Eritrea
Eritrea civic space is ranked as closed in the sub region. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) continues to rank Eritrea as one of the worst jailers of journalists globally.
Human Rights Situation in Eritrea
Closed Civic Space
Eritrea's civic space is ranked as closed in the sub-region, with severe restrictions on all fundamental freedoms
Journalist Imprisonment
Committee to Protect Journalists continues to rank Eritrea as one of the worst jailers of journalists globally
Freedom Restrictions
Rights to free expression, association and peaceful assembly are severely restricted, making it virtually impossible for HRDs to operate
Eritrea civic space is ranked as closed in the sub region. The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) continues to rank Eritrea as one of the worst jailers of journalists globally.
The rights to free expression, association and peaceful assembly continue to be severely restricted, making it virtually impossible for independent human rights organisations or individual HRDs to operate in the country.
The information is based on our latest bi-annual report that can be found under our reports to the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights.
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ERITREA
Eritrea: UN mandate extended despite government's attempt to end scrutiny
4 July 2025
The UN Human Rights Council's adoption of a resolution on Eritrea, today during its 59th session, keeps the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Eritrea,
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ERITREA
Eritrea: Do Not Create a Precedent, Maintain HRC Scrutiny
23 June 2025
Eritrea: Do Not Create a Precedent, Maintain HRC Scrutiny All States should oppose attempts to discontinue the Special Rapporteur's mandate
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ERITREA
Eritrea: Adopt a strong resolution extending the Special Rapporteur's mandate
22 May 2025
In a joint letter released ahead of the UN Human Rights Council's 59th session (HRC59, 16 June-11 July 2025), civil society calls on the Council
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