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Eritrea:
Why Eritrea Is Not the North Korea of Africa
ThinkAfricaPress, 9 April 2013
With a series of events in the past year suggesting change could be afoot, the time is ripe for renewed attention on Ethiopia-Eritrea relations. Read more »
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Eritrea:
Female Eritrean Air Force Captain Defects to Saudi Arabia
Sudan Tribune, 8 April 2013
A female Eritrean Air Force pilot has defected to Saudia Arabia where he is seeking political asylum in Saudi Arabia, in in a latest sign of embarrassment to the dictatorial regime… Read more »
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Eritrea:
Scenarios for Future Transition
Crisis Group, 28 March 2013
The following is an executive summary from the International Crisis Group report, "Eritrea: Scenarios for Future Transition". To download the full report (.pdf), click here. Read more »
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Eritrea:
Why Discontent Doesn't Necessarily Mean Change
ThinkAfricaPress, 21 March 2013
Recent events in Eritrea have so far shown two things: 1) Discontent is rising. 2) Afewerki can handle it. Read more »
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Eritrea:
Exit Eritrea - How Could It All End for Isaias Afewerki?
ThinkAfricaPress, 14 March 2013
Afewerki's grip on power in Eritirea is showing signs of weakness. But will we see a coup, cosmetic reforms or even an uprising? Read more »
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Eritrea:
How Long Can Eritrea Remain a Closed State?
ThinkAfricaPress, 22 January 2013
Calm has returned today, but with scrutiny on Eritrea's political prisoners and thousands attempting to flee the country every year, Afewerki's control will continue to diminish if… Read more »
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Eritrea:
Domestic Villain, Regional Scapegoat
ThinkAfricaPress, 31 August 2012
Eritrea is a human rights nightmare. International action may be making it worse. Read more »
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Somalia:
UN Monitoring Group On Somalia and Eritrea - Who Watches the Watchmen?
ThinkAfricaPress, 2 August 2012
Part of the UN Monitoring Group's report seems politicised and, given past evidence, its claims should be approached with some scepticism. Read more »
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Eritrea:
Fleeing Eritrea's Bombs to Fight Racism in Australia
RFI, 7 April 2013
About 2,000 Eritreans live in Australia, many of them granted asylum after being tortured by President Isaias Afewerki's regime. Despite the emotional and sometimes physical scars… Read more »