Eritrea : News

[Shabait]Asmara -President Raul Castro of Cuba, Dr. Susilo Bambang Yudhono, President of Indonesia, and Pope Francis of Vatican sent messages of congratulations in connection with the 22nd Independence Day anniversary. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Asmara -The ongoing Independence Day celebrations in general and the unique atmosphere in Independence Avenue in particular attests the peace prevailing peace in Eritrea and harmony of the people, nationals and foreigners who are participating in the celebrations expressed. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Assab -A new clinic has opened in Debaisima Administrative area, Southern Denkalia sub-zone, and the inhabitants expressed satisfaction with the service being rendered by it, the impact of which has become remarkable in simplifying the load as regards outreach medical service. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Keren -The national holidays coordinating committee in Keren city indicated that the residents have finalized preparations for Independence Day observances. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Keren -The National Association of the Blind has called for enhanced societal and stakeholder role in the rehabilitation of members. The Association made the call at a meeting in Keren city, during which it was stated that it has been exerting stepped-up endeavors targeting the laying of groundwork to this end, besides promoting community concern regarding visually impaired nationals. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Asmara -Reports indicate that Administrative areas in the Central region have made ample preparations for carnival shows in connection with Independence Day observances. The Area administrations further pointed out that such opportunities are good opportunity for popularizing national values. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Segeneiti -Reports indicated that the dirt road linking Akhrur, Hiebo and Adi-Qontsi villages with Segeneiti urban center has been renovated through popular undertaking which expected to continue with the tasks of soil and water conservation, as well as preparation of farmland. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Asmara -Mr. Worede Ande, head of Administration and Finance of the National Museum, expressed that the National Museum is striving towards conserving cultural and historical heritages, documenting, identifying and conducting research, and that this years International Museum Day is being observed in which knowledgeable people on the subject are participating. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Asmara -The Students Independence Day Week that has being undergoing in the Central region from 7 May under the theme "ERITREA - Shield of Resilience and Nobility of Work" concluded on the 19th of May. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Asmara -Eritrean community members residing in Riyadh and its environs expressed readiness to back up national development drive and mount staunch resistance alongside their people and Government against anti-Eritrea agendas. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Asmara -The President of Germany, Mr. Joachim Gauck, Dr. Tony Tan Keng Yam, President of Singapore, and Ms. Quentin Bryce, Governor-General of the Commonwealth of Australia, sent messages of congratulations in connection with the 22nd Independence Day anniversary. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Asmara -Reports indicated that Eritrea's accomplishments in combating malaria have been applauded by WHO representatives at a joint meeting with the Ministry of Health that was conducted yesterday here in Asmara. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Asmara -President Isaias Afwerki and the Chinese leader, Mr. Xi Jinping, exchanged solidarity messages in connection with the 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Eritrea and the People's Republic of China (PRC). (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Asmara -The 22nd Independence Day anniversary was observed yesterday in Kassala city, Sudan, with patriotic zeal. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Asmara -A number of Independence Day observance participants who took part in the concert staged at Bahti-Meskeren square said that the spirit of popular resistance against external conspiracies on the part of citizens is a living national value, and that it is intact among the young generation. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Assab -The residents of the port city of Assab said that the ongoing preparations for the 22nd Independence Day anniversary attest to the prevalence of spirit of nationalism among the citizenry. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Keren -The Administration of Anseba region said that remarkable development accomplishments have been registered in the area over the past 22 years, giving rise to noticeable improvement of the inhabitants' livelihood. (AllAfrica)

[Sudan Tribune]Addis Ababa -The United Nations special rapporteur on Eritrea, Sheila B. Keetharuth, said the human rights situation in the reclusive Red Sea nation remained "unacceptable", calling for the country to be closely monitored. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Asmara -The 20th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Eritrea and the People's Republic of China (PRC) was commemorated yesterday at the Chinese Embassy in the presence of President Isaias Afwerki, senior Eritrean government and PFDJ officials, as well as invited guests. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Ginda -The inhabitants of Embatkala Administrative area said that potable water supply has made remarkable impact in improvement of their livelihood. They further lauded the (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Asmara -A number of nationals have arrived in Asmara for the 22nd Independence Day anniversary which is being observed under the theme "Eritrea - Shield of Resilience and Nobility of Work." (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Debarwa -The sub-zonal Administration of Debarwa stated that the town has registered significant development in line with the programs implemented over the past 22 years targeting improvement of the community's livelihood. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Asmara -In its meeting today, the Cabinet of Ministers held discussion regarding the all-round preparations underway for this year's rainy season vis-?-vis weather forecast and the necessary resources thereof. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Asmara -The streets of Asmara city are glittering with twinkling lights at the onset of Independence Day observance which is being conducted under the theme "Eritrea - Shield of Resilience and Nobility of Work." (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Asmara -Bidho National Association has called for enhanced societal role regarding HIV/AIDS prevention. It made the call at its annual meeting which was conducted yesterday. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Asmara -The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma, and President Heinz Fischer of Austria sent messages of congratulations in connection with the 22nd Independence Day anniversary. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Asmara -Institutions in the Central region which would take part on Independence Day observances have reportedly made ample preparations for carnival shows, due to be staged on the 21st and 22nd this month along the streets of Asmara. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Molqi -The inhabitants of Mai-Deguali village, Molqi sub-zone, said that the social service facilities put in place in the area over the past 22 years have become a springboard to further development. (AllAfrica)

[Shabait]Asmara -The Ministry of Agriculture said that national events and ceremonies should begin with plantation of tree seedlings so as to nurture environment friendly societal norm. It made the call at a joint conference by the National Forestry and Wildlife Authority, as well as the Ministry, which was conducted today targeting environmental conservation, (AllAfrica)

[UN News]The international community must keep Eritrea under "close scrutiny", an independent United Nations expert said today, stressing the need to fundamentally transform the East African nation's "current culture of rights denial." (AllAfrica)

KAMPALA 23 April 2013 (IRIN) - Uganda's government and the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) have launched a pilot mobile court system to improve access to justice for victims of crimes in Nakivale, the country's oldest and largest refugee settlement. (irinnews.org)