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Eritrea’s Situation with Organized Crime

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Crime and Justice System: A Climate of Impunity

Eritrea’s lack of an independent judiciary and democratic institutions has led to a climate of impunity for crimes against humanity over 25 years. The consequences are severe, including:

  • Arbitrary arrest and detention: Common practice with due process systematically violated.
  • Harsh prison conditions: Severely overcrowded prisons with prisoners held incommunicado for indefinite periods without charge or trial.

Border Control and Security: Strict Policies and Profit Motive

Eritrea maintains strict border control policies, including a “shoot to kill” policy for unauthorized crossings. Evidence suggests that the government controls illicit smuggling of its citizens and profits from it.

  • Informal economy: Eritrea’s limited regulatory structures make it vulnerable to money laundering and related activities.
  • Non-convertibility of nakfa: The non-convertibility of the nakfa in international markets contributes to the use of underground remittance systems.

Civil Society and Social Protection: Lack of Support for Victims and Witnesses

There is a lack of victim and witness support mechanisms, with no measures taken by the government to identify and support victims and witnesses of organized crime. Human rights are routinely violated, and civil society organizations such as NGOs, labour unions, and interest groups are prohibited.

This article highlights the complex situation in Eritrea regarding organized crime, including a lack of accountability for crimes against humanity, harsh prison conditions, strict border control policies, vulnerability to money laundering, and limited support for victims and witnesses.