Eritrean dictator Isaias Afwerki runs a country based on repression following horrific conflict with Ethiopia
Eritrea articles on Democracy Chronicles
News about the struggle for democracy in Eritrea. Eritrea is not a functioning democracy and has one legal political party. According to Freedom House, the dictatorship has become harshly repressive since end of the war with Ethiopia from May 1998 to June 2000. Also see our articles on Africa.
Campaign Seeks Release of Imprisoned Eritrean Journalist Tsehaye
15 years of prison for Eritrean journalist Seyoum Tsehaye could come to an end if campaign is successful
Diaspora Eritreans Protest Against Government Atrocities
European headquarters in Switzerland sees mass protest rally by angry displaced diaspora Eritreans
Continuing Horrific Crimes of Eritrean Dictatorship
United Nations outlines litany of human rights abuses that underlie rule of Eritrean dictatorship
From Eritrean Child Soldier to Swedish Parliarmentarian
Escape from childhood nightmare for Eritrean child soldier to later success is modern fairy tale
Pressing Eritrean Dictatorship to Free Journalists
Building a movement to increase pressure on Eritrean dictatorship for release of jailed journalists
World Conference of Eritrea Exiles and Diaspora in Germany
With one of worst dictatorships in Africa, conference of Eritrea exiles pushing hard for change
Crisis as 100,000 Ethiopians Sent Home by Saudis
Ethiopians sent home from Saudi Arabia in massive numbers flood unprepared cities like Addis Ababa
Appeal to Help Eritrea Dictatorship Refugees
As among most repressive governments, Eritrea dictatorship refugees have turned into large exile communities
Desperate Ethiopians Return en Mass From Saudi Arabia
Massive movement from Saudi Arabia as Ethiopians Return en mass after desperation and suffering