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As for the chances of being robbed or pickpocketed on the streets, there is no need to worry - Eritrea is probably the safest country in Africa in terms of crime!
However, a few areas of the country (mostly to the West) suffer from political instabilty and could be unsafe to visit. Nevertheless, you won't have the chance to stray into such trouble-spots anyway, simply because you won't be issued travel permits to go there. Leave a Comment
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North of Massawa are some nice beaches and good swimming. Extremely hot, it can be, but that's why you want to cool off in the sea, no?
This area has seen some fighting in the past (Ethiopia-Eritrea in the '80es), and I was advised there were still landmines and unexploded ordinance in the sand further inland from the road. So stay on the beach, and do not stray inlands beyond the vicinity of the hotels/restaurants and the road. Leave a Comment
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I noticed that a couple of souvenir shops on the main street in Asmara (in 2000) had sea turtle shells and leopard skins for sale. Both items are illegal sales objects according to the CITES treaty. Two of the skins that I saw were of very young, small leopards.
Point 1) As they are endangered species, do not buy them, and object to their sales when you see such things.
Point 2) Trying to bring them across borders may land you in trouble for smuggling illegal goods - also in your home country. Leave a Comment Other Contact: CITES
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 Dahlak patch reef by Saagar
The boat crew obviously want to please and so take you to the nicest coral patches, and off the anchor goes without any consideration for the coral below. Find a sandy or rocky place for the anchor, not live coral. You have a voice here and can do something about it!!! Leave a Comment
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 Sheltering from Eritrean
shelling at Zalambessa by Saagar
Ethiopia is loosing face at home over the ruling of the UN border commission, and turning it into a hopeless situation where Ethiopia now again is rumbling with her weapons and putting claims on getting Badame back despite the UN's view. It is plain irritation over loss of face on both parties, because Badame is nothing but a deserted village and broken stones and scattered shrubs now. Behind the Ethiopian president is a vocal Oromo and Amharic opposition to his regime, claiming access to the sea. Behind the Eritrean president are 30 years of independence war and resultant national pride. Now they quarrel with manners and in a language like bad brothers - in fact, the presidents are cousins! Both presidents de facto hold their populations hostage to the crisis.
If you are to believe Ethiopian propaganda there is going to be a new war over personalities with the pricking pin being and excuse being Badame again. Unfortunately, Eritreans are so unrealistic about the situation of their country that they are not good at negotiating a settlement that goes anywhere in a sensible direction. Thus, they help very much putting themselves into an increasing risk of war. For travellers, it is very important not to get into a situation too near the border - they are all very trigger happy there. And travellers should take care not to offend their temporary hosts and put locals into a difficult position later.
Past experience has show that the two countries try to immobilize air transport, and thus try to bomb each others' forward airports. This means Asmara airport in the case of Eritrea, and pre-war break-out there may be an evacuation order. So stay in touch with the embassy or consulate if you travel in Eritrea. Ethiopia is simpler as you can escape back from the front in Tigray. Leave a Comment
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It's said that the poverty is increasing in Eritrea and the country has a food security problem in case of poor rainfall, etc. There is no starvation in Eritrea today, but some poor people have only one meal a day (February 2009).
Border with Ethiopia: It's not advised to travel to the disputed border area between Eritrea and Ethiopia, including the town of Barentu, because of the dangerous security situation. A peace agreement signed between Eritrea and Ethiopia in 2000 is yet to be fully implemented and the border is heavily militarised and remains closed. Political tensions remain high and both sides are on heightened alert. There are no direct flights between the two countries.
Border with Sudan: It's not advised for foreigners to travel to the regions bordering Sudan, including the town of Teseney, because of the security situation. There is a risk of banditry and insurgent activity. Foreigners will never get a permit from the Eritrean authorities to enter this area. There are check points on the road. (Eritrean refugees has the possibility to meet family members or friends at the Sudanese border because they can not enter Eritrea).
Border with Djibouti: It's advised not to travel to the Djibouti border following military clashes between Eritrea and Djibouti in June 2008. Leave a Comment
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Eritrea is not a democracy, and there are no privately-owned news media in the country. It is not legal to speak bad about the government.
Even if you see things can be different, or if you just want to give a kind-hearted advice. Eritreans are afraid of, or doesn't like to hear criticism from foreigners, so don't get into politics. Leave a Comment
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