Communities at risk
Afars, Saho, Tigre, religious minorities
Summary
Eritrea ranked 19th in 2019’s Peoples under Threat index, showing no change from 2017’s ranking. Since its independence from neighbouring Ethiopia 25 years ago, Eritrea has yet to hold national elections or have a free media presence. In 2016 a UN commission of inquiry – barred from entering the country – concluded that during that time officials in Eritrea have committed… Read more »
Peoples Under Threat Data
| 2020 Data | Peoples under Threat value |
|---|---|
| Self-determination conflicts | 4 |
| Major armed conflict | No data |
| Prior genocide / politicide | No data |
| Flight of refugees and IDPs | 0.1453 |
| Legacy of vengeance - group grievance | 8.0 |
| Rise of factionalized elites | 8.1 |
| Voice and Accountability | -2.176 |
| Political Stability | -0.605 |
| Rule of Law | -1.586 |
| OECD country risk classification | 7 |
| TOTAL | 14.88 |
The overall measure for each country is based on a basket of 10 indicators. The number in each row is drawn from the source for that particular indicator. The sources of data and calculations used are detailed on the Notes to Table page.
Background
Eritrea ranked 19th in 2019’s Peoples under Threat index, showing no change from 2017’s ranking.
Since its independence from neighbouring Ethiopia 25 years ago, Eritrea has yet to hold national elections or have a free media presence. In 2016 a UN commission of inquiry – barred from entering the country – concluded that during that time officials in Eritrea have committed crimes against humanity, including enslavement, rape and torture, across the country. Violent border clashes continue with Ethiopia. Of particular concern is the escalation of the autonomy conflict with Afar rebels in the southeast.