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Eritrea: Views and Musings
Saturday, 20 October 2018 07:49 |
  
If you have not done so already, I highly recommend that you set aside a little bit of time to read Ruby Sandhu’s recent article, “Unprincipled Journalism and Activism on Eritrea.” In her brief, yet perceptive, article, Sandhu, an international human rights lawyer, strongly critiques the mainstream coverage of and general advocacy practices toward Eritrea, and calls for more honest, principled, ethical approaches. |
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1. On principles and ethics 
Over the past several months, the powerful winds of change have swept across the Horn of Africa, ushering in the possibility for lasting peace, stability, and security. The rapidly unfolding, momentous events are both highly encouraging and a greatly welcome development in a long troubled region. While the spate of peace declarations and cooperation agreements has elicited considerable comment and discussion, especially in regard to Eritrea, it is important to reexamine and clarify a number of points.
Accompanied by the Military Advisor, Admiral Carlo Massagli, Diplomatic Advisor, Amb. Pietro Benassi and Chief Press Officer and Spokesman of the Italian State House, Mr. Rocco Casalino, the Italian Prime Minister, and Prof. Giuseppe Conte arrived in Asmara following a two-day visit to Ethiopia.
1. More flash than substance? 
The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students (NUEYS) hosted a panel discussion event under the International Youth Day (IYD 2018) theme “Safe spaces for youth” on 25 September 2018. The celebration brought together high school and university students, artists, cyclists, and working youth to deliberate on safe spaces.