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US announces restrictions on Ethiopia and Eritrea
United States has put visa restrictions on officials of Ethiopia and Eritrea, who are accused of increasing six-month-old war in Tigray region of Ethiopia. Why restriction was put? US accused them as they had not taken meaningful steps to end hostilities in Tigray region. According to US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, curbs on economic ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Eritrea • Eritrea-Ethiopia war • Ethiopia • Outline of Eritrea • tigray crisis • Tigray Region
United Nations Security Council lifts sanctions against Eritrea after 9 Years
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has unanimously agreed to lift sanctions against Eritrea after nine years. An arms embargo, asset freeze, and travel ban were imposed in 2009 amid claims that Eritrea supported al-Shabab militants in Somalia. However, Eritrea has always denied the accusations. The resolution, drafted by the UK, was backed by the ..
Topics: Africa • Continents • Eritrea • Geography of Africa • Horn of Africa • Outline of Eritrea • Red Sea