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Eritrea’s Isaias Afwerki: a tactical authoritarian who might be president for life

The Conversation — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 10:21:21 +0000

He's a brooding, taciturn figure, who has dominated Eritrean politics since the 1970s, and there are few signs of an effective challenge to his rule.

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The Eritrea-Ethiopia peace deal is yet to show dividends

Institute for Security Studies — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 07:21:35 +0000

Tensions in both countries relating to Ethiopia’s Tigray regional state are hampering progress.

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Eritrean migrants face torture in Libya: What the international community can do

The Conversation — Wed, 20 Nov 2019 11:49:57 +0000

In Libya, a lack of authority has allowed the ongoing kidnapping and extortion of migrants. What can European countries do to prevent the murder and torture of migrants?

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Haben Girma: The deafblind Eritrean-American activist who overcame seemingly insurmountable odds

Kylie Kiunguyu — Thu, 25 Apr 2019 11:05:26 +0000

Haben Girma is an inspirational Eritrean-American who overcame enormous hurdles to become the first deafblind graduate of Harvard Law School. She has released a self-titled book about her incredible life story, which took her from isolation to the world stage.

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Sanctions are being lifted against Eritrea. Here’s why

The Conversation — Fri, 16 Nov 2018 10:05:42 +0000

The lifting of UN Sanctions is unlikely to end internal and external pressure for reform and greater democracy in Eritrea.

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