Definition of Eritrea in the English dictionary
The definition of Eritrea in the dictionary is a small country in NE Africa, on the Red Sea: became an Italian colony in 1890; federated with Ethiopia ; an independence movement was engaged in war with the Ethiopian government from 1961 until independence was gained in 1993; consists of hot and arid coastal lowlands, rising to the foothills of the Ethiopian highlands. Languages: Tigrinya, Arabic, English, Afar, and others. Religions: Muslim and Christian. Currency: nakfa. Capital: Asmara. Pop: 6 233 682. Area: 117 400 sq km.
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Next door to Ethiopia spreading out along the strategic Red Sea coastline is Eritrea, a relatively new country, and a place that few Americans seem to fully understand.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ERITREA»
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Eritrea: Even the Stones are Burning
This work traces the Eritrean response to Ethiopian occupation of their land and the origins of the war.
2
Eritrea: A Pawn in World Politics
This work examines the nationalist movement in the context of the political and diplomatic struggle, and argues that superpower/UN collusion is partly to blame.
Though based largely on the documentary record, the book also recognizes the value of oral history among the people of Eritrea and incorporates that history as well. Leading sources are quoted at length to provide analysis and perspective.
Mussie Tesfagiorgis G. Ph.D., 2010
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Historical Dictionary of
Eritrea
This second edition of the Historical Dictionary of Eritrea spans several millennia, starting with the discovery of some of the earliest known hominid remains and continuing on to Eritrea's early encounters with Christianity (4th century) ...
Dan Connell, Tom Killion, 2010
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Eritrea: The Bradt Travel Guide
The main port, Massawa, is a natural gateway to the 350 islands in the Red Sea that offer superb diving, and this guide provides all the necessary information.
Edward Denison, Edward Paice, 2007
In spite of limited physical resources and a harsh climate, the country has seen periods of importance due to its prime location for commerce. This volume covers a wide range of subjects.
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Eritrea and Ethiopia: The Federal Experience
This book examines the rise and fall of the Ethio–Eritrean federation which existed from 1952 to 1962.
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Eritrea and Ethiopia: From Conflict to Cooperation
Essays addressing the prospects and problems in the process of creating a single, integrated community in the Horn of Africa.
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Biopolitics, Militarism, And Development:
Eritrea in the ...
Bringing together original, contemporary ethnographic research on the Northeast African state of Eritrea, this book shows how biopolitics - the state-led deployment of disciplinary technologies on individuals and population groups - is ...
David O'Kane, Tricia Redeker Hepner, 2013
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Mai Weini, a Highland Village in
Eritrea: A Study of the ...
Written by the first anthropologist to enter Eritrea after the war, this study is an ethnographic account which explores the social organisation of a remote Tigrayan-speaking highland community and the livelihood of its peasants.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ERITREA»
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Eritrea sees UN scrutiny, migrant exodus as part of a 'conspiracy'
A migrant from Eritrea displaying a placard during a protest outside the EU delegation in Israel, in Ramat Gan near Tel Aviv. About 300 Eritrean ... «Times of Malta, Jul 15»
Goal achieved for Eritrea's Teklehaimanot
Daniel Teklehaimanot said he had achieved his goal after snaring the Tour de France polkadot jersey from Joaquim Rodriguez on Thursday. «Yahoo Singapore News, Jul 15»
Participation of Eritrean Cyclists in Tour De France Drawing Broad …
Eritrea: Participation of Eritrean Cyclists in Tour De France Drawing Broad World Media Coverage. tweet. share. Google+. comment. email. «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
Festival of Eritrean Community Members in Germany Concludes
He further shed light on the anti-Eritrea conspiracies, especially the baseless recent conspiracy weaved in the name of "human rights". «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
UN Human Rights Council Extends Mandates of the Special …
A resolution to extend the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Eritrea and of the Commission to Investigate Human Rights ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
Eritrea sees UN scrutiny, migrant exodus as part of 'conspiracy'
Ambassador Tesfamicael Gerahtu told Reuters in Geneva on Tuesday there was an international "conspiracy" to tarnish Eritrea, saying ... «Reuters, Jul 15»
“The government has declared war on us”: an appeal from people …
Eritrea's history is one of the saddest in Africa. Eritreans fought for their independence from Ethiopia for 30 years. During that time vast ... «New Statesman, Jul 15»
Araya's Story
Araya was born in Eritrea but moved to Ethiopia with her family soon afterwards and spent most of her childhood there until war broke out ... «Irin, Jul 15»
Eritrea: Is Mr. Cohen a legally registered lobbyist for the Eritrean …
Asmarino Independent presents the English translation of the letter forwarded by Eritrean Embassy to the Foreign Minister of Eritrea concerning ... «Asmarino Independent, Jul 15»
UN body to investigate human rights violations in Eritrea
The Commission of Inquiry on Human Rights in Eritrea has recently released its report where it unveiled the government's gross human right ... «Sudan Tribune, Jul 15»
