Situation of human rights in Eritrea

Condemnatory

Yes

Analysis

• This is a short, technical resolution that extends the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea.
• The resolution was adopted over the strong objections of Eritrea, including an attempt to pass a conflicting resolution which would have abolished the special rapporteur. However, that resolution was rejected by a vote while this resolution was adopted.
• This resolution is deemed condemnatory due to Eritrea's strong objections and attempt to sabotage this resolution.

Main Sponsors

European Union

Vote

Yes - 23, No - 4, Abstain - 20, Absent - 0

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Key Praise

None

Key Criticism

• "Expressing deep concern also at the policy of indefinite conscription into national/military service, the grave human rights violations committed in the context of national service and their wide-ranging negative impact, including on the economic and social rights of Eritreans."
• "Expressing deep concern further of the lack of transparency and accountability to date of the Government of Eritrea regarding reported violations and abuses committed by Eritrean military forces, including in northern Ethiopia."
• "Expresses deep concern at the reported persistent human rights violations and abuses in Eritrea, in a context of continuing widespread impunity, and reiterates that all those responsible for human rights violations and abuses must be held accountable."
• "Decides to extend the mandate of Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea for a further period of one year."