Conference The Push Factor: Why Eritreans are Leaving London, September 22, 2018 @ 17.30pm – 20.00pm Venue: Resource for London, 356 Holloway Road, London, N7 6PA The conference will be looking into why so many Eritreans are leaving their country at great risk to their lives. Over the last decade,
Subject: “Eritrea: Peace deal could offer hope for reforms, including three key steps, says UN expert” GENEVA (18 September 2018) – archive.assenna.com Commentary, 19 Sept 2018 QUOTE: “GENEVA (18 September 2018) – The peace agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopia raises hopes that human rights will be at the centre
Dr. Tesfa G. Gebremedhin History has taught us that unity is strength. When we are united, we are strong and we can win in any struggle, but when we are divided, we are weak and we can lose in a simple battle. Even the weak ones
By ELIAS MESERET, ASSOCIATED PRESS Ethiopia's stunning political reforms are now threatened by long-standing ethnic tensions that have roared back to life since a young prime minister took power just five months ago and promised greater freedoms. While exiled groups once banned as terror organizations are welcomed
GENEVA (18 September 2018) – The peace agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopia raises hopes that human rights will be at the centre of Eritrea’s path towards a society respectful of all fundamental rights, says the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in
The Ethiopian government has denounced overnight ethnic-based violence on the outskirts of the capital. Thousands of Ethiopians took to the streets to demonstrate on Monday. As democratic reforms launched by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government slowly take shape in Ethiopia, several areas surrounding the capital Addis
Overnight ethnic-based attacks in the outskirts of Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, resulted in the deaths of several people and caused hundreds to flee their homes. “Several lives were lost and properties damaged due to this attack,” head of the Oromia police commission, Alemayehu Ejigu, told the state
The background Right off the bat, it must be stated that Eritreans have proved, on many historical angles, their gallantry, dedication, boldness, honesty, frankness on any aspect of Life that they consider to be their cause. It may sound an exaggeration but a FACT that
By Jon Gambrell | AP September 16 at 1:29 PM DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Leaders from Ethiopia and Eritrea signed a peace agreement on Sunday during a summit in Saudi Arabia, yet another sign of warming ties between two nations that have face decades of war and
JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman received the Secretary General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, in his office at the Peace Palace in Jeddah on Sunday. During the meeting, they reviewed developments in the international arena and various efforts aimed at achieving world peace and stability. The
The Trouble With Eritrea (revised edition) Amanuel Sahle Some countries are very unlucky to find themselves on the wrong side of the globe. Poland had been one of these in the past with Austria and Russia mauling it from time to time. The nightmare happened one day and
Your suggestions will help us to come up with the best decision on our efforts to make Assenna Satellite Radio to Eritrea sustainable through the funding scheme that will be launched soon on patreon.com. Have your say on the following options: I am willing to contribute $5 or
The leaders of Ethiopia and Eritrea will attend a summit in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to sign a peace agreement "cementing" the relations between the two former Horn of Africa bitter rivals, according to a United Nations spokesperson. Farhan Haq said on Friday that the signing ceremony will be hosted by Saudi King Salman
The post-independence life in Eritrea driven by the tyrant’s maxim of Eritreans never had it and never lost it (ኣይነበረካ ኣይጠፍኣካ), all basic rights and freedom have been violated. Tyranny strengthened to its extremity by confiscating the money each family needs to live comfortably because
Click on this link to listen: Eritrea in the News is a photographic exhibition currently showing in London
ግልጽ መልእክት ለክቡር ዶክተር ዓቢይ ኣሕመድ የኢትዮጵያ ጠቅላይ ሚኒስቴር ብቅድሚያ ዝቅ ብየ ሰላምታየን ለማቅርብ ይፈቀድልን። ቀትየም ለእርስዎና ለማከብረውና ለምወደው የኤርትራና የኢትዮጵያና ህዝብ የኣዲስ ዓመት መልካም ምኞቴን እገልጻለሁ። ክቡር ዶክተር ዓቢይ ይህንን መልእክት ለእርስዎ ለተከበሩ የኢትዮጵያ ጠቅላይ ሚኒስቴር ለማስተላለፍ የምፈልገው፡ በኢትዮጵያ ህዝብ ላይ ኣጥልቶበት የነበረውን የሰው ህይወት መጥፋትና ምስቅልቅልን ለማስከትል የሚችል
Feud between Pres Isaias Afewerki and his Finance Minister Berhane Abraha over Management of Gold based National Revenue. Eritreans are excited but also stunned by the news out of Asmara – true or not - where an ex-Finance Minister has called for the removal of Eritrean
The United Nations secretary-general has expressed the body’s readiness to help consolidate recent peace and diplomatic gains in the Horn of Africa region. Antonio Guterres through his spokesperson whiles commenting on the normalization of ties between Eritrea and Djibouti said in a statement: “The Secretary-General reiterates
Press release on behalf of the Eritrean Diaspora Geneva Demonstration Organizing Committee and the secretary of the meeting Eritrean Demonstration in Geneva 31 August 2018 The organizing committee understands the demonstration of the 31st August as historic event clearly revealing the patriotic spirit of Eritreans and their resolve to attain
Former Finance Minister Mr. Berhane Abrehe, in a widely shared audio message from Asmara, on September 6, 2018, called the Eritrean president to stop the rushed diplomatic undertakings which lack transparency and are being concluded without the National Assembly’s endorsement. Mr. Abrehe in his address to
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Colony: Independence: Dictatorship September 5th – 30th September 4th at 5 pm: Opening of the PHOTO EXHIBITION by Lord Alton of Liverpool Venue: Resources for London: 356 Holloway Road - London N7 6PA The exhibition will be accompanied by talks and cultural events. By Petros Tesfagiorgis The photo exhibition is taking
Peoples’ Message from Atlanta Festival Delivered to the Leaders of All Eritrean Political Organization in the Diaspora In a Festival held August 3rd-5th, 2018, a united community of political and civic organizations in Atlanta Georgia assembled various topics of political, civic, a special report on human rights, religious, arts, music, health and women issues. The discussion on
To mark the 60th anniversary of the foundation of the Eritrean Liberation Movement (ELM or Harakat), itsmembers should be remembered by the Eritrean people and future generations. On this occasion, the victims of the 1958 general strike should be remembered also by the Eritrean people. The strike
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The Eritrean Canadians Human Rights Group in Manitoba expresses its deep concern regarding the despicable conditions of the over 20,000 sub-Saharan African refugees held in detention centers in Libya. We call upon the UNHCR and other world organizations to take immediate actions to save the
Eritrea on Tuesday hosted reconciliation meeting between the Ethiopian government and a rebel group belonging to the far north Tigray region. According to Information Minister Yemane Meskel, representatives from Addis Ababa led by the Director of the National Intelligence and Security Service met with a delegation
Fetsum: The DENVER MANIFESTO in my opinion The new political environment in our region has confused all steak holders including the Eritreans who have been denied any form of participation in their national affairs. The Ethiopians are confused but enjoying the drama with absolute freedom of
PRESS RELEASE | PROTESTING THE MURDER OF UNARMED AFAR CIVILIANS BY UAE Where: UAE Embassy, 125 Boteler Street, Ottawa, Canada When: Monday, Aug 27 @ 10AM-12:30 Background: In 2015, the Eritrean government granted coastal land to United Arab Emirates (UAE) for a military base to use in the
BEIRUT, LEBANON (1:45 A.M.) – The naval forces of the Ansarallah Movement (var. Houthi Movement) fired an anti-ship missile at a Saudi vessel in the Red Sea on Thursday. According to the official media wing of the Ansarallah Movement, their anti-ship missile struck the Saudi naval
PERTH (miningweekly.com) – Potash developer Danakali has reached another milestone at its Colluli project, in Eritrea, with the Eritrean Ministry of Land, Water and Environment accepting the finalised social and environmental management plans for the project. Danakali said on Wednesday that the acceptance followed extensive reviews
Out of love, people care about their neighbors. Yes, people seem to be concerned about their next door neighbors because if the neighbor’s house is ablaze, their house as well as their own safety would be at stake. Children of the neighborhood, through interaction, develop patience,
When Tesfai Tecle’s body gave up to illness on 30 July 2018 while under treatment inGermany, a big gathering in Frankfurt of ex-members of his old ELF brigades, who have been denied safe return home since 1991, bid his remains farewell for burial in Eritrea. [gview
Here is the PayPal account for donating towards the success of the Geneva Demo: imfierni@gmail.com Geneva Demonstration Task Force
The Ethiopian government has officially spoken to reports about alleged withdrawal of its troops from the frontline with neighbouring Eritrea. Some media reports late last week said Ethiopian troops were seen leaving the town of Shiraro, a key front in the Ethio-Eritrea war, the town is
Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki will make his second trip to Ethiopia since the Horn of Africa nations declared peace in July, amid signs that Ethiopian rebels previously designated as terrorists will return home unarmed to participate in politics. Plans for Isaias’ visit were relayed by Nigusu
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BY OBO ARADA ABA SHAWL aka WOLDE TEWOLDE AUGUST 13, 2018 Human Arts initially was developed in today’s Eritrea and Ethiopia – in the Afar land. AST represents Arts, Science and Technology. In Ethiopian context, AST represents Arusi, Shewa and Tigrai i.e. the land of economy,
Araya Debessay My goal in writing this article is to make a case for the change of the undemocratic government led by Isaias Afeworki, the self-appointed President of Eritrea. No matter what concessions Isaias is willing to make, the man cannot be trusted, because he has
Breaking news: Eritrea and Ethiopia have cut a Peace Deal The unexpected rapprochement between Ethiopia and Eritrea has led to the signing of a peace agreement on July 9, 2018 and the peoples of the two countries were ecstatic at the newly found reconciliation. The expression
