu or other Eritreans more  Al Jazeera English

Arrimaha Soomaaliya ay ka mid tahay ee ay ka shireen madaxda Masar iyo Eritrea - BBC.comArrimaha Soomaaliya ay ka mid tahay ee ay ka shireen madaxda Masar iyo Eritrea  BBC.com

A Divided Diaspora and the Future of Eritrea: A Live Panel Discussion | Othering & Belonging Institute - Othering & Belonging InstituteA Divided Diaspora and the Future of Eritrea: A Live Panel Discussion | Othering & Belonging Institute  Othering & Belonging Institute

China and Russia pursue Eritrea for its strategic location in Africa - South China Morning PostChina and Russia pursue Eritrea for its strategic location in Africa  South China Morning Post

Is landlocked Ethiopia starting another war over ports in Horn of Africa? - Al Jazeera EnglishIs landlocked Ethiopia starting another war over ports in Horn of Africa?  Al Jazeera English

Human Rights Watch World Report 2002: Africa: Eritrea - Human Rights WatchHuman Rights Watch World Report 2002: Africa: Eritrea  Human Rights Watch

Eritrean troops ‘committed war crimes’ in Ethiopia after peace deal: Report - Al Jazeera EnglishEritrean troops ‘committed war crimes’ in Ethiopia after peace deal: Report  Al Jazeera English

Eritrea travel advice - GOV.UKEritrea travel advice  GOV.UK

Eritrea rejoins East Africa bloc after exit 16 years ago - Al Jazeera EnglishEritrea rejoins East Africa bloc after exit 16 years ago  Al Jazeera English

Ethiopia: Eritrean soldiers committed war crimes and possible crimes against humanity after signing of agreement to ... - Amnesty InternationalEthiopia: Eritrean soldiers committed war crimes and possible crimes against humanity after signing of agreement to ...  Amnesty International

From Eritrean migrant to activist, the story of Abraham Tesfai - InfoMigrantsFrom Eritrean migrant to activist, the story of Abraham Tesfai  InfoMigrants

EU Ambassador in Eritrea presents his credentials - EEASEU Ambassador in Eritrea presents his credentials  EEAS

Eritrean Troops Accused of Abducting Farmers, Stealing Livestock in Ethiopia's Tigray - Voice of America - VOA NewsEritrean Troops Accused of Abducting Farmers, Stealing Livestock in Ethiopia's Tigray  Voice of America - VOA News

Germany and Eritrea: Bilateral relations - Federal Foreign Office - Auswärtiges AmtGermany and Eritrea: Bilateral relations - Federal Foreign Office  Auswärtiges Amt

Giessen Eritrea festival clashes leave 26 police officers injured - BBC.comGiessen Eritrea festival clashes leave 26 police officers injured  BBC.com

Eritrea: President Isaias Afwerki returned back home - African BusinessEritrea: President Isaias Afwerki returned back home  African Business

Eritrean diaspora vow to continue disrupting festivals that ‘promote dictatorship’ - The GuardianEritrean diaspora vow to continue disrupting festivals that ‘promote dictatorship’  The Guardian

Eritrea withdraw from World Cup qualifiers - ReutersEritrea withdraw from World Cup qualifiers  Reuters

Netanyahu’s call to deport Eritreans shows Israel’s racism is global - Al Jazeera EnglishNetanyahu’s call to deport Eritreans shows Israel’s racism is global  Al Jazeera English

Eritrean refugees killed in road accident in Kenya - GhanaWebEritrean refugees killed in road accident in Kenya  GhanaWeb

The Eritrean War of Independence: How Eritrea Won its Freedom - The CollectorThe Eritrean War of Independence: How Eritrea Won its Freedom  The Collector

Agricultural experts chart a roadmap to boost crop yields in Eritrea and Ethiopia - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United NationsAgricultural experts chart a roadmap to boost crop yields in Eritrea and Ethiopia  Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

At least 30 Christians arrested in Eritrea as police raid baby's first birthday party - Open Doors UKAt least 30 Christians arrested in Eritrea as police raid baby's first birthday party  Open Doors UK

‘People are under siege’: why Ethiopia’s war in Tigray isn’t over - The Guardian‘People are under siege’: why Ethiopia’s war in Tigray isn’t over  The Guardian

Eritrea Rejoins East African Bloc Nearly 16 Years After Walkout - Voice of America - VOA NewsEritrea Rejoins East African Bloc Nearly 16 Years After Walkout  Voice of America - VOA News

Eritrea : Seized by RSF and its partners, UN Working Group calls for the immediate release of journalist Dawit Isaak ... - Reporters sans frontičresEritrea : Seized by RSF and its partners, UN Working Group calls for the immediate release of journalist Dawit Isaak ...  Reporters sans frontičres

Sudan's military chief visits Eritrea to discuss Sudan conflict with the president - The Associated PressSudan's military chief visits Eritrea to discuss Sudan conflict with the president  The Associated Press

Israel's Netanyahu says he wants Eritrean migrants involved in violent clashes to be deported - The Associated PressIsrael's Netanyahu says he wants Eritrean migrants involved in violent clashes to be deported  The Associated Press

UN experts urge Ethiopia to stop deporting, detaining Eritreans - Al Jazeera EnglishUN experts urge Ethiopia to stop deporting, detaining Eritreans  Al Jazeera English

Scores injured after protesters against Eritrea's government attack cultural festival in Sweden - Africanews EnglishScores injured after protesters against Eritrea's government attack cultural festival in Sweden  Africanews English

Rival Eritrean groups clash in Israel, leaving dozens hurt in worst confrontation in recent memory - The Associated PressRival Eritrean groups clash in Israel, leaving dozens hurt in worst confrontation in recent memory  The Associated Press

Eritrea rejoins east Africa trade and security bloc IGAD after 16 years - Africanews EnglishEritrea rejoins east Africa trade and security bloc IGAD after 16 years  Africanews English

Eritrean migrants involved in violent clashes should be deported, Israel’s Netanyahu says - NBC NewsEritrean migrants involved in violent clashes should be deported, Israel’s Netanyahu says  NBC News

Eritrea's repressive government criticizes exiles who attack overseas festivals as 'asylum scum' - The Associated PressEritrea's repressive government criticizes exiles who attack overseas festivals as 'asylum scum'  The Associated Press

UNDP Eritrea Annual Report 2022 - United Nations Development ProgrammeUNDP Eritrea Annual Report 2022  United Nations Development Programme

Eritrea celebrates World Children's Day with memorable programmes by and for children - UNICEFEritrea celebrates World Children's Day with memorable programmes by and for children  UNICEF

African Games: Eritrea grab five medals in Cycling - Modern GhanaAfrican Games: Eritrea grab five medals in Cycling  Modern Ghana

Ethiopia: Rights experts denounce mass deportation of Eritreans - UN NewsEthiopia: Rights experts denounce mass deportation of Eritreans  UN News

Blinken Urges Eritrea Pullout Year After Tigray Peace Deal - Barron'sBlinken Urges Eritrea Pullout Year After Tigray Peace Deal  Barron's

Eritrea - OCHAEritrea  OCHA

Eritrea withdrew from 2026 World Cup qualifying ‘over fears players will flee’ - The GuardianEritrea withdrew from 2026 World Cup qualifying ‘over fears players will flee’  The Guardian

Sudan conflict: The Eritrean refugees caught between two crises - BBC.comSudan conflict: The Eritrean refugees caught between two crises  BBC.com

Unwanted and unprotected: Displaced Eritreans caught by conflict, crisis, and cruelty - Eritrea - ReliefWebUnwanted and unprotected: Displaced Eritreans caught by conflict, crisis, and cruelty - Eritrea  ReliefWeb