Ermias Asmelash

Working offshore on an oil platform in the Norwegian Sea 🇳🇴. My Country, Right or Wrong 🇪🇷❤️ኤርትራውነት ኩሩዕ መንነት🇪🇷

[Ermias Asmelash @ermias_]

@Sharronyemane Sempre bellissima 🥰

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

In characteristic fashion, the Potemkin Party's erratic political pendulum is yet again swinging between two extreme positions:
i) A provocative and aggressive posturing that has been accompanied, for over two years now, by incessant saber-rattling to "acquire sovereign access to the sea", on the one hand;
ii) Simultaneous portrayal of itself as the "aggrieved party" and a "hapless victim of internal and external conspiracies", on the other.

This was indeed the gist of the PM's rambling at the House of Peoples Representatives earlier today.

Hyperbole and associated drama aside, the stubborn facts remain the same.

The sad truth is: the unnecessary and avoidable tensions in the region have and continue to be stoked by the very reckless policies of the Potemkin Party. For brief illustrations:

1. The palpable friction with the Sudan squarely emanates from the Potemkin Party's dangerous involvement in the conflict in the Sudan by hosting, under the bidding of certain extraneous forces, a secret military camp and base for the RSF in the Benishangul-Gumuz region of Ethiopia. The evidence, which is overwhelming, is already in the public domain.
2. The Potemkin Party's stealthily signed MOU with Somaliland a couple of years ago was another illicit and reckless misstep that aroused consternation in the region as a whole. This act remains in flagrant violation of the AU and IGAD Constitutive Acts as well as fundamental tenets of international law on sovereignty and territorial integrity of States.
3. The Potemkin Party has pursued, for over two and half years now, a toxic and revisionist policy against Eritrea by openly threatening to invade/acquire by any means, its Assab port and coastal areas for what it terms as "sovereign access to the sea".
4. In the event, its frequent reference to "conspiratorial forces disappointed by, and bent on, scuttling the Pretoria Agreement" is as disingenuous as it is untenable. In as far as Eritrea is concerned, the Pretoria Agreement is a purely Ethiopian affair. Let us also recall - the beans have been spilled now by Getachew Redda's multiple confessions - that the Potemkin Party was scheming against Eritrea (Djibouti and Seychelles events) months before the negotiations and signature of the Pretoria Agreement.

In a nutshell, the quest for enduring regional peace and stability that the peoples of the Horn of Africa deeply cherish and deserve has been, and continues to be, jeopardized by the Potemkin Party's delusional policies.
https://t.co/2MuR9MZUna

[kibrom Eritrea @NErihagerey]

#Tour_de_France_stage2 — Despite being involved in a crash, 🇪🇷#Biniam Girmay showed great resilience to finish fourth in the sprint, proving he remains a strong contender for stage victories.

#TDF2026 #ERITREA #Cycling

[U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs @US_SrAdvisorAF]

Today, the United States sanctioned eight individuals and entities involved in perpetuating the devastating violence in Sudan in support of the Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces, as well as additional sanctions against the government for its chemical weapons use. External military support must cease; the Sudanese people deserve peace. The belligerents must accept the humanitarian truce and allow unhindered humanitarian access. The United States will continue to champion an inclusive and civilian-led political dialogue process, which is critical for achieving a durable end to Sudan’s terrible conflict.

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

AlJazeera - Ethiopia is not being ‘dragged into war';
by Mr. Ali Ibrahim Ahmed, #Eritrea's Ambassador to Qatar

*"... The recent opinion article by senior Ethiopian officials Redwan Hussein and Getachew Reda, published on Al Jazeera English’s website, attempts to portray Ethiopia as an innocent victim being reluctantly 'dragged' into conflict by external actors. In doing so, the piece seeks to absolve the ruling Prosperity Party of responsibility for Ethiopia’s mounting domestic crises".

*"...More dangerously, this narrative serves as a diplomatic smoke screen designed to normalize the unprovoked hostility, state-sponsored inflammatory rhetoric and aggressive military mobilizations that the Ethiopian government has directed towards Eritrea since late 2023".

*"...This coordinated campaign seeks to normalize the idea that colonial boundaries in the Horn of Africa are negotiable in order to attempt to challenge inviolable principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity that have long underpinned regional stability".

*"...The broader pattern extends beyond Eritrea. Ethiopia’s recent foreign policy conduct has increasingly generated tensions with several neighboring states. The Memorandum of Understanding signed with Somaliland, which sought access to coastal territory without the consent of Somalia’s central government, triggered a major diplomatic crisis and raised serious questions regarding respect for established principles of sovereignty and territorial integrity".

*"...Similarly, Ethiopia has repeatedly pursued interventionist policies in neighboring conflicts in the quest for short-term geopolitical objectives. Whether in Somalia, Sudan or elsewhere, Addis Ababa’s reckless regional agenda of expansionism has contributed significantly to regional mistrust and destabilization".

https://t.co/MwqtJQeYx2 via @AJEnglish

[Sirak Bahlbi @SirakBahlbi]

#Ethiopia is withering away under Abiy Ahmed in every way possible....

[U.S. Senior Advisor for Arab and African Affairs @US_SrAdvisorAF]

"I understand the deep significance of the Nile River to Egypt and its people, and I want to help you achieve an outcome that assures the water needs of Egypt, the Republic of the Sudan, and Ethiopia, long into the future."

-President Donald J. Trump (Letter to President El-Sisi, January 16, 2026)

[Cameron Hudson @_hudsonc]

If I were Ethiopia, I would not sit down at any negotiating table with the US after this message:
"We're helping him [Sisi] with a little dam project...I think you were very unfairly treated by Ethiopia...And we'll be discussing the Nile because the Nile is getting a little emptier than it should be...because a damn was built by Ethiopia and its causing tremendous problems for Egypt."

[Yemane G. Meskel 🇪🇷 @hawelti]

#Eritrea: Statement by Ambassador Sophia Tesfamariam at the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue; Geneva 15 June 2026

*"...Eritrea rejects the report before the Council as fundamentally flawed in its methodology, unsupported by independently verified information, and disconnected from realities on the ground. Its findings and conclusions therefore lack credibility and cannot serve as a reliable basis for informed deliberation or action by this Council".

*"...The Special Rapporteur argues that his mandate is indispensable as the only international mechanism responsible for monitoring Eritrea. This assertion disregards the existence of multiple United Nations mechanisms, including the Universal Periodic Review, treaty bodies, specialized agencies, and other intergovernmental processes through which all Member States, including Eritrea, are regularly assessed".

*"...Eritrea has maintained its sovereignty, preserved social stability, sustained public administration, and continued the delivery of essential services despite decades of conflict, sanctions, and external pressures. While acknowledging the need for continued progress, this reality is fundamentally inconsistent with the picture repeatedly presented through this mandate".

*:...When a country-specific mechanism persists despite sustained questions regarding its selectivity, methodology, and balance, it risks shifting from a tool of engagement into one of entrenchment. Rather than promoting constructive dialogue, it perpetuates a divisive process that has failed to command broad confidence among Member States.... Eritrea therefore rejects both the report and the resolution before the Council and reiterates its call for the termination of this mandate".

https://t.co/0R9QOvqST1

[Ermias Asmelash @ermias_]

We are all Omar Abdulkadir. 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴. #eritrea #somalia @POTUS @statedeptspox_a @StateDept @US_SrAdvisorAF @UN_News_Centre @UN @EUCouncil @FIFAWorldCup @FabrizioRomano @TheVillaSomalia @_AfricanUnion @FIFAcom @vonderleyen

[Ermias Asmelash @ermias_]

We are all Omar Abdulkadir. 🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴. #eritrea #somalia @POTUS @statedeptspox_a @StateDept @US_SrAdvisorAF @UN_News_Centre @UN @EUCouncil @FIFAWorldCup @FabrizioRomano @TheVillaSomalia @_AfricanUnion @FIFAcom @vonderleyen

[Deeqa 🇸🇴 @Deee_luul]

This is the Somali spirit.

Undefeated!

[Pushkin 🇪🇷 @starr87531]

ERITREA @ 35

[CoIntellify✨ @yooynas]

#Eritrea at 35 - A nation of resilience, pride, and promise - ERi-TV Documentary

https://t.co/pYQuv9iXeT

[Ermias Asmelash @ermias_]

Eritrea 🇪🇷 and Egypt 🇪🇬 maritime security agreement 👍♥️ #eritrea #egypt #sudan

[DNE Africa @africa_dne]

🚨 Why are Egypt & Eritrea joining forces? 🇪🇬🇪🇷
Amid rising tensions, Presidents El-Sisi & Afwerki just cemented a major alliance to secure the Red Sea, stabilize the Horn of Africa, and address the crisis in Sudan.
Watch what this means for the region's future 👇
#Egypt #Eritrea #RedSea #Geopolitics

[@uniceferitrea @uniceferitrea]

A massive victory for girls' rights! 🎉
The subzoba Logo-Anseba, Gash Barka region, Eritrea has officially been declared FGM-free!

Young and adolescent girls are free from FGM.

Change is possible when communities lead the way.
@EU_Partnerships

[Nahla Valji @nahlav]

An honour to spend time with Nandi Mandela, granddaughter of Nelson Mandela, during her visit to Eritrea last week, and to moderate the panel on which she spoke. Inspired by her commitment to servant leadership. Huge thanks to H.E. Amb Percy Kumsha for hosting a memorable visit.

[Africa View Facts @AfricaViewFacts]

Egypt 🇪🇬 and Eritrea 🇪🇷 have jointly declared that security and governance of the Red Sea are the exclusive responsibility of coastal states only.

The two countries emphasized that non-coastal nations have no role in Red Sea maritime arrangements.

This position is widely seen as a direct response to Ethiopia’s deal with Somaliland, which aims to give Addis Ababa access to the sea.

[khaled mahmoued @khaledmahmoued1]

Official Announcement on Upgrading Egyptian-Eritrean Relations and Launching a Maritime and Strategic Partnership

​In a step reflecting the deep-rooted historical and brotherly ties between the two countries, Cairo and Asmara have officially announced the transition of bilateral relations to a higher strategic level, following the extensive talks held today between President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and his Eritrean counterpart, President Isaias Afwerki.

​The summit witnessed full alignment on launching concrete developmental and investment programmes aimed at translating previous agreements into practical reality, focusing on three vital sectors: the development of port infrastructure, enhancing maritime transport, and the optimal utilization of marine resources.

​On the political and security fronts, the meeting served as a platform to coordinate and deepen shared visions regarding urgent regional issues.

The two leaders discussed, in their various dimensions, the geopolitical and security developments in the Red Sea region, the Bab al-Mandab strait, the Horn of Africa, and the Middle East, underscoring the necessity of enhancing cooperation to safeguard international shipping lanes and achieve sustainable stability in the region.

​To implement these decisions, Egyptian Foreign Minister Dr. Badr Abdelatty and his Eritrean counterpart, Osman Saleh, held a bilateral meeting to discuss the executive details and follow-up mechanisms for implementing the strategic agenda agreed upon by the two leaderships.