“A UN Special Procedures mandate exists to protect victims when domestic justice has failed—not to seek the consent of the State whose conduct is under scrutiny.” 25 June 2026 There is no effective domestic remedy in Eritrea. The country has no independent judiciary, no constitutional court,…
Category: Statement
Eritrea: Violations of Women’s Rights
On March 8th, International Women’s Day, we remember Aster Yohannes, Aster Fessehasion, Senait Debesay, and Miriam Hagos, four courageous Eritrean women who have been imprisoned for over 23 years. They are mothers, sisters, and former freedom fighters who once sacrificed for Eritrea’s independence, only to be betrayed by the…
