Why is Eritrea such a shit hole??

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Death Awaits You
Are they truly, though? I knew a diasporan Eritrean in Sweden and it seemed like he was against the regime and disliked Afwerki quite plainly but was just proud of his heritage and culture otherwise. Gave me the impression that this was the norm.
Most Eritreans I met were patriotic and hate to be associated with Ethiopians
 

Periplus

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Eritrea was under a shit ton of sanctions and one of the most brutal dictatorships for years on end.

I think the sanctions ended but the dictatorship continues.
 

Shimbiris

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Most Eritreans I met were patriotic and hate to be associated with Ethiopians
That I noticed. In fact, they have a strangely strong love for us instead. It's like they took the brotherhood they ought to feel toward their Xabash brothers in Ethiopia and transplanted it onto us:



Random interview he's having and for some reason some Eritrean in the comments felt the need to spread the Geeljire love:

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I mean much appreciated but damn, you'll often see an Eritrean like this posting under random Somali videos or pro-Somali videos on YouTube. Though I've heard they were somewhat well involved with us during the pre-civil war era. My mother even told me there was a cop of "Eritrean" origins in her xafo in Xamar back in the day. My mom has Xabash eyes which he also apparently had so the kids in her xafo would call her "Digiye" (his name; dunno how it's really spelt) to tease her, lol.
 
Eritrea was under a shit ton of sanctions and one of the most brutal dictatorships for years on end.

I think the sanctions ended but the dictatorship continues.

People have an obsession on "dictatorship" when the truth is Eritrea has stability, and achieved self-sufficiency in many areas.

In reality, there is a dictatorship in UK and USA as well. In UK, Queen Eizabeth is the main dictator and every 'elected' UK PM must have her blessing. In USA, the deep state and their operatives are the dictators. The presidents are just managers.

China is run by the Chinese communist party, but they're a rising superpower. The so-called 'elections' are illusions. Stability and self-sufficiency are more important.
 

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That I noticed. In fact, they have a strangely strong love for us instead. It's like they took the brotherhood they ought to feel toward their Xabash brothers in Ethiopia and transplanted it onto us:



Random interview he's having and for some reason some Eritrean in the comments felt the need to spread the Geeljire love:

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I mean much appreciated but damn, you'll often see an Eritrean like this posting under random Somali videos or pro-Somali videos on YouTube. Though I've heard they were somewhat well involved with us during the pre-civil war era. My mother even told me there was a cop of "Eritrean" origins in her xafo in Xamar back in the day. My mom has Xabash eyes which he also apparently had so the kids in her xafo would call her "Digiye" (his name; dunno how it's really spelt) to tease her, lol.
I heard Siad Barre supplied them with weapons and resources during the Ethiopian civil war. Eritreans and their leaders are still grateful for our help
 
That I noticed. In fact, they have a strangely strong love for us instead. It's like they took the brotherhood they ought to feel toward their Xabash brothers in Ethiopia and transplanted it onto us:



Random interview he's having and for some reason some Eritrean in the comments felt the need to spread the Geeljire love:

View attachment 211641

I mean much appreciated but damn, you'll often see an Eritrean like this posting under random Somali videos or pro-Somali videos on YouTube. Though I've heard they were somewhat well involved with us during the pre-civil war era. My mother even told me there was a cop of "Eritrean" origins in her xafo in Xamar back in the day. My mom has Xabash eyes which he also apparently had so the kids in her xafo would call her "Digiye" (his name; dunno how it's really spelt) to tease her, lol.

Eritreans don't really know to much about Somalis. And vice versa. I don't think they have any special "love" for us.
 
That I noticed. In fact, they have a strangely strong love for us instead. It's like they took the brotherhood they ought to feel toward their Xabash brothers in Ethiopia and transplanted it onto us:



Random interview he's having and for some reason some Eritrean in the comments felt the need to spread the Geeljire love:

View attachment 211641

I mean much appreciated but damn, you'll often see an Eritrean like this posting under random Somali videos or pro-Somali videos on YouTube. Though I've heard they were somewhat well involved with us during the pre-civil war era. My mother even told me there was a cop of "Eritrean" origins in her xafo in Xamar back in the day. My mom has Xabash eyes which he also apparently had so the kids in her xafo would call her "Digiye" (his name; dunno how it's really spelt) to tease her, lol.


They loved us because the MSB led government supported their independent struggle.
 

Shimbiris

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Eritreans don't really know to much about Somalis. And vice versa. I don't think they have any special "love" for us.
I don't know about in person cos I haven't met much of any face to face but online they definitely do seem to like us a lot which surprised me but it's welcomed.
 

Apollo

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It takes generations to build a non-petro state wealthy country.

And you also need developed or semi-developed neighbors to sustain it. You can't be a rich country surrounded by s-holes, their failure will one way or another infect your people.

This is why I don't get why Saudis treat Yemen like this and aren't concerned with a 4th world country on their 1st world country's door.
 
It takes generations to build a non-petro state wealthy country.

And you also need developed or semi-developed neighbors to sustain it. You can't be a rich country surrounded by s-holes, their failure will one way or another infect your people.

This is why I don't get why Saudis treat Yemen like this and aren't concerned with a 4th world country on their 1st world country's door.
Exactly, this is why the West created the Marshall Plan and helped Germany, France, etc rebuild
 
I don't understand....they could've been such a successful country. What is going on there? They're gaalo so the West will support and trade with them, they're united and not divided like the Somalis, they got their independence from Ethiopia, they have a long coast on the red sea. Why is the country such a shit hole?
They are under sanctions!
 

Zapfox1

I may be wrong but it's highly unlikely
Somalia is much worse than Eritrea. In 40 years maybe Mogadishu can look like Asmara if warlords like Muse Suudi Yalxow and Cumar finish are thrown out.
They aren’t warlords. They are simply freedom fighters who were there when their clan needed them the most. Abdullahi yusuf and siad barre as well as general Morgan are warlords
 

somalipatriot

Unfortunately, therefore lack of any wisdom
Somalia is much worse than Eritrea. In 40 years maybe Mogadishu can look like Asmara if warlords like Muse Suudi Yalxow and Cumar finish are thrown out.
Mogadishu pre 1991 was one of the most beautiful capital cities in the world also the safest the Somalis had been some of the law abiding people in Africa. But for Somalis like you there is a famous statement from former president Siad barre in his last days and public utterance put down the guns go back to your farms and grow crops. And to add to the Eritrea situation isaias afwerki lived in Mogadishu 1980s together with former pm of Ethiopia meles zenawi they were trained and given Somali passports
 

somalipatriot

Unfortunately, therefore lack of any wisdom
Are they truly, though? I knew a diasporan Eritrean in Sweden and it seemed like he was against the regime and disliked Afwerki quite plainly but was just proud of his heritage and culture otherwise. Gave me the impression that this was the norm.
This is the norm with most Somalis too dont let few less intellectual ones of us fool you
 
Let me know when Somalia achieves this much of development. Eritreans have laid down the foundations of a viable state that is self sufficient, fully independent, and well-defended.

 

Apollo

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Let me know when Somalia achieves this much of development. Eritreans have laid down the foundations of a viable state that is self sufficient, fully independent, and well-defended.


It is the only SSA country that is getting mass accepted as refugees because of how bad the human rights are.
 
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