The Somali Independent News Agency (SOMINA) was unveiled today in Djibouti by Omar Faruk Osman Nur, the secretary-general of the National Union of Somali journalists, and Robert Ménard, the head of the Doha Centre for Media Freedom. It is intended to be an independent source of reliable and objective news about Somalia, one of Africa’s most troubled countries.
The government of President Issias Afwerqi is strictly policing the internet and flow of information after news exposing the transfer of over 250 million dollars to a personal account jointly owned by him and his son was released, sources from Asmara informed us. The regime, by dispatching its special forces, has nearly crippled the flow of information through the internet. Moreover, its forces are also watching photo studios in order to monitor and control photo copying of the bank document and the news piece regarding the money transfer.
The government of President Issias Afwerqi is strictly policing the internet and flow of information after news exposing the transfer of over 250 million dollars to a personal account jointly owned by him and his son was released, sources from Asmara informed us. The regime, by dispatching its special forces, has nearly crippled the flow of information through the internet. Moreover, its forces are also watching photo studios in order to monitor and control photo copying of the bank document and the news piece regarding the money transfer.
President Issias Afwerki has transferred huge amount of Eritrea’s money to a bank account in China that is jointly owned by him and his eldest son, a bank document that reached our website disclosed. The document which was issued by the Chinese bank shows that the President and his son as beneficiaries of the sum of $276, 468, 222.07 in a single transaction from Hagos Gebrehiwet (Kisha), the PFDJ economy czar, as a remitter. Based on the bank transaction document, our sources in Asmara informed us that the sum was transferred from the Chinese Industry and Trade Ministry to President Issias’ personal document at the Fabon Bank of Hong Kong with a transaction fee of $149.292.84.
President Issias Afwerki has transferred huge amount of Eritrea’s money to a bank account in China that is jointly owned by him and his eldest son, a bank document that reached our website disclosed. The document which was issued by the Chinese bank shows that the President and his son as beneficiaries of the sum of $276, 468, 222.07 in a single transaction from Hagos Gebrehiwet (Kisha), the PFDJ economy czar, as a remitter. Based on the bank transaction document, our sources in Asmara informed us that the sum was transferred from the Chinese Industry and Trade Ministry to President Issias’ personal document at the Fabon Bank of Hong Kong with a transaction fee of $149.292.84.
Aweys, 62, is on a U.S. list of terrorism suspects. He quit self-imposed exile in Eritrea last month and went to Sudan for what some Somalis had hoped would be reconciliation meetings with the president and members of parliament from his clan
Aweys, 62, is on a U.S. list of terrorism suspects. He quit self-imposed exile in Eritrea last month and went to Sudan for what some Somalis had hoped would be reconciliation meetings with the president and members of parliament from his clan
The Eritrean government is turning its country into a giant prison, according to a new report released by Human Rights Watch.For this week's Assignment Pascale Harter travels to Sicily, where thousands of Eritrean refugees arrive every year.They give a rare insight into the secretive set
The Eritrean government is turning its country into a giant prison, according to a new report released by Human Rights Watch.For this week's Assignment Pascale Harter travels to Sicily, where thousands of Eritrean refugees arrive every year.They give a rare insight into the secretive set
The ever expanding Eritrean national crisis has confronted the at large Diaspora Eritrean Community with an acute sense of urgency. As crisis continues to go from bad to worse in Eritrea, the need for a unified collective response has become the most urgent responsibility of the organized and unorganized Diaspora community.
The ever expanding Eritrean national crisis has confronted the at large Diaspora Eritrean Community with an acute sense of urgency. As crisis continues to go from bad to worse in Eritrea, the need for a unified collective response has become the most urgent responsibility of the organized and unorganized Diaspora community.
Amid unprecedented inflation in an ever-weakening economy, Nakfa, the Eritrean currency which the President of Eritrea wanted to set its exchange rate as equal to the Ethiopian Birr 11 years ago, is now slipping to an economic coma, matching US dollars at a rate of one to forty-four.
Amid unprecedented inflation in an ever-weakening economy, Nakfa, the Eritrean currency which the President of Eritrea wanted to set its exchange rate as equal to the Ethiopian Birr 11 years ago, is now slipping to an economic coma, matching US dollars at a rate of one to forty-four.
President Issias is believed to be behind the decision of China's largest independent carmaker’s, Geely Automobile Holdings Limited, suspension of trading of its shares last Friday after it was rumored that it was one of three companies interested in buying Volvo, sources from Asmara revealed. The information, further, disclosed that President Issias is a big shareholder of the automaker with more than a billion dollar investment in it.
President Issias is believed to be behind the decision of China's largest independent carmaker’s, Geely Automobile Holdings Limited, suspension of trading of its shares last Friday after it was rumored that it was one of three companies interested in buying Volvo, sources from Asmara revealed. The information, further, disclosed that President Issias is a big shareholder of the automaker with more than a billion dollar investment in it.
Over 230 migrants were feared drowned at the end of last month when their overcrowded boat capsized in high winds around 30 miles off the coast of Libya. According to the International Organization for Migration, nearby oil platform workers rescued about 20 people. However, the majority of the more than 250 would be migrants on the boat are feared drowned. Over 100 bodies have now been recovered, but the search for survivors was called off Thursday, April 2.
Over 230 migrants were feared drowned at the end of last month when their overcrowded boat capsized in high winds around 30 miles off the coast of Libya. According to the International Organization for Migration, nearby oil platform workers rescued about 20 people. However, the majority of the more than 250 would be migrants on the boat are feared drowned. Over 100 bodies have now been recovered, but the search for survivors was called off Thursday, April 2.
At EDP’s regular 4th Meeting of the Central Council, Mr. Mesfin Hagos, the Chairman of the Eritrean Democratic Party (EDP), submitted his resignation citing strong differences of opinion between himself and members of the Executive Committee which if he was to stay could have a negative impact on the Party’s work.
At EDP’s regular 4th Meeting of the Central Council, Mr. Mesfin Hagos, the Chairman of the Eritrean Democratic Party (EDP), submitted his resignation citing strong differences of opinion between himself and members of the Executive Committee which if he was to stay could have a negative impact on the Party’s work.
Why has the EU decided in favor of sending $160-million aid to Eritrea without any conditions despite widespread opposition from many quarters including the Eritrean civic and political opposition, the US government, and several human rights groups?
Why has the EU decided in favor of sending $160-million aid to Eritrea without any conditions despite widespread opposition from many quarters including the Eritrean civic and political opposition, the US government, and several human rights groups?
Djibouti, (Somalilandpress) — US embassy in Djibouti is to be formally upgraded by August 2011 at a cost of $121 million US dollars, United States Ambassador to Djibouti, Mr. James Christopher Swan said in a ceremony attended by Djibouti’s Prime Minister, Dileita Mohamed Dileita.
Djibouti, (Somalilandpress) — US embassy in Djibouti is to be formally upgraded by August 2011 at a cost of $121 million US dollars, United States Ambassador to Djibouti, Mr. James Christopher Swan said in a ceremony attended by Djibouti’s Prime Minister, Dileita Mohamed Dileita.
The European Union’s approval of the a 122 million Euro in development aid package for Eritrea sends the wrong signal to the brutal regime in Asmara, in a country run by an oppressive dictatorship where human rights are systematically violated and its impoverished people live
The European Union’s approval of the a 122 million Euro in development aid package for Eritrea sends the wrong signal to the brutal regime in Asmara, in a country run by an oppressive dictatorship where human rights are systematically violated and its impoverished people live
In matters aid to Eritrea, latest reports coming from Brussels indicate that the EU, birth place and home of fascism, is once again going fascistic by putting its strategic interests unambiguously above and beyond concerns about democracy and human rights and overtly collaborating to prop
In matters aid to Eritrea, latest reports coming from Brussels indicate that the EU, birth place and home of fascism, is once again going fascistic by putting its strategic interests unambiguously above and beyond concerns about democracy and human rights and overtly collaborating to prop
KAMPALA, April 3 (Reuters) – Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has reshuffled eight ministerial positions including energy and environment, a letter seen by Reuters on Friday said.
KAMPALA, April 3 (Reuters) – Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has reshuffled eight ministerial positions including energy and environment, a letter seen by Reuters on Friday said.
Swedish citizens with their origin in Eritrea sometimes are forced to pay two percent of their net income in tax to the Eritrean government writes Expressen. That is of course in addition to the ordinary Swedish taxes. The Eritrean embassy collects the lists of income for the tax office, that information is public.
Swedish citizens with their origin in Eritrea sometimes are forced to pay two percent of their net income in tax to the Eritrean government writes Expressen. That is of course in addition to the ordinary Swedish taxes. The Eritrean embassy collects the lists of income for the tax office, that information is public.
Over 2170 Eritreans have died of hunger and pastecide-contaminated grains since January, a leaked confidentail letter written by the Ministry of Health to the Presiden’t office reported. The report which does not include those who died before reaching hospitals shows that 226 people in Asmara, 155 in Central , 420 in Sothern , 366 in Anseba, 327 in Northern Red Sea, 326 in Southern Red Sea and 353 in Gash Barka regions have died. Our sources indicated thousands of rural Eritreans are dying unoticed in their homes after emaciated alone. According to report many are weakened to a point where they could not leave their villages in search of food.
Over 2170 Eritreans have died of hunger and pastecide-contaminated grains since January, a leaked confidentail letter written by the Ministry of Health to the Presiden’t office reported. The report which does not include those who died before reaching hospitals shows that 226 people in Asmara, 155 in Central , 420 in Sothern , 366 in Anseba, 327 in Northern Red Sea, 326 in Southern Red Sea and 353 in Gash Barka regions have died. Our sources indicated thousands of rural Eritreans are dying unoticed in their homes after emaciated alone. According to report many are weakened to a point where they could not leave their villages in search of food.
Here, a migrant who previously survived the same treacherous sea crossing to Italy describes his life-threatening voyage. The unnamed migrant, from Eritrea, was speaking to the BBC World Service. He explains the mindset which drives Africans to undertake the perilous journey to Europe.
Here, a migrant who previously survived the same treacherous sea crossing to Italy describes his life-threatening voyage. The unnamed migrant, from Eritrea, was speaking to the BBC World Service. He explains the mindset which drives Africans to undertake the perilous journey to Europe.
Nine Eritrean army officers were killed in a surprise air attack on January 12 while traveling to Egypt, leading a convoy of 17 trucks full of arms that was to be smuggled to Hamas, late reports coming from Asmara indicated. The report disclosed that a colonel, Afwerqi Mosazgi, six Majors and two captains are among the 39 Sudanese and Egyptian associates killed in the attack.
Nine Eritrean army officers were killed in a surprise air attack on January 12 while traveling to Egypt, leading a convoy of 17 trucks full of arms that was to be smuggled to Hamas, late reports coming from Asmara indicated. The report disclosed that a colonel, Afwerqi Mosazgi, six Majors and two captains are among the 39 Sudanese and Egyptian associates killed in the attack.
Four Swedish papers are coordinately campaigning for the release of the Eritrean-Swedish journalist, Dawit Issack, who has been detained in a secret detention camp by President Isaias’s government since 2001. The daily papers which are believed to have great influence on the Swedish public opinion dedicated their editorial and front pages for the “Release Dawit Issack” campaign. Besides, they called on their government to step up its influence and pressure for the release of the journalist.
Four Swedish papers are coordinately campaigning for the release of the Eritrean-Swedish journalist, Dawit Issack, who has been detained in a secret detention camp by President Isaias’s government since 2001. The daily papers which are believed to have great influence on the Swedish public opinion dedicated their editorial and front pages for the “Release Dawit Issack” campaign. Besides, they called on their government to step up its influence and pressure for the release of the journalist.
WORTHINGTON — When Aida Simon thinks of her native Eritrea in east Africa, she thinks of tears. Tears shed by a little girl who was always on the run, hiding in homes of family members … tears shed by a mother who watched as innocent victims were gunned down in the streets … tears shed for a homeland at war with neighboring Ethiopia.