The West is courting favour with Eritrea, putting aside human-rights concerns
Eritrea is experiencing increased diplomatic attention from Western governments, despite its long-standing reputation for human rights abuses. The West appears to be prioritizing Eritrea's strategic location on the Red Sea over its repressive regime. Critics warn that this shift could undermine human rights and exacerbate regional conflicts.
- ▪Eritrea has been ruled by President Isaias Afwerki for 33 years without challenge.
- ▪Western nations are engaging with Eritrea due to its strategic location amid rising geopolitical tensions.
- ▪Critics argue that the West's approach may sacrifice human rights for unclear geopolitical benefits.
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Open this photo in gallery:Eritrea's President Isaias Afwerki steps down from the aircraft at the airport in Gondar, for a visit to Ethiopia, November, 2018. Mr. Afwerki, has ruled Eritrea without challenge for 33 years.EDUARDO SOTERAS/AFP/Getty ImagesShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountThe isolated regime of Eritrea, long shunned as one of the world’s most repressive dictatorships, is enjoying a sudden flurry of diplomatic attention from Western governments that increasingly value its strategic location on the Red Sea.The courting of Eritrea is the latest sign that the West is downplaying its traditional human-rights concerns in the Horn of Africa and instead prioritizing geopolitical factors such as shipping routes and military muscle in…
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