Fikrejesus Amahazion

About the Author

Fikrejesus Amahazion

Born in Asmara, Eritrea, Fikrejesus Amahazion is currently a PhD at Emory University (Atlanta, GA). As well, he is working towards completion of Emory’s Graduate Certificate in Human Rights. His areas of concentration include Human Rights, Trafficking, Development, and Comparative Political Economy.

Justice Deferred: The 15th Anniversary of the Eritrea-Ethiopia Boundary Commission Verdict

Posted by Fikrejesus Amahazion | Apr 14, 2017 | News & Analysis, Africa, Politics |

Led by the US, the world community has been complicit in Ethiopia’s violations of international law against Eritrea.

Examining International Sanctions: The Case of Eritrea

Posted by Fikrejesus Amahazion | Oct 5, 2016 | News & Analysis, Africa, Politics, US |

The US and UN not only unjustly sanction Eritrea, but trivialize fundamental principles of international law by overlooking of Ethiopia’s aggression.

How The New Statesman Gets Eritrea Wrong

Posted by Fikrejesus Amahazion | Sep 16, 2016 | Viewpoints, Africa, Politics |

Western media reporting on Eritrea reveals a residual attitude from the bygone colonial era.

Crisis in Ethiopia and the Role of the International Community: Politics of Fear

Posted by Fikrejesus Amahazion | Aug 12, 2016 | News & Analysis, Africa, Politics, US |

Rather than condemn and censure Ethiopia’s brutal crackdown, the international community has turned a blind eye.

Ethiopia: Desalegn’s Distraction? An Analysis of Recent Developments

Posted by Fikrejesus Amahazion | Sep 1, 2014 | Africa, News & Analysis |

Several weeks ago, Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn conducted an interview in which he threatened northern neighbor, Eritrea.