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The Failed Anti-Eritrea Conference, in Washington.

Post by Zmeselo » 27 Apr 2025, 07:54



The Failed Anti-Eritrea Conference in Washington, DC A Gathering of Foreign-Backed Activists and Discredited Narratives



On April 26, 2025, a so-called "International Conference on Eritrea" was held at the Catholic University Caldwell Hall in Washington, DC, organized by a coalition of anti-Eritrea groups, including Focus Eritrea, ERIPS, FASTE, the Eritrean Women’s Organization, and Yiakel. The event, which was promoted as a major gathering of Eritrean "pro-democracy" voices, turned out to be an embarrassing failure, with only around 40 attendees, most of whom were elderly and visibly frail. Even the keynote speakers, many of whom have spent decades pushing regime-change narratives participated virtually, appearing weak and disconnected from reality.

This conference was yet another attempt by Western-funded activists and academics to legitimize their discredited narratives about Eritrea. However, the poor turnout and lack of substantive engagement exposed the truth: these groups do not represent the Eritrean people, but rather serve the interests of foreign governments and institutions seeking to destabilize the Horn of Africa.

Below is a detailed breakdown of the key issues surrounding this failed conference and the problematic history of its participants.

1. The Speakers & Their Dubious Agendas

A. Daniel Habtey (ERIPS) & Dr. Berhane Woldemichael (FASTE): Advocates for Foreign-Backed Regime Change

Both ERIPS (Eritrean Research Institute for Policy and Strategy) and FASTE (Eritrean American Civic Advocacy Group) have long aligned themselves with Western-funded regime-change agendas, particularly those pushed by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and Open Society Foundations.

Critical Question: If these groups truly support democracy, why do they ignore Eritrea’s sovereign right to self-determination under constant external threats (sanctions, hybrid warfare, and media demonization)? Shouldn’t Eritreans—not foreign-backed NGOs—decide their political future?

B. Prof. Araya Debessay & Prof. Mengisteab Tesfayohannes: Academics Pushing the "Failed State" Myth

These academics have consistently portrayed Eritrea as a "failed state," ignoring its resilience against foreign intervention, regional stability contributions, and progress in education/healthcare despite illegal sanctions.

Critical Question: Why do their analyses conveniently omit Eritrea’s achievements while amplifying narratives that align with Western geopolitical interests (e.g., justifying sanctions, regime change)?

C. Ambassador Haile Menkerios: A Former UN Official with a Biased Record

As a former UN official, Menkerios has criticized Eritrea’s government while remaining silent on illegal sanctions even after the UN itself admitted that accusations against Eritrea (e.g., Somalia allegations) were baseless.

Critical Question: Does he now acknowledge that Eritrea was unfairly targeted by sanctions, and how does he justify his past complicity in this injustice?

D. Martin Plaut & Dan Connell: Serial Propagandists with a History of Fake News

These two have spent decades publishing unverified, sensationalist claims about Eritrea, often relying on anonymous "sources" and debunked reports (e.g., false "shoot-to-kill" border policies).

Critical Question: Why should anyone trust their narratives when they have repeatedly been exposed as politically motivated fabrications?

• Notably, Plaut has openly incited violence, telling anti-Eritrea activists that "protests are not enough" and encouraging them to "burn the embassy"—a clear endorsement of terrorism, similar to the 2012 Benghazi attack.

E. Dr. Selam Kidane (Eritrean Women’s Organization) & Yiakel: Western-Funded "Activists"

These groups receive funding from NED, Open Society, and other regime-change financiers, raising serious doubts about their independence.

Critical Question: How can they claim to represent Eritrean women when their funding and agendas align perfectly with Western foreign policy goals rather than grassroots needs?

F. Dr. Michael Rubin (AEI) & Dr. Tesfamicael Mebrahtu: Warmongers Advocating for More Destruction

Both have advocated for US/EU intervention in Eritrea, ignoring the catastrophic results of such policies in Libya, Syria, and Iraq.

Critical Question: Given Eritrea’s resilience against foreign interference, isn’t their push for "regime change" a dangerous escalation that risks regional chaos rather than "liberation"?

G. Ghebrehiwet Ateweberhan (FASTE): Advocating for Eritrea’s Isolation While Claiming to Represent Its People

FASTE has called for Eritrea’s diplomatic and economic isolation, yet Eritrea has strengthened ties across Africa and the Global South.

Critical Question: How does FASTE justify demanding Eritrea’s marginalization while pretending to represent Eritreans, most of whom support national sovereignty?

2. Key Themes Exposing Their Hypocrisy

A. Foreign Funding & Political Agendas

• Nearly all participating organizations are funded by NED, Open Society, or other Western institutions with a history of regime-change operations.

• Their activism mirrors US/EU foreign policy demands, not the will of Eritreans.

B. Eritrea’s Achievements despite Sanctions & Hybrid Warfare

• Eritrea has:

° Maintained sovereignty in a volatile region.

° Resisted illegal sanctions (later proven baseless).

° Made progress in education, healthcare, and infrastructure despite external pressures.

• Why do these "experts" ignore these realities while pushing doom-and-gloom narratives?

C. Reliance on Debunked Reports & Fake News

• Many speakers (Plaut, Connell) have been caught spreading false information (e.g., fake "massacre" reports).

• Why should their claims be taken seriously when they lack credible evidence?

D. Grassroots Eritreans vs. Elite Diaspora Activists

• While these groups struggle to gather 40 people, pro-sovereignty Eritrean rallies regularly attract thousands worldwide.

• The diaspora’s majority supports Eritrea’s independence, not foreign-backed regime change.

3. A Dying Movement with No Legitimacy

This conference was a joke—an embarrassing gathering of aging activists, propagandists, and foreign-funded NGOs who have no real connection to Eritrea’s people. The fact that most speakers couldn’t even attend in person (appearing virtually, looking frail and out of touch) symbolizes the irrelevance of their movement.

Eritrea has resisted decades of hybrid warfare, sanctions, and misinformation campaigns and will continue to do so. The real Eritrean voices are those celebrating their nation’s sovereignty, resilience, and progress, not these Western-funded puppets trying to rewrite history.

Final Thought: If these groups truly cared about Eritrea, they would stop taking foreign money, stop lying, and start listening to the Eritrean people. But history shows they won’t because their loyalty was never to Eritrea in the first place.

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Re: The Failed Anti-Eritrea Conference, in Washington.

Post by Zmeselo » 27 Apr 2025, 08:41


On April 27, 1993, The Eritrean Referendum Commission announces the official provisional results, indicating that 99.805 per cent of those who participated voted for independence. The official results were announced on 28 April, 1993.

-On April 27, 1993, UNGA Special Representative declared that

..the Referendum process in Eritrea can be considered to have been free and fair at every stage, and ... it has been conducted to my satisfaction.


In its subsequent report, the Referendum Commission stressed the good working relationship between it and UNOVER which could be taken

as a model for such future endeavors elsewhere.


-On April 27, 1993, Eritrea became a sovereign country after a struggle for full independence through peaceful diplomatic means & bitter armed struggle for half a century. Despite an outright military victory on May 24, 1991, Eritreans voted in a Referendum in April 1993.

President Isaias Afwerki, then the Secretary-General of the EPLF & the Provisional Government of Eritrea (PGE), announced,

...Although it has been decided that formal independence will be declared on May 24, 1993, Eritrea is a sovereign country as of today April 27, 1993.


-On April 27, 1993, the governments of Egypt, Italy, Sudan, and the United States of America recognized Eritrea immediately after the announcement of the referendum results on April 27, 1993.

-The Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission ruled that,

It is that the Parties have thereby accepted that the date as at which the borders between them are to be determined is that of the independence of Eritrea, that is to say, on 27 April 1993. Developments subsequent to that date are not to be taken into account save in so far as they can be seen as a continuance or confirmation of a line of conduct already clearly established, or take the form of express agreements between them.


The EEBC's approach aligns with principles of international law, particularly the concept of the "critical date" in territorial disputes. The critical date, is the point at which the legal rights and claims of the parties are assessed. By limiting the relevance of post-1993 developments, the Commission aimed to uphold the principle of stability and permanence in international boundaries, avoiding the risk of legitimizing changes driven by force or coercion.
@Erihistory

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Re: The Failed Anti-Eritrea Conference, in Washington.

Post by Zmeselo » 27 Apr 2025, 08:52







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Re: The Failed Anti-Eritrea Conference, in Washington.

Post by Zack » 27 Apr 2025, 08:57

Zmeselo wrote:
27 Apr 2025, 07:54


The Failed Anti-Eritrea Conference in Washington, DC A Gathering of Foreign-Backed Activists and Discredited Narratives



On April 26, 2025, a so-called "International Conference on Eritrea" was held at the Catholic University Caldwell Hall in Washington, DC, organized by a coalition of anti-Eritrea groups, including Focus Eritrea, ERIPS, FASTE, the Eritrean Women’s Organization, and Yiakel. The event, which was promoted as a major gathering of Eritrean "pro-democracy" voices, turned out to be an embarrassing failure, with only around 40 attendees, most of whom were elderly and visibly frail. Even the keynote speakers, many of whom have spent decades pushing regime-change narratives participated virtually, appearing weak and disconnected from reality.

This conference was yet another attempt by Western-funded activists and academics to legitimize their discredited narratives about Eritrea. However, the poor turnout and lack of substantive engagement exposed the truth: these groups do not represent the Eritrean people, but rather serve the interests of foreign governments and institutions seeking to destabilize the Horn of Africa.

Below is a detailed breakdown of the key issues surrounding this failed conference and the problematic history of its participants.

1. The Speakers & Their Dubious Agendas

A. Daniel Habtey (ERIPS) & Dr. Berhane Woldemichael (FASTE): Advocates for Foreign-Backed Regime Change

Both ERIPS (Eritrean Research Institute for Policy and Strategy) and FASTE (Eritrean American Civic Advocacy Group) have long aligned themselves with Western-funded regime-change agendas, particularly those pushed by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and Open Society Foundations.

Critical Question: If these groups truly support democracy, why do they ignore Eritrea’s sovereign right to self-determination under constant external threats (sanctions, hybrid warfare, and media demonization)? Shouldn’t Eritreans—not foreign-backed NGOs—decide their political future?

B. Prof. Araya Debessay & Prof. Mengisteab Tesfayohannes: Academics Pushing the "Failed State" Myth

These academics have consistently portrayed Eritrea as a "failed state," ignoring its resilience against foreign intervention, regional stability contributions, and progress in education/healthcare despite illegal sanctions.

Critical Question: Why do their analyses conveniently omit Eritrea’s achievements while amplifying narratives that align with Western geopolitical interests (e.g., justifying sanctions, regime change)?

C. Ambassador Haile Menkerios: A Former UN Official with a Biased Record

As a former UN official, Menkerios has criticized Eritrea’s government while remaining silent on illegal sanctions even after the UN itself admitted that accusations against Eritrea (e.g., Somalia allegations) were baseless.

Critical Question: Does he now acknowledge that Eritrea was unfairly targeted by sanctions, and how does he justify his past complicity in this injustice?

D. Martin Plaut & Dan Connell: Serial Propagandists with a History of Fake News

These two have spent decades publishing unverified, sensationalist claims about Eritrea, often relying on anonymous "sources" and debunked reports (e.g., false "shoot-to-kill" border policies).

Critical Question: Why should anyone trust their narratives when they have repeatedly been exposed as politically motivated fabrications?

• Notably, Plaut has openly incited violence, telling anti-Eritrea activists that "protests are not enough" and encouraging them to "burn the embassy"—a clear endorsement of terrorism, similar to the 2012 Benghazi attack.

E. Dr. Selam Kidane (Eritrean Women’s Organization) & Yiakel: Western-Funded "Activists"

These groups receive funding from NED, Open Society, and other regime-change financiers, raising serious doubts about their independence.

Critical Question: How can they claim to represent Eritrean women when their funding and agendas align perfectly with Western foreign policy goals rather than grassroots needs?

F. Dr. Michael Rubin (AEI) & Dr. Tesfamicael Mebrahtu: Warmongers Advocating for More Destruction

Both have advocated for US/EU intervention in Eritrea, ignoring the catastrophic results of such policies in Libya, Syria, and Iraq.

Critical Question: Given Eritrea’s resilience against foreign interference, isn’t their push for "regime change" a dangerous escalation that risks regional chaos rather than "liberation"?

G. Ghebrehiwet Ateweberhan (FASTE): Advocating for Eritrea’s Isolation While Claiming to Represent Its People

FASTE has called for Eritrea’s diplomatic and economic isolation, yet Eritrea has strengthened ties across Africa and the Global South.

Critical Question: How does FASTE justify demanding Eritrea’s marginalization while pretending to represent Eritreans, most of whom support national sovereignty?

2. Key Themes Exposing Their Hypocrisy

A. Foreign Funding & Political Agendas

• Nearly all participating organizations are funded by NED, Open Society, or other Western institutions with a history of regime-change operations.

• Their activism mirrors US/EU foreign policy demands, not the will of Eritreans.

B. Eritrea’s Achievements despite Sanctions & Hybrid Warfare

• Eritrea has:

° Maintained sovereignty in a volatile region.

° Resisted illegal sanctions (later proven baseless).

° Made progress in education, healthcare, and infrastructure despite external pressures.

• Why do these "experts" ignore these realities while pushing doom-and-gloom narratives?

C. Reliance on Debunked Reports & Fake News

• Many speakers (Plaut, Connell) have been caught spreading false information (e.g., fake "massacre" reports).

• Why should their claims be taken seriously when they lack credible evidence?

D. Grassroots Eritreans vs. Elite Diaspora Activists

• While these groups struggle to gather 40 people, pro-sovereignty Eritrean rallies regularly attract thousands worldwide.

• The diaspora’s majority supports Eritrea’s independence, not foreign-backed regime change.

3. A Dying Movement with No Legitimacy

This conference was a joke—an embarrassing gathering of aging activists, propagandists, and foreign-funded NGOs who have no real connection to Eritrea’s people. The fact that most speakers couldn’t even attend in person (appearing virtually, looking frail and out of touch) symbolizes the irrelevance of their movement.

Eritrea has resisted decades of hybrid warfare, sanctions, and misinformation campaigns and will continue to do so. The real Eritrean voices are those celebrating their nation’s sovereignty, resilience, and progress, not these Western-funded puppets trying to rewrite history.

Final Thought: If these groups truly cared about Eritrea, they would stop taking foreign money, stop lying, and start listening to the Eritrean people. But history shows they won’t because their loyalty was never to Eritrea in the first place.


Eritrea wasnt illegally sanctioned it supported terrorists group the state department labelled the Islamic courts Union as a terrorists group then what did isias do he wanted to stick to the west he invited hassan daaahir aweys one of the founders of alshabab to Asmara . This is what triggered the state department to sanction Eritrea and use the United Nations as a tool . You shouldn’t be angry at the sanctions of the USA or the UN . Just admit it was a dumb bad move done by isias afewerki. Had Eritrea stayed neutral or didn’t get involve in Somalia mess . I doubt they would have been sanctioned the way they were


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Re: The Failed Anti-Eritrea Conference, in Washington.

Post by Zmeselo » 27 Apr 2025, 12:37

Sleazy fa99ot, how can arch terrorists accuse others of terrorism?

Dahir Aweys was invited long before the sanctions, disgusting h0m0!


U.S. taxpayers may be funding the Taliban and Afghan terror groups, watchdog says
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/us-tax ... -rcna80446


Tax dollars being used to fund terrorists is 'intolerable,' says US Army Special Forces vet
https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6369414384112


Zack wrote:
27 Apr 2025, 08:57
Zmeselo wrote:
27 Apr 2025, 07:54


The Failed Anti-Eritrea Conference in Washington, DC A Gathering of Foreign-Backed Activists and Discredited Narratives



On April 26, 2025, a so-called "International Conference on Eritrea" was held at the Catholic University Caldwell Hall in Washington, DC, organized by a coalition of anti-Eritrea groups, including Focus Eritrea, ERIPS, FASTE, the Eritrean Women’s Organization, and Yiakel. The event, which was promoted as a major gathering of Eritrean "pro-democracy" voices, turned out to be an embarrassing failure, with only around 40 attendees, most of whom were elderly and visibly frail. Even the keynote speakers, many of whom have spent decades pushing regime-change narratives participated virtually, appearing weak and disconnected from reality.

This conference was yet another attempt by Western-funded activists and academics to legitimize their discredited narratives about Eritrea. However, the poor turnout and lack of substantive engagement exposed the truth: these groups do not represent the Eritrean people, but rather serve the interests of foreign governments and institutions seeking to destabilize the Horn of Africa.

Below is a detailed breakdown of the key issues surrounding this failed conference and the problematic history of its participants.

1. The Speakers & Their Dubious Agendas

A. Daniel Habtey (ERIPS) & Dr. Berhane Woldemichael (FASTE): Advocates for Foreign-Backed Regime Change

Both ERIPS (Eritrean Research Institute for Policy and Strategy) and FASTE (Eritrean American Civic Advocacy Group) have long aligned themselves with Western-funded regime-change agendas, particularly those pushed by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and Open Society Foundations.

Critical Question: If these groups truly support democracy, why do they ignore Eritrea’s sovereign right to self-determination under constant external threats (sanctions, hybrid warfare, and media demonization)? Shouldn’t Eritreans—not foreign-backed NGOs—decide their political future?

B. Prof. Araya Debessay & Prof. Mengisteab Tesfayohannes: Academics Pushing the "Failed State" Myth

These academics have consistently portrayed Eritrea as a "failed state," ignoring its resilience against foreign intervention, regional stability contributions, and progress in education/healthcare despite illegal sanctions.

Critical Question: Why do their analyses conveniently omit Eritrea’s achievements while amplifying narratives that align with Western geopolitical interests (e.g., justifying sanctions, regime change)?

C. Ambassador Haile Menkerios: A Former UN Official with a Biased Record

As a former UN official, Menkerios has criticized Eritrea’s government while remaining silent on illegal sanctions even after the UN itself admitted that accusations against Eritrea (e.g., Somalia allegations) were baseless.

Critical Question: Does he now acknowledge that Eritrea was unfairly targeted by sanctions, and how does he justify his past complicity in this injustice?

D. Martin Plaut & Dan Connell: Serial Propagandists with a History of Fake News

These two have spent decades publishing unverified, sensationalist claims about Eritrea, often relying on anonymous "sources" and debunked reports (e.g., false "shoot-to-kill" border policies).

Critical Question: Why should anyone trust their narratives when they have repeatedly been exposed as politically motivated fabrications?

• Notably, Plaut has openly incited violence, telling anti-Eritrea activists that "protests are not enough" and encouraging them to "burn the embassy"—a clear endorsement of terrorism, similar to the 2012 Benghazi attack.

E. Dr. Selam Kidane (Eritrean Women’s Organization) & Yiakel: Western-Funded "Activists"

These groups receive funding from NED, Open Society, and other regime-change financiers, raising serious doubts about their independence.

Critical Question: How can they claim to represent Eritrean women when their funding and agendas align perfectly with Western foreign policy goals rather than grassroots needs?

F. Dr. Michael Rubin (AEI) & Dr. Tesfamicael Mebrahtu: Warmongers Advocating for More Destruction

Both have advocated for US/EU intervention in Eritrea, ignoring the catastrophic results of such policies in Libya, Syria, and Iraq.

Critical Question: Given Eritrea’s resilience against foreign interference, isn’t their push for "regime change" a dangerous escalation that risks regional chaos rather than "liberation"?

G. Ghebrehiwet Ateweberhan (FASTE): Advocating for Eritrea’s Isolation While Claiming to Represent Its People

FASTE has called for Eritrea’s diplomatic and economic isolation, yet Eritrea has strengthened ties across Africa and the Global South.

Critical Question: How does FASTE justify demanding Eritrea’s marginalization while pretending to represent Eritreans, most of whom support national sovereignty?

2. Key Themes Exposing Their Hypocrisy

A. Foreign Funding & Political Agendas

• Nearly all participating organizations are funded by NED, Open Society, or other Western institutions with a history of regime-change operations.

• Their activism mirrors US/EU foreign policy demands, not the will of Eritreans.

B. Eritrea’s Achievements despite Sanctions & Hybrid Warfare

• Eritrea has:

° Maintained sovereignty in a volatile region.

° Resisted illegal sanctions (later proven baseless).

° Made progress in education, healthcare, and infrastructure despite external pressures.

• Why do these "experts" ignore these realities while pushing doom-and-gloom narratives?

C. Reliance on Debunked Reports & Fake News

• Many speakers (Plaut, Connell) have been caught spreading false information (e.g., fake "massacre" reports).

• Why should their claims be taken seriously when they lack credible evidence?

D. Grassroots Eritreans vs. Elite Diaspora Activists

• While these groups struggle to gather 40 people, pro-sovereignty Eritrean rallies regularly attract thousands worldwide.

• The diaspora’s majority supports Eritrea’s independence, not foreign-backed regime change.

3. A Dying Movement with No Legitimacy

This conference was a joke—an embarrassing gathering of aging activists, propagandists, and foreign-funded NGOs who have no real connection to Eritrea’s people. The fact that most speakers couldn’t even attend in person (appearing virtually, looking frail and out of touch) symbolizes the irrelevance of their movement.

Eritrea has resisted decades of hybrid warfare, sanctions, and misinformation campaigns and will continue to do so. The real Eritrean voices are those celebrating their nation’s sovereignty, resilience, and progress, not these Western-funded puppets trying to rewrite history.

Final Thought: If these groups truly cared about Eritrea, they would stop taking foreign money, stop lying, and start listening to the Eritrean people. But history shows they won’t because their loyalty was never to Eritrea in the first place.


Eritrea wasnt illegally sanctioned it supported terrorists group the state department labelled the Islamic courts Union as a terrorists group then what did isias do he wanted to stick to the west he invited hassan daaahir aweys one of the founders of alshabab to Asmara . This is what triggered the state department to sanction Eritrea and use the United Nations as a tool . You shouldn’t be angry at the sanctions of the USA or the UN . Just admit it was a dumb bad move done by isias afewerki. Had Eritrea stayed neutral or didn’t get involve in Somalia mess . I doubt they would have been sanctioned the way they were


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Re: The Failed Anti-Eritrea Conference, in Washington.

Post by Zmeselo » 27 Apr 2025, 14:35




Asmara Technical School boasts a fully equipped workshop packed with machinery and tools, creating an ideal hands-on learning environment for future technicians. Big applause to the school, for offering such a practical training space for aspiring professionals.

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Re: The Failed Anti-Eritrea Conference, in Washington.

Post by Zack » 27 Apr 2025, 15:39

Zmeselo wrote:
27 Apr 2025, 12:37
Sleazy fa99ot, how can arch terrorists accuse others of terrorism?

Dahir Aweys was invited long before the sanctions, disgusting h0m0!


U.S. taxpayers may be funding the Taliban and Afghan terror groups, watchdog says
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/us-tax ... -rcna80446


Tax dollars being used to fund terrorists is 'intolerable,' says US Army Special Forces vet
https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6369414384112


Zack wrote:
27 Apr 2025, 08:57
Zmeselo wrote:
27 Apr 2025, 07:54


The Failed Anti-Eritrea Conference in Washington, DC A Gathering of Foreign-Backed Activists and Discredited Narratives



On April 26, 2025, a so-called "International Conference on Eritrea" was held at the Catholic University Caldwell Hall in Washington, DC, organized by a coalition of anti-Eritrea groups, including Focus Eritrea, ERIPS, FASTE, the Eritrean Women’s Organization, and Yiakel. The event, which was promoted as a major gathering of Eritrean "pro-democracy" voices, turned out to be an embarrassing failure, with only around 40 attendees, most of whom were elderly and visibly frail. Even the keynote speakers, many of whom have spent decades pushing regime-change narratives participated virtually, appearing weak and disconnected from reality.

This conference was yet another attempt by Western-funded activists and academics to legitimize their discredited narratives about Eritrea. However, the poor turnout and lack of substantive engagement exposed the truth: these groups do not represent the Eritrean people, but rather serve the interests of foreign governments and institutions seeking to destabilize the Horn of Africa.

Below is a detailed breakdown of the key issues surrounding this failed conference and the problematic history of its participants.

1. The Speakers & Their Dubious Agendas

A. Daniel Habtey (ERIPS) & Dr. Berhane Woldemichael (FASTE): Advocates for Foreign-Backed Regime Change

Both ERIPS (Eritrean Research Institute for Policy and Strategy) and FASTE (Eritrean American Civic Advocacy Group) have long aligned themselves with Western-funded regime-change agendas, particularly those pushed by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and Open Society Foundations.

Critical Question: If these groups truly support democracy, why do they ignore Eritrea’s sovereign right to self-determination under constant external threats (sanctions, hybrid warfare, and media demonization)? Shouldn’t Eritreans—not foreign-backed NGOs—decide their political future?

B. Prof. Araya Debessay & Prof. Mengisteab Tesfayohannes: Academics Pushing the "Failed State" Myth

These academics have consistently portrayed Eritrea as a "failed state," ignoring its resilience against foreign intervention, regional stability contributions, and progress in education/healthcare despite illegal sanctions.

Critical Question: Why do their analyses conveniently omit Eritrea’s achievements while amplifying narratives that align with Western geopolitical interests (e.g., justifying sanctions, regime change)?

C. Ambassador Haile Menkerios: A Former UN Official with a Biased Record

As a former UN official, Menkerios has criticized Eritrea’s government while remaining silent on illegal sanctions even after the UN itself admitted that accusations against Eritrea (e.g., Somalia allegations) were baseless.

Critical Question: Does he now acknowledge that Eritrea was unfairly targeted by sanctions, and how does he justify his past complicity in this injustice?

D. Martin Plaut & Dan Connell: Serial Propagandists with a History of Fake News

These two have spent decades publishing unverified, sensationalist claims about Eritrea, often relying on anonymous "sources" and debunked reports (e.g., false "shoot-to-kill" border policies).

Critical Question: Why should anyone trust their narratives when they have repeatedly been exposed as politically motivated fabrications?

• Notably, Plaut has openly incited violence, telling anti-Eritrea activists that "protests are not enough" and encouraging them to "burn the embassy"—a clear endorsement of terrorism, similar to the 2012 Benghazi attack.

E. Dr. Selam Kidane (Eritrean Women’s Organization) & Yiakel: Western-Funded "Activists"

These groups receive funding from NED, Open Society, and other regime-change financiers, raising serious doubts about their independence.

Critical Question: How can they claim to represent Eritrean women when their funding and agendas align perfectly with Western foreign policy goals rather than grassroots needs?

F. Dr. Michael Rubin (AEI) & Dr. Tesfamicael Mebrahtu: Warmongers Advocating for More Destruction

Both have advocated for US/EU intervention in Eritrea, ignoring the catastrophic results of such policies in Libya, Syria, and Iraq.

Critical Question: Given Eritrea’s resilience against foreign interference, isn’t their push for "regime change" a dangerous escalation that risks regional chaos rather than "liberation"?

G. Ghebrehiwet Ateweberhan (FASTE): Advocating for Eritrea’s Isolation While Claiming to Represent Its People

FASTE has called for Eritrea’s diplomatic and economic isolation, yet Eritrea has strengthened ties across Africa and the Global South.

Critical Question: How does FASTE justify demanding Eritrea’s marginalization while pretending to represent Eritreans, most of whom support national sovereignty?

2. Key Themes Exposing Their Hypocrisy

A. Foreign Funding & Political Agendas

• Nearly all participating organizations are funded by NED, Open Society, or other Western institutions with a history of regime-change operations.

• Their activism mirrors US/EU foreign policy demands, not the will of Eritreans.

B. Eritrea’s Achievements despite Sanctions & Hybrid Warfare

• Eritrea has:

° Maintained sovereignty in a volatile region.

° Resisted illegal sanctions (later proven baseless).

° Made progress in education, healthcare, and infrastructure despite external pressures.

• Why do these "experts" ignore these realities while pushing doom-and-gloom narratives?

C. Reliance on Debunked Reports & Fake News

• Many speakers (Plaut, Connell) have been caught spreading false information (e.g., fake "massacre" reports).

• Why should their claims be taken seriously when they lack credible evidence?

D. Grassroots Eritreans vs. Elite Diaspora Activists

• While these groups struggle to gather 40 people, pro-sovereignty Eritrean rallies regularly attract thousands worldwide.

• The diaspora’s majority supports Eritrea’s independence, not foreign-backed regime change.

3. A Dying Movement with No Legitimacy

This conference was a joke—an embarrassing gathering of aging activists, propagandists, and foreign-funded NGOs who have no real connection to Eritrea’s people. The fact that most speakers couldn’t even attend in person (appearing virtually, looking frail and out of touch) symbolizes the irrelevance of their movement.

Eritrea has resisted decades of hybrid warfare, sanctions, and misinformation campaigns and will continue to do so. The real Eritrean voices are those celebrating their nation’s sovereignty, resilience, and progress, not these Western-funded puppets trying to rewrite history.

Final Thought: If these groups truly cared about Eritrea, they would stop taking foreign money, stop lying, and start listening to the Eritrean people. But history shows they won’t because their loyalty was never to Eritrea in the first place.


Eritrea wasnt illegally sanctioned it supported terrorists group the state department labelled the Islamic courts Union as a terrorists group then what did isias do he wanted to stick to the west he invited hassan daaahir aweys one of the founders of alshabab to Asmara . This is what triggered the state department to sanction Eritrea and use the United Nations as a tool . You shouldn’t be angry at the sanctions of the USA or the UN . Just admit it was a dumb bad move done by isias afewerki. Had Eritrea stayed neutral or didn’t get involve in Somalia mess . I doubt they would have been sanctioned the way they were


Dr Zackovich




Stop crying act as an adult make ur argument instead of calling names. You ought rather to call upon your esteemed leader, Isaias Afwerki the Eritrean dictator put you in this mess., and inform him that he has gravely wronged you. It was he who extended an invitation to Hassan Dahir Aweys, setting into motion the events that ultimately led to your misfortune indeed. You found yourselves sanctioned not because of fate, but because you meddled in affairs you clearly did not understand , Somalia and Somali affairs are to complex for you and the PFDJ gang to understand.

Your nation chose to oppose the legitimate government for Somalia established at the Embagathi Conference TFG a government backed by the international community The west in particular . Consequently, the United States Department of State classified Eritrea as a sponsor of terrorism and a spoiler of peace efforts. And that, my dear lad, constitutes an abysmal failure of policy indeed by ur Dictaror

You were formally sanctioned in December 2009 under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1907. Hassan Dahir Aweys had, in fact, travelled to Asmara in December 2006, he was in exile in Asmara following the Ethiopian military’s invasion in Somalia. These are not matters of opinion but matters of recorded fact dear lad .

it was emblematic of the poor judgment that ultimately led to your country's diplomatic isolation. A well-known Hawiye extremist was sheltered in your capital a grievous error indeed. The fault lies not with others not with somalia not with the TFG not with meles not Ethiopia but your own dumb policy you made a bet on the wrong horse, be angry with your own leadership, and most specifically with Isaias Afwerki, who so thoroughly destroyed Eritrea's foreign policy.
Let me ask you this , use ur small brain what made the US and UN sanction you , was it due to Meles , you give meles to much power meles has no power over the US , You have to learn when to be quiet and be in line , when UNCLE sam is waging war on Terrorism you dont stand in the way and invite well know Jihadist in your Kitchen.



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Re: The Failed Anti-Eritrea Conference, in Washington.

Post by Zmeselo » 27 Apr 2025, 17:53

Calling you what you're, is NOT an insult. My skin feels itchy, everytime I read your posts. Fa99ots, do that to me.

Plus, why are you excusing what they admit themselves; being terror funders? Shouldn't they rather sanction themselves?

The sanctions were placed after Eritrea arranged the conference for the re-liberation of Somalia, not before. And what's Dahir Aweys terrorism, tell us! What did he do, except for being a Muslim like you? If he's a terrorist then you pún is, too.

Who even talked about Meles, but you? Don't you think I know Meles was a lackey and the sanctions were placed to aid his TPLF regime?

When they meet and deal with them, then it's not aiding terrorists.
:roll:



Zack wrote:
27 Apr 2025, 15:39
Zmeselo wrote:
27 Apr 2025, 12:37
Sleazy fa99ot, how can arch terrorists accuse others of terrorism?

Dahir Aweys was invited long before the sanctions, disgusting h0m0!


U.S. taxpayers may be funding the Taliban and Afghan terror groups, watchdog says
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/us-tax ... -rcna80446


Tax dollars being used to fund terrorists is 'intolerable,' says US Army Special Forces vet
https://www.foxbusiness.com/video/6369414384112


Zack wrote:
27 Apr 2025, 08:57
Zmeselo wrote:
27 Apr 2025, 07:54


The Failed Anti-Eritrea Conference in Washington, DC A Gathering of Foreign-Backed Activists and Discredited Narratives



On April 26, 2025, a so-called "International Conference on Eritrea" was held at the Catholic University Caldwell Hall in Washington, DC, organized by a coalition of anti-Eritrea groups, including Focus Eritrea, ERIPS, FASTE, the Eritrean Women’s Organization, and Yiakel. The event, which was promoted as a major gathering of Eritrean "pro-democracy" voices, turned out to be an embarrassing failure, with only around 40 attendees, most of whom were elderly and visibly frail. Even the keynote speakers, many of whom have spent decades pushing regime-change narratives participated virtually, appearing weak and disconnected from reality.

This conference was yet another attempt by Western-funded activists and academics to legitimize their discredited narratives about Eritrea. However, the poor turnout and lack of substantive engagement exposed the truth: these groups do not represent the Eritrean people, but rather serve the interests of foreign governments and institutions seeking to destabilize the Horn of Africa.

Below is a detailed breakdown of the key issues surrounding this failed conference and the problematic history of its participants.

1. The Speakers & Their Dubious Agendas

A. Daniel Habtey (ERIPS) & Dr. Berhane Woldemichael (FASTE): Advocates for Foreign-Backed Regime Change

Both ERIPS (Eritrean Research Institute for Policy and Strategy) and FASTE (Eritrean American Civic Advocacy Group) have long aligned themselves with Western-funded regime-change agendas, particularly those pushed by the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) and Open Society Foundations.

Critical Question: If these groups truly support democracy, why do they ignore Eritrea’s sovereign right to self-determination under constant external threats (sanctions, hybrid warfare, and media demonization)? Shouldn’t Eritreans—not foreign-backed NGOs—decide their political future?

B. Prof. Araya Debessay & Prof. Mengisteab Tesfayohannes: Academics Pushing the "Failed State" Myth

These academics have consistently portrayed Eritrea as a "failed state," ignoring its resilience against foreign intervention, regional stability contributions, and progress in education/healthcare despite illegal sanctions.

Critical Question: Why do their analyses conveniently omit Eritrea’s achievements while amplifying narratives that align with Western geopolitical interests (e.g., justifying sanctions, regime change)?

C. Ambassador Haile Menkerios: A Former UN Official with a Biased Record

As a former UN official, Menkerios has criticized Eritrea’s government while remaining silent on illegal sanctions even after the UN itself admitted that accusations against Eritrea (e.g., Somalia allegations) were baseless.

Critical Question: Does he now acknowledge that Eritrea was unfairly targeted by sanctions, and how does he justify his past complicity in this injustice?

D. Martin Plaut & Dan Connell: Serial Propagandists with a History of Fake News

These two have spent decades publishing unverified, sensationalist claims about Eritrea, often relying on anonymous "sources" and debunked reports (e.g., false "shoot-to-kill" border policies).

Critical Question: Why should anyone trust their narratives when they have repeatedly been exposed as politically motivated fabrications?

• Notably, Plaut has openly incited violence, telling anti-Eritrea activists that "protests are not enough" and encouraging them to "burn the embassy"—a clear endorsement of terrorism, similar to the 2012 Benghazi attack.

E. Dr. Selam Kidane (Eritrean Women’s Organization) & Yiakel: Western-Funded "Activists"

These groups receive funding from NED, Open Society, and other regime-change financiers, raising serious doubts about their independence.

Critical Question: How can they claim to represent Eritrean women when their funding and agendas align perfectly with Western foreign policy goals rather than grassroots needs?

F. Dr. Michael Rubin (AEI) & Dr. Tesfamicael Mebrahtu: Warmongers Advocating for More Destruction

Both have advocated for US/EU intervention in Eritrea, ignoring the catastrophic results of such policies in Libya, Syria, and Iraq.

Critical Question: Given Eritrea’s resilience against foreign interference, isn’t their push for "regime change" a dangerous escalation that risks regional chaos rather than "liberation"?

G. Ghebrehiwet Ateweberhan (FASTE): Advocating for Eritrea’s Isolation While Claiming to Represent Its People

FASTE has called for Eritrea’s diplomatic and economic isolation, yet Eritrea has strengthened ties across Africa and the Global South.

Critical Question: How does FASTE justify demanding Eritrea’s marginalization while pretending to represent Eritreans, most of whom support national sovereignty?

2. Key Themes Exposing Their Hypocrisy

A. Foreign Funding & Political Agendas

• Nearly all participating organizations are funded by NED, Open Society, or other Western institutions with a history of regime-change operations.

• Their activism mirrors US/EU foreign policy demands, not the will of Eritreans.

B. Eritrea’s Achievements despite Sanctions & Hybrid Warfare

• Eritrea has:

° Maintained sovereignty in a volatile region.

° Resisted illegal sanctions (later proven baseless).

° Made progress in education, healthcare, and infrastructure despite external pressures.

• Why do these "experts" ignore these realities while pushing doom-and-gloom narratives?

C. Reliance on Debunked Reports & Fake News

• Many speakers (Plaut, Connell) have been caught spreading false information (e.g., fake "massacre" reports).

• Why should their claims be taken seriously when they lack credible evidence?

D. Grassroots Eritreans vs. Elite Diaspora Activists

• While these groups struggle to gather 40 people, pro-sovereignty Eritrean rallies regularly attract thousands worldwide.

• The diaspora’s majority supports Eritrea’s independence, not foreign-backed regime change.

3. A Dying Movement with No Legitimacy

This conference was a joke—an embarrassing gathering of aging activists, propagandists, and foreign-funded NGOs who have no real connection to Eritrea’s people. The fact that most speakers couldn’t even attend in person (appearing virtually, looking frail and out of touch) symbolizes the irrelevance of their movement.

Eritrea has resisted decades of hybrid warfare, sanctions, and misinformation campaigns and will continue to do so. The real Eritrean voices are those celebrating their nation’s sovereignty, resilience, and progress, not these Western-funded puppets trying to rewrite history.

Final Thought: If these groups truly cared about Eritrea, they would stop taking foreign money, stop lying, and start listening to the Eritrean people. But history shows they won’t because their loyalty was never to Eritrea in the first place.


Eritrea wasnt illegally sanctioned it supported terrorists group the state department labelled the Islamic courts Union as a terrorists group then what did isias do he wanted to stick to the west he invited hassan daaahir aweys one of the founders of alshabab to Asmara . This is what triggered the state department to sanction Eritrea and use the United Nations as a tool . You shouldn’t be angry at the sanctions of the USA or the UN . Just admit it was a dumb bad move done by isias afewerki. Had Eritrea stayed neutral or didn’t get involve in Somalia mess . I doubt they would have been sanctioned the way they were


Dr Zackovich




Stop crying act as an adult make ur argument instead of calling names. You ought rather to call upon your esteemed leader, Isaias Afwerki the Eritrean dictator put you in this mess., and inform him that he has gravely wronged you. It was he who extended an invitation to Hassan Dahir Aweys, setting into motion the events that ultimately led to your misfortune indeed. You found yourselves sanctioned not because of fate, but because you meddled in affairs you clearly did not understand , Somalia and Somali affairs are to complex for you and the PFDJ gang to understand.

Your nation chose to oppose the legitimate government for Somalia established at the Embagathi Conference TFG a government backed by the international community The west in particular . Consequently, the United States Department of State classified Eritrea as a sponsor of terrorism and a spoiler of peace efforts. And that, my dear lad, constitutes an abysmal failure of policy indeed by ur Dictaror

You were formally sanctioned in December 2009 under United Nations Security Council Resolution 1907. Hassan Dahir Aweys had, in fact, travelled to Asmara in December 2006, he was in exile in Asmara following the Ethiopian military’s invasion in Somalia. These are not matters of opinion but matters of recorded fact dear lad .

it was emblematic of the poor judgment that ultimately led to your country's diplomatic isolation. A well-known Hawiye extremist was sheltered in your capital a grievous error indeed. The fault lies not with others not with somalia not with the TFG not with meles not Ethiopia but your own dumb policy you made a bet on the wrong horse, be angry with your own leadership, and most specifically with Isaias Afwerki, who so thoroughly destroyed Eritrea's foreign policy.
Let me ask you this , use ur small brain what made the US and UN sanction you , was it due to Meles , you give meles to much power meles has no power over the US , You have to learn when to be quiet and be in line , when UNCLE sam is waging war on Terrorism you dont stand in the way and invite well know Jihadist in your Kitchen.



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Re: The Failed Anti-Eritrea Conference, in Washington.

Post by Zack » 28 Apr 2025, 06:07

I think your an idiot I really don’t want to say it because I don’t like to insult people . Daahir aweys was one of the founders of Islamic courts Union and it was a terror group according to the USA what I think is not important . This is the USA . You posted sheikh sharif, sheikh sharif broke ranks with them back in the end of the 2008 and then became the president of the tfg in 2009. That’s why it’s all right he basically became the Hamid karzay of Somalia and that’s the difference after sheikh sharif became the president of the tfg. Hassan Daahir aweys left his nest in Asmara ,founded hisbal Islam a group linked to his old buddies, hisbal Islam and alshabaab joined ranks and fought the government of sheikh sharif . And that’s why he is terrorists. If he ain’t a terrorist how come he is in jail. As we speak ,Just admit you messed up. When u invited him just admit you made a mistake tactical error or atleast your dictator did . And you had to pay for it . Tell me would u do it again knowing what you know now . You give meles to much credit . He has no power over the west and their istitutions or their policies


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