Jump to content

Eritrean uprising

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Eritrean Uprising was massive Student protests in Asmara, Eritrea in November 2017 against the government and bad living conditions and severe working life. Anti-government protests escalated on 1 November, when police clashed with protesters and fired Live ammunition to disperse protesters. On 2 November, groups of protesters rallied in downtown Asmara, using Placards and Slogans against the government and demanded better conditions and the resignation of the government. On 3 November, rallies and small-scale dissent was heard throughout the city as protesters rallied in a university against the government’s reign. Tear gas was seen being fired on 5-7 November, while demonstrators were adamant. Police opened fire on demonstrators almost daily, killing 28 protesters in rallies.[1][2]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ "Eritrea opposition: Security forces kill 28 protesters". Al Jazeera. 1 November 2017.
  2. ^ "Eritrea's Asmara city hit by rare student protest". BBC News. BBC. 1 November 2017.