The Extraction of Heroic Capital in Eritrea

Abstract: This essay examines how the Eritrean state converted the moral authority of the armed struggle into a durable political resource. It argues that the category of tegadalay (fighter) flattened unequal wartime experiences into a single claim of …

Libya’s eastern government bans entry for citizens of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia

CAIRO (AP) — Authorities based in the eastern part of divided Libya have banned entry for people from four nearby African countries, a move likely meant to stem the influx of migrants seeking to set off for Europe from the country’s northern coast. Libya’s …

The government appointed by the parliament is banning entry to citizens of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia.

Benghazi, June 23, 2026 (LANA) – The Libyan government appointed by the House of Representatives issued a decree on Tuesday banning the entry of Sudanese, Eritrean, Ethiopian, and Somali nationals into Libyan territory through all land, sea, and air ports …

Eritrea Alhaditha 23 June 2026

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UN expert raises concern about the deterioration of human rights in Eritrea

A UN expert on Friday warned that the human rights landscape in Eritrea is continuing to deteriorate, as concerns grow regarding the ongoing use of enforced disappearances, indefinite military conscription, torture, and the government’s refusal to …

A New Political Imagination for Eritrea

For much of last year, I devoted myself to writing, reading, and reflecting on how we arrived at this moment—and where our liberation struggle lost its way in the nation‑building project of post‑independence Eritrea. In my last two articles, I argued that …

Egypt as a Patron and Eritrea as a Client State: Geopolitical Implications for Red Sea Security

Eritrea’s political trajectory as a state has been shaped not only by the dynamics of one-man rule but also by the external patrons. From the early years of the Eritrean nationalist and secessionist movements in the Sahel to the establishment of the …

Eritrea’s Martyrs Day Commemorated with Patriotic Zeal

Asmara, 20 June 2026 – Eritrea’s Martyrs Day was commemorated with patriotic zeal by nationals inside the country and abroad. At the commemorative event held at Asmara Martyrs Cemetery, President Isaias Afwerki laid a wreath in tribute to the heroic …

EU Calls on Eritrea to Investigate Wartime Rights Violations

The European Union has called on the Eritrean government to investigate international human rights violations committed by its military during and after the two-year war in northern Ethiopia. “In line with OHCHR recommendations, we call on the government …