GENEVA (18 September 2018) – The peace agreement between Eritrea and Ethiopia raises hopes that human rights will be at the centre of Eritrea’s path towards a society respectful of all fundamental...

GENEVA (26 June 2018) – The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea expressed concern that patterns of violations identified over the past six years persist, namely arbitrary...

26 June 2018 Mr President, Excellencies, Ladies and gentlemen It is my pleasure to present my fifth and final report since my appointment as the mandate holder for the situation of human rights in...

World Press Freedom Day 3 May 2018 GENEVA (2 May 2018) – As the world marks Press Freedom Day on 3 May 2018, the UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea, Sheila B Keetharuth...

GENEVA (14 March 2018) – The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation human of rights in Eritrea has deplored the arbitrary arrest and detention of hundreds people who have challenged the Government’s...

12 March 2018 Mr. President, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, While participating in this enhanced interactive dialogue I intend to provide an update on the situation of human rights in...

GENEVA (1 March 2018) – The new policy by Israel to deport Eritrean and Sudanese nationals violates international human rights and refugee law, UN human rights experts* have said, calling on the...

GENEVA (27 October 2017) – The people of Eritrea are suffering unending brutal human rights violations, and thousands continue walking for days in a desperate bid to reach the borders with...

NEW YORK 26 October 2017 Honourable Chairperson, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, I address you as the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Eritrea and am honoured to...