Diplomacy

Trump Administration Lifts Sanctions on Eritrea's Military and Officials

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Trump Administration Lifts Sanctions on Eritrea's Military and Officials
AI SUMMARY

The Trump administration has lifted U.S. sanctions previously imposed on the Eritrean military, ruling party, and officials in connection with the Tigray conflict.

  • The Trump administration lifted sanctions previously imposed by the United States on the Eritrean military, its ruling party, and government officials.
  • The former Biden administration had imposed the sanctions five years ago due to alleged human rights violations by the Eritrean military in the Tigray region.
  • Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki has repeatedly expressed a desire to improve relations with the Trump administration.