Eritrea

Eritrea’s government subjects its population to widespread repression, including widespread forced labor and conscription, staunch restrictions on freedom of expression, opinion, and faith, and restricting independent scrutiny by international monitors. It collectively punishes relatives of alleged draft evaders and deserters. As a one-man dictatorship under President Isaias Afewerki, Eritrea has no legislature, no independent civil society organizations or media outlets, and no independent judiciary. Throughout 2022, Eritrean forces remained in parts of Ethiopia’s Tigray region where they have continued to commit serious violations, including killings, pillage, and rape.

Africa

January 16, 2025
News Release
East Africa, Horn: Civilian Suffering in Armed Conflict
United Nations

July 2, 2024
Dispatches
UN Should Ensure Continued Scrutiny of Rights Crisis in Eritrea

Hilary Power

UN Geneva Director
Migrant and Refugee Children

June 2, 2023
Interview
Interview: Stories of Abuse, Suffering From People Fleeing Fighting in Sudan

Anthony Gale

Senior Media Officer

Laetitia Bader

Director, Horn of Africa

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Picture-collage of political prisoners in Eritrea

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February 9, 2023 Report

Eritrea: Crackdown on Draft Evaders’ Families

Collective Punishment Over Forced Conscription Campaign
September 16, 2021 Report

Ethiopia: Eritrean Refugees Targeted in Tigray

Need for Urgent Protection, Assistance; Thousands Still Missing
May 28, 2021 Report

Ethiopia: Tigray Schools Occupied, Looted

Protect Students, Teachers in Region; Endorse Safe Schools Declaration
March 5, 2021 Report

Ethiopia: Eritrean Forces Massacre Tigray Civilians

UN Should Urgently Investigate Atrocities by All Parties