

Eritrea
Eritrea is a militarized authoritarian state that has not held a national election since independence from Ethiopia in 1993. The People’s Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ), headed by President Isaias Afwerki, is the sole political party. Arbitrary detention is commonplace, and citizens are required to perform national service, often for their entire working lives. The government shut down all independent media in 2001.

Freedom in the World — Eritrea Country Report
Eritrea is rated Not Free in Freedom in the World 2023, Freedom House's annual study of political rights and civil liberties worldwide.
News & Perspectives on Eritrea
NEW REPORT: Freedom in Africa Improved Slightly in 2022 but Challenges Persist
Press release
March 9, 2023
Freedom of the Press 2015: Harsh Laws and Violence Drive Global Decline
Press release
April 28, 2015