Eritrea

Eritrea, a country in the Horn of Africa, is currently newsworthy due to escalating tensions with neighboring Ethiopia and internal human rights concerns. Recent reports allege that Eritrea has been providing ammunition to rebel groups within Ethiopia, fueling fears of renewed armed conflict in the region, a claim Eritrea denies. This accusation comes amidst a backdrop of ongoing instability in Ethiopia, particularly in the Tigray region, where humanitarian crises persist. Further exacerbating regional dynamics, Eritrea has withdrawn from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), a regional bloc, accusing it of failing to promote stability and becoming a tool against certain nations. Domestically, there are reports of Eritreans being released from prison after being detained for 18 years without trial, highlighting concerns about human rights and due process within the country. The US has also suspended immigrant visa processing for Eritrean citizens as part of a broader immigration crackdown.