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Introduction to Eritrea

Bordering the Red Sea and situated between Sudan and Djibouti, Eritrea is an eastern African country of 4.4 million people. It is slightly larger than the U.S. state of Pennsylvania.

Eritrea has been under "transitional government" rule since it declared independence from Ethiopia in 1993. This followed a bitter 30-year war that ended in 1991.

Eritrea's economy is based on subsistence farming, with 80 percent of its population involved in farming and herding. Hostilities with Ethiopia have impeded progress. A 1998-2000 war severely hurt Eritrea's economy. Still, development of its transportation infrastructure continued despite the war, and the government is implementing a development agenda under strict economic controls.

Eritrea's border with Ethiopia remains in dispute despite a 2007 demarcation decision by the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission. There is a 25 km-wide Temporary Security Zone on the border between the two nations.

The country's only legal political party is the People's Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ). A transitional legislature composed entirely of PFDJ members was formed in 1993. It ratified a constitution 1997 that was to go into effect pending parliamentary and presidential elections, which were scheduled to take place in December 2001. Elections, however, were postponed indefinitely.

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Eritrea's People
Eritrea has a population of 4.4 million. One-in-five Eritreans live abroad because of conditions in Eritrea.

Eritrean History
The history of Eritrea has been marked by conflict.

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The truth about Eritrea-Double Standards-03-18-2012
May 22, 2012
America justifies killing its citizens, anywhere, anyplace, anytime. The Germans give a submarine capable of launching a nuclear attack to Israel. We also talk to the ambassador of horn of Africa nation, Eritrea, about challenging sanctions and lies. These and much more are all reviewed in this edition of Double Standards with Afshin Rattansi. Watch this video on our Website: www.presstv.com Follow our Facebook on: www.facebook.com Follow our Twitter on: twitter.com

'Emenini' by Elsa Kidane - 21st Eritrean Independence Celebration.
May 23, 2012
'Emenini' - Elsa Kidane singing patriotic song during the 21st Eritrean Independence Celebration in Asmara, Eritrea.

Eritrea - Isaias Afewerki - May 2012 Interview [PART 1of 4 ]
May 24, 2012
ቃለ መሕትት ምስ ፕረዚደንት ኢሳያስ አፍወርቂ:: ግንቦት 24 2012 [PART1] Interview with the President of the State of Eritrea. May 2012 WATCH MORE VIDEOS - LINK: www.youtube.com SUBSRIBE - LINK: www.youtube.com ENGLISH SUMMARY: The Eritrean people's persistent resistance against enemy conspiracies raison d'être of their victory, President Isaias underscores Asmara, 18 May 2012 -- President Isaias afwerki underlined that the Eritrean people's persistent resistance against open enemy conspiracies since independence is the raison d'être of their victory. The President made the salient remarks during an interview he conducted today with the national media outlets in connection with the 21st Anniversary of Independence Day. The interview mainly focused on the nation's development programs and economic progress vis-à-vis the challenges and objective situation, as well as regional and international developments. He further explained that anti-Eritrea quarters left no stone unturned with a view to not only blocking but also impeding the Eritrean people's forward march. Despite this, however, the political, economic, military and security enemy designs encountered have ended up in utter failure thanks to the awareness and staunch resistance of the Eritrean people inside the country and abroad, the President underlined. As regards conspiracies targeting the youth, he pointed out that the prevailing awareness of the Eritrean youths far exceeds the attempts weaved to cripple ...

President Isaias Afewerki of Eritrea is Dead!
May 23, 2012
President Isaias Afewerki of Eritrea is Sick or Dead is said to a rumor and lies by CIA according to Press Release by Ministry of Information

Eritrea a nation held hostage
May 23, 2012
Eritreans as the great liberator of the people hailed Isaias Afewerki when he became the nation's first president in 1993. He represented a new breed of an African leader; young, charismatic, and determined to build a prosperous future. He brought hope to a nation that had for so long appeared hopeless. Isaias started to reconstruct the nation, promised to respect human rights, hold free and fair elections, and build a strong economy with jobs for all. Eritreans were to be rewarded for their struggle. But these rewards never came. Human rights groups say Eritreans are being imprisoned, tortured and killed in increasing numbers. Some are held in shipping containers in 50-degree heat, others in solitary confinement or in underground cells. The fairy tale has turned into a nightmare.

Eritrea
May 22, 2012
Young Eritrean girl articulating why we should say enough to the dictator in Eritrea. All YPFDJites should see this and come back to their senses if they can. On December 10, 2011 at the successful rally for Human Rights in Washington DC.

Eritrea - President Isaias Afwerki interview 25-03-2012
May 22, 2012
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Worldwide Demonstrations by Eritreans against the Dictatorial PFDJ Regime In Eritrea - Assenna Ad
May 23, 2012
Demonstrations by Eritreans against the Dictatorial PFDJ Regime In Eritrea - Assenna Ad

Eritrean President Isaias Afewerki IS not DEAD Interview 28 - 04 - 2012
May 24, 2012
He is not dead or is not fatally ill. New live interview video on EriTv. Video for all Eritrean who lost this interview on sat or Internet. ( Asmara, Eritrea April, 28-2012) Presidente Isaias Afewerki non è morto o non è gravemente ammalato. Nuovo video intervista in diretta su EriTv. Video per tutti eritrei che hanno perso questa intervista sul satellite o su Internet. (Asmara, Eritrea aprile, 28-2012) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- " www.shabait.com " Good news for all eritrean,Viewers of ERI-TV, in Europe, Middle East and North Africa can now watch our broadcast on the new HOTBIRD platform, by pointing their dish to HOTBIRD 13 degrees East and entering the following parameters: FREQUENCY - 12015 POLARITY - HORIZONTAL FEC - ¾ SYMBOL RATE - 27500 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Eri tv satellite frequency ------------------------------------ Hi, ERI TV left Badr 4, nilesat is ok: ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------| freq. --| pol.-|- S/R --|-- fec ----------------------------------|----------|-------|-----------|--------| - Nilesat 201 7.0°W : 11727 H 27500 5/6 - Eutelsat 7 West A 7.0°W : 12467 H 27500 3/4 new sat Express AM22 on 53.0°E : 12743 H 2170 3/4 on Arabsat ...

BBC World Service - Eritrea Minister of Information Ali Abdu Interview 04/27/2012
May 22, 2012
Eritrea leader Isaias Afewerki in 'robust health' The Eritrean government has dismissed persistent rumours that President Isaias Afewerki is dead. "Isaias Afewerki is in robust health," Information Minister Ali Abdu told the BBC. He blamed the rumours, which began about a week ago, on groups wishing to destabilise the country. Mr Isaias has led Eritrea since it gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993 - facing criticism for failing to implement democratic reforms. Rumours on various opposition websites and on social media note that the president has not appeared on television for nearly a month, which they believe is unusual. But Mr Ali said such concerns were "nonsense". "I always see him every day - I saw him today at 9 o'clock," he told the BBC's Focus on Africa programme. "Isaias Afewerki is in robust health - you can put this in capital letters." He added that Mr Isaias was not going to go television just to "respond to this cheap propaganda".

Eritrea's history in 4mins
May 03, 2012
Sam from Denmark breaks down Eritrea's unique history down in a rap...Thx again for allowing this to record and put it online

Eritrea new flim ablel #1
May 10, 2012
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Ethiopia and Eritrea Dispute
Apr 24, 2012
The Eritrean government has launched an official complaint over what it terms as violation of its territorial integrity by the Ethiopian army. Eritrea says it will not retaliate but wants the international community to intervene and enable it secure the border town of Badme which was awarded to it in 2002. Eritrea's complaint follows an incursion by the Ethiopian army into 3 Eritrean towns on Thursday. The Ethiopian government had confirmed the military action, saying it was in pursuit of rebels allegedly aided by the Eritrean government. Henry Githaiga has more

Eritrea: IFAD / GEF Partnership
May 16, 2012
The Global Environment Fund and IFAD are working together in Eritrea to manage land and water resources for improved farming capacity

ERITREA SONGS
May 10, 2012
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Nursing Jobs in Africa
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Ethiopia Establishes National Commodity Exchange: Sidama Coffee Regains its True Identity
With the population of over 80 million, Ethiopia is the second largest country in Africa following Nigeria with the total population of 140 million. However, with per capita income of less than US $200, Ethiopia is one of the least developed countries in the sub Saharan Africa. Agriculture is the main stay of the economy. Over 80% of the total population is employed in agriculture while the sector contributes about 50% of the Gross Domestic Product and over 80% of foreign exchange earnings.