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9 Nov 2017

News Highlights: Eritrean diaspora protests, message from inside Eritrea, Horn of Africa drought

by M. Ferrari | posted in: EEPA news and activities, Eritrea, Ethiopia, European Politics, European Union, Horn of Africa region, Libya, Migration, Refugees in the EU, South Sudan, Uncategorized, Weekly news highlights | 0

In this week’s news highlights: a member of the Freedom Friday (Arbi Harnet) speaks to a Dutch journalist about the protest in Asmara; article emphasises that ordinary people organised protest Asmara; air strikes in Somalia; drought in the Horn of Africa continues impacting the region; Eritrean diaspora rallies and unites worldwide; report calls for change of EU-Eritrea migration policies; rape used as instrument of war in Libya.

18 Oct 2017

News Highlights: Attack in Somalia, Swiss aid to Eritrea, Libya political meeting

by M. Ferrari | posted in: EEPA news and activities, Environment, Eritrea, Ethiopia, European Politics, Horn of Africa region, Mediterranean Sea, Migration, Refugees in the EU, South Sudan, Switzerland, Uncategorized, Weekly news highlights | 0

In this week’s news highlights: Devastating attack in Somalia; Ethiopian government official resigns; South Sudan refugee video report; story of an Eritrean minor; Switzerland starts new programmes with Eritrea; France announces tougher measures on migration; Libyan political leaders to meet in Tunis; UNHCR statement on Libyan detention camps; operations in the Mediterranean saved 600 people; Egyptian army engaged in fighting with terrorist groups in Sinai region.

5 Oct 2017

News Highlights: Ethiopia frees 2 Eritrean journalists, pregnant refugee healthcare, Greece under pressure

by M. Ferrari | posted in: European Union, Horn of Africa region, Mediterranean Sea, Migration, Refugees in the EU, Uncategorized, Weekly news highlights | 0

In this week’s news highlights: Greece is under pressure due to a new peak in arrival of migrants and refugees; Italian court case against suspected human trafficker continues, despite allegations that the wrong person was arrested; EU doctors state present report, stating that pregnant refugees must have access to better health care; Two Eritrean journalists freed in Ethiopia; Al-Shabab militia strike outside Mogadishu; Somalia to host large Turkish military base; and human rights groups are concerned lifting of US sanctions against Sudan might cause human rights issues.