Eritrean diaspora rallies worldwide against violent suppression of protest in Asmara
7 Nov 2017

Eritrean diaspora rallies worldwide against violent suppression of protest in Asmara

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London, Stockholm, Washington DC and New York: these are some of the cities which are becoming the theatre of protests held by the Eritrean diaspora community in response to the suppression of the protest in Asmara, Eritrea, last week.

News Highlights: resolution Eritrea passed, lifting sanctions Sudan delayed, Eritrean festival tensions
13 Jul 2017

News Highlights: resolution Eritrea passed, lifting sanctions Sudan delayed, Eritrean festival tensions

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In this week’s news highlights, the European Parliament has passed a strong resolution on Eritrea; EU development aid for strengthening the military in countries like Somalia stirs criticism and fear of increasing militarisation of aid; tensions in the Netherlands and Italy over Eritrean festivals; Eritrean capital named World Heritage; U.S. decision on lifting of sanctions for Sudan delayed, Sudan freezes negotiations; and Libya coast guard involved in criminal activity, but still receiving EU support.