Human Rights Concern – Eritrea (HRCE), is deeply troubled by the recent appointment of Eritrea’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Ms. Sofia Tesfamariam, as Vice President of the UNICEF’s Board. This decision not only contradicts UNICEF’s mission of advocating for and protecting the rights of children…
Today marks 23 years since the Eritrean government launched a brutal crackdown on dissent, arresting members of the G-15 reformist group and shuttering all independent media outlets. In September 2001, the Eritrean regime silenced advocates of democratic reforms, the free press, and voices of conscience, a…
The Israeli government’s recent proposal to recruit African asylum seekers to fight in the Gaza conflict in exchange for residency status is a flagrant violation of human rights and a calculated exploitation of vulnerable individuals who have faced years of mistreatment, discrimination, and uncertainty. According to…
Eritreans escaping their homeland’s oppressive regime and seeking refuge in Ethiopia’s Tigray region are falling victim to kidnappings for ransom. Disturbingly, the perpetrators are not only demanding payment from the victims’ families but are also reselling the individuals to other criminals, perpetuating a distressing cycle of…
