Film Show at U.S. Embassy, Asmara

On June 11, 2009, the Public Diplomacy office hosted the IIP film show - Crafts in America II part -  the landscape. Artists and students from several different art schools attended the viewing that includes poetry and wood work. More than 90 participants appreciated the opportunity to view American artists in action.

Eritrea’s Journey to Independence

Mr. Solomon Tsehaye, Director of Cultural Affairs Bureau, Ministry of Education was the featured speaker at the monthly American Club lecture at the Eritro - German Auditorium on May 28, 2009. Mr. Solomon, whom is a poet and a writer, is also the author of the lyrics of the national anthem of Eritrea.

The session started with a poignant moment of silence for martyrs. Mr. Solomon spoke of his personal struggles and experiences to captivate the audience of over 100 people, about the many struggles and challenges that the Eritrean people faced in their journey to independence. He further explained his emotional journey behind the Eritrean National Anthem.

The audience showed a great deal of interest in his presentation and participated in an energetic question and answer period.

Global Climate change and Warming Discussed at U.S. Embassy Asmara

Supervisory PAS Julie McClanahan congratulating Dr. Tesfamariam on an insightful and thought provoking presentation

On April 30, 2009, Dr. Tesfamariam Josief captivated an audience of over 150 people with his expertise in global climate change and global warming. Dr. Tesfamariam emphasized the efforts that all citizens of the world must make and how this is a global problem and that individuals must become involved with this important issue. The session included a captivating question and answer session that provided insight and suggestions on how everyone can make positive contributions.

Earth Day Celebration - Challenges of Desertification

Embassy Asmara’s Public Diplomacy celebrated Earthday at the Eritro-German center on April 23, 2009. Over 150 people attended the lecture titled “The challenges of desertification and the efforts undertaken to mitigate the effects,” by Mr. Fitsum Hagos, forest and wild life expert from the Ministry of Agriculture.

Mr. Fitsum Hagos started his presentation by explaining the background of the Eritrean forest and landscape and the main challenges of desertification. He also discussed the measures undertaken in order to preserve and reverse deforestation. Finally Mr. Fitsum clarified the role of all Eritreans and visitors in conservational and enhancement of the environment.

Following his dynamic presentation, Mr. Fitsum took many questions from the well-informed audience.

Fact Sheet on Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Impasse

Ethiopia-Eritrea: U.S. Policy Towards the Border Dispute

Bureau for African Affairs, Washington, DC., December 6, 2007

• United States policy toward the boundary impasse between Eritrea and Ethiopia is and has been for both governments to respect commitments in the Algiers Agreements, comply with relevant Resolutions of the UNSC, and engage directly to implement the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission’s (EEBC) delimitation decision and address issues that divide them.

• The EEBC’s demarcation decision by map coordinates is the responsibility of Eritrea and Ethiopia, the parties to the Algiers Agreements, to decide whether and how to implement.

• Assistant Secretary Frazer has regularly explained this policy and most recently highlighted the importance of dialogue in developing a workable boundary regime in comments made during a State Department briefing on November 30.

• On December 5, Secretary Rice, in Addis Ababa, reiterated that the governments of Eritrea and Ethiopia should avoid any actions that might further heighten tension or reignite conflict. The United States urges both governments to cooperate with the United Nations Mission in Ethiopia and Eritrea in this effort.
  
  
  

Supporting Human Rights and Democracy

"Peace and justice prevail when people are free to speak, assemble, and worship, when their rights are protected, and when governments are accountable to their citizens." President George W. Bush

• ERITREA COUNTRY REPORT ON HUMAN RIGHTS PRACTICES - 2008
• Eritrea Country Report on HRP - 2008, Tigrigna Version translated in the U.S.
• 2008 Report on International Religious Freedom
• 2008 Country Reports on Human Rights practices

"In countries that are not yet free, where people do not yet enjoy the benefits of freedom, it is often journalists who make the sacrifice and endure the danger to try and report to the outside ... " Secretary Condoleezza Rice

• An Unfettered Press (more)

• Reporters without Borders 2008 report on Eritrea (more)

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