Human rights in Eritrea

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Human rights in Eritrea are viewed, as of the 2010s, by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as Human Rights Watch as among the worst in the world, particularly in regard to freedom of the press.[1][2]

LGBT rights[change | change source]

The Government of Eritrea has denied an appeal by the United Nations Human Rights Council's Universal Periodic Review process to legalize same-sex sexual activity. This was said to be "in direct contradiction with the values and traditions of the Eritrean people".

References[change | change source]

  1. "Report of the commission of inquiry on human rights in Eritrea". UNHRC website. 2015-06-08. Retrieved 2015-06-09.
  2. "Eritrea: Events of 2009". Human Rights Watch.