The Eritrean secessionist movement organized the Eritrean Liberation Front in 1961 and fought the Eritrean War of Independence until Eritrea gained de facto independence in 1991.

Jan 30, 2026 · Inhabiting the northernmost part of the Eritrean plateau, as well as lowlands to the east and west, are the Tigre people. The Tigre, who constitute nearly one-third of Eritrea’s population, …

U.S. citizens are strongly advised to avoid travel near the Eritrean-Ethiopian border and to the Southern Red Sea region, including the port of Assab, as there have been military tensions in these areas.

The Eritrean government maintained an iron grip on its population at home and abroad. It continued to repress the population’s rights, including freedom of opinion, religion, and expression, and ...

All Eritrean voices were muzzled. So, in search of the collective dream of self-determination and self-development, an armed struggle for liberation was declared as the sole means to achieve …

The capital city, Asmara, is not only the largest city but also a cultural hub situated on the northwestern edge of the Eritrean Highlands. Other significant cities include the bustling ports of Massawa and …

Eritrean men would prefer to be cared for by male health care providers. Eritrean women strongly wish to be cared for by female providers and if an interpreter is needed, a female is preferred. If an …