Human Rights Watch is warning countries not to rush into restoring diplomatic ties with Eritrea without clear steps toward justice and accountability. Reports say the United States is considering easing sanctions that were imposed over serious human rights abuses linked to Eritrean forces during the war in Ethiopia’s Tigray region. However, rights groups argue that [...]
The regime in Eritrea is shaped by a strong focus on control, security, and survival. It comes from a long history of war and struggle, which has made the government cautious and highly centralized. Leaders see many outside influences as potential threats, so they limit political freedom and avoid open systems that could weaken their [...]
The education system in Eritrea has grown since independence, with more schools and more children attending classes than before. On the surface, this looks like progress, but the reality is more complex. The government closely controls what students learn and how teachers teach. Subjects like history and citizenship are shaped to promote loyalty to the [...]
Christians in Eritrea are facing serious challenges to their freedom of religion. Many have been arrested simply for practicing their faith in churches that are not officially recognized by the government. Although some prisoners were recently released, they were forced to sign papers promising not to worship freely again. This condition limits their freedom and [...]
Eritrea is one of the world's main sources of refugees, despite its small population. Many people leave because of strict government control and a lack of freedom under President Isaias Afwerki. Citizens are forced into long national service, often for many years, with little or no pay, and they cannot easily leave the country. People [...]
Seven players from the Eritrea national football team have gone missing after a historic win against the Eswatini national football team. The team won 4-1 on aggregate to reach the qualifiers for the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in 19 years. However, only three of the 10 locally based players returned home. [...]
Eritrea has made progress in improving child health over recent years, but the global rise in child deaths in 2025 was a serious concern. In Eritrea, children under five have benefited from vaccination programs, better nutrition, and improved access to health care. Mothers and babies have been receiving more medical attention than in the past, [...]
People in Eritrea face serious and ongoing human rights problems. Reports from the United Nations Human Rights Council say the government has committed crimes like torture, imprisonment, and forced labor for many years. Many citizens are forced into long and unpaid national service, sometimes for life, and even children can be affected. People who speak [...]
Oppression in Eritrea has been widely reported by international organizations and news outlets for many years. The government has been accused of restricting freedom of speech, controlling the media, and imprisoning people without proper trials. One example is the case of Eritrean cartoonist Biniam Solomon, who has recently been released from prison after spending about [...]
Gebremedhin Gebregergis, an Eritrean Orthodox priest, has been imprisoned for more than twenty years in Eritrea without any charge or trial. He was arrested on 19 November 2004 together with two other Christians. Since then, they have been held at the Central Criminal Investigation Centre in Wengel Mermera, a prison known for harsh conditions. Reports [...]