BY MINISTRY OF INFORMATION The United Nations Security Council imposed sanctions on Eritrea in 2009. Shortly thereafter, in 2011, sanctions on the country were expanded. These measures were, and remain, biased, unjustified, and not rooted in a genuine concern for international peace and security. No solid evidence was presented proving that Eritrea was guilty of […]
Continue ReadingBy Berhane Woldu, THE year 2012 was a good year because many friends were in Eritrea visiting family and touring the country. Those who went out to different parts of the country and saw the different development projects were very much impressed with Eritrea’s achievements and her future prospects. On the other hand, those who stayed […]
Continue ReadingDemocratic leaders who praise Zenawi’s legacy do a huge injustice to the struggle for human rights and individual dignity in Ethiopia. By Forbes,With the dust beginning to settle on yesterday’s death of Meles Zenawi—ruler of Ethiopia since 1991—Western leaders have been quick to lavish praise on his legacy. A darling of the national security and […]
Continue ReadingBy Peter Clottey, Eritrean President Isaias Afewerki calls the country’s development drive over two decades of independence “a success story.” “We have achieved a lot, and our culture has helped us a lot to create an environment for sustainable development,” he told VOA in an exclusive interview ahead of the 21st anniversary of his country’s independence […]
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