Eritrea
Some of the key events about Eritrea
- 1890The first railway in Eritrea was constructed, connecting Massawa to Asmara
- 1941British forces liberated Eritrea from Italian colonial rule
- 1952Eritrea entered into a federation with Ethiopia, gaining some autonomy
- 1961Eritrea was annexed by Ethiopia, ending its federation status
- 1974A severe drought caused widespread famine and suffering
- 1977The Eritrean War of Independence intensified, leading to increased violence and displacement
- 1984Another devastating famine struck the region, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis
- 1990The port city of Massawa was heavily damaged during a battle in the war for independence
- 1991Eritrean liberation forces captured Asmara, effectively ending the war for independence
- 1993Eritrea gained full independence following a UN-supervised referendum
- 1994The National Museum of Eritrea was established in Asmara
- 1998The Eritrean-Ethiopian War began, resulting in significant loss of life and economic devastation
- 2000A peace agreement was signed between Eritrea and Ethiopia, ending the border war
- 2001The government arrested prominent reformists and shut down all independent media
- 2008A border dispute with Djibouti led to military clashes and increased regional tensions
- 2009The UN Security Council imposed sanctions on Eritrea for supporting armed groups in Somalia
- 2015The capital city Asmara was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- 2018A peace declaration was signed with Ethiopia, formally ending the state of war
- 2018Despite a peace agreement with Ethiopia, mandatory national service remained indefinite for many Eritreans
- 2019Eritrea's ports began serving Ethiopia again, boosting regional economic cooperation
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