Did Gov of Eritrea Really Dodge UN Accountability?
Since June 8, when the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) on Human Rights in Eritrea filed a report concluding that “there
Grassroots View: The Discourse of Martyrdom and Sovereignty
Introductory note: This article is based on my contribution to a panel discussion on the 14th of May 2016 organized to
The Genesis Of Eritrea’s Slavery Project
This an article from the archives. It was first published by the Awate Team on October 23, 2007. Many developments
Human Rights Council Advances Eritrea Case To Security Council
In its June 8 report, the Commission of Inquiry (CoI) on Human Rights in Eritrea had made recommendations to eight
Dutch Parliament Targets PFDJ and Company
Two hours ago the Dutch National Parliament tabled a resolution proposal that seems to target the activities of the sole
Bronwyn Burton And Nevsun’s Gift
In replying to the questions of the French journalist and writer, Léonard Vincent, Nevsun resources admitted to offering a monetary
In Geneva, Eritreans Give Voice To Voiceless Compatriots
Last year in June, after Eritreans held the largest rally in the history of Eritrea’s opposition forces, there were questions
Tagging Isaias Afwerki: The Paranoid Dictator
When searching for a list of the world’s worst known dictators, Google returns clusters of 10, 13, 20, 25, 100
Asmara to Geneva: A 25-Years Journey
Clarance Darrow, the famous civil libertarian wrote, “No other offense has ever been visited with such severe penalties as seeking
Jebena Presents Grafted Skin
A few days ago a loyal friend of awate.com sent us a link to a song that was recently released.
Commission of Inquiry on Eritrea: Report Summary
On June 8, 2016, the Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in Eritrea issued a 94-page report of its findings
“Deserters”, Combatants Triggered Eritrea-Ethiopia Battle
Gedab News has received credible information that the shoot-out between Eritrean and Ethiopian border-patrol soldiers of last weekend was triggered
Yet Another Eritrea-Ethiopia Military Clash
Multiple sources have reported that there was a military clash between Eritrea and Ethiopia along their common border. The clash
June in Geneva: The Next Political Battle
Mike Smith, Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in Eritrea, previewed his case against members of the
Eritrean Officials Accused of Crime Against Humanity
In a press conference it held today in Geneva, the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on Eritrea (COI) presented its
Living In The Cracks Of Fringe Politics
Eritrea is in one dark corner. While the level and pattern of our experiences might be unique to us, the
The Day of Reckoning
It will have been a year on June 23rd since the UN-appointed Commission of Inquiry on Eritrea (COIE) presented its
Zerom The Liberator
Now that the endless “silver jubilee celebrations in Eritrea are over, and the epic trip of the torch that remained
Rebirth of Eritrea: Beyond the Oppressed Mind
On 24 May Eritrea turned 25–a quarter of a century–a Silver Jubilee! I salute and honour all those patriots (from
Tigrinya Speakers’ Anguish: Shallowing Their Mother-Tongue
An Eritrean devoted eleven pages and over 7,000 words on a 2010 article that appeared on Asmarino. The author bemoans the
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