On Jan. 10, 2026, reports detailed Eritrea’s repression under Isaias Afwerki, exile resistance, and disputed claims about its military in Tigray.

On January 10, 2026, Asmarino Independent published a collection of reports highlighting Eritrea’s political repression and human rights concerns, including personal accounts from exiles like journalist Amal Saleh and activist Bisrat Fissehatsion. The pieces critique Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s claims about Eritrean military presence in Tigray, while examining the authoritarian rule under President Isaias Afwerki and the impact of the PFDJ party. The content, drawn from interviews and eyewitness testimony, underscores ongoing resistance, exile, and hopes for change amid regional tensions.