Eritrea-Professional+Viewpoints

President Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea, feels that the problems in East Africa, including instability, are a result of foreign countries and agencies interfering in the country's politics. He feels that the U.S. is the main country that is causing these problems because of it's "strategy of dominance" (East Africa).

Several organizations including the IRC have been helping to aid the people of Eritrea. The IRC has recently been expelled by the Eritrean government from aiding and working in their country. The IRC has already started its pull out from the country and hopes that the Eritrean people will receive the supplies and aid that they need. This will be a staggering blow to the people and the IRC has asked for the government to reconsider and allow them to stay and help the people.

“We regret this sudden turn of events and hope that the people of Eritrea and Northeast Sudan continue to receive the level of assistance they need,” said IRC's International Programs director, John Keys. “We’re glad for the time we’ve had on the ground in Eritrea for the past few years” (IRC Ordered to Close Eritrea Operations).

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Sources: "East Africa: Problems and Instability in East Africa is a Consequences of Foreign Interference - President Isaias." __AllAfrica.Com__. 17 Apr. 2007. 6 May 2007 <[|http://allafrica.com/stories/200704171051.html>.] "IRC Ordered to Close Eritrea Operations." __International Refugee Committee__. 7 Nov. 2006. International Rescue Committee. 6 May 2007 <[|http://www.theirc.org/news/irc-ordered-to-close-eritrea.html>.]