Why Eritrea is the Worst Country on Earth to Live in

A man sits on a bench by the road side. Asmara, Eritrea. ©Naro Faro

In the shadows of the international stage, a nation has remained veiled from the world’s gaze, its people subject to a repressive regime that thrives on censorship and control. Welcome to Eritrea, a country where the struggle for freedom and basic human rights has reached critical proportions. In this article, we delve into the key points revealed in a recent eye-opening video that sheds light on Eritrea’s ongoing battle for liberation.

Under the iron-fisted rule of President Isaias Afwerki, Eritrea has earned the dubious distinction of being the most censored country on Earth. For over two decades, President Afwerki has maintained an unyielding grip on power, stifling free speech, and suppressing dissent. Independent media outlets are banned, leaving the population with limited access to information and a mere 1% with internet connectivity. Mobile phones are a luxury enjoyed by a mere 6% of Eritreans, further isolating them from the outside world.

In Eritrea, every citizen is conscripted into the national service, which was initially intended to last 18 months but has turned into a life sentence for many. This mandatory conscription has been likened to a modern form of slavery, as thousands of Eritreans are trapped in a perpetual state of military duty, devoid of their…