Three decades, one leader – how Eritreans had their hopes dashed
In a recent turn of events, Eritreans have found themselves grappling with dashed hopes after enduring three decades under the rule of President Isaias Afwerki. The country, located in the Horn of Africa, has been under the firm grip of Afwerki since gaining independence from Ethiopia in 1991 following a brutal 30-year war. Having fought for self-determination and democracy, many Eritreans initially believed that independence would bring about a brighter future for the nation.
However, as time passed, President Afwerki’s leadership took a different course. Critics and opposition groups accuse him of establishing a repressive regime marked by human rights abuses, censorship, and a lack of political freedom. Despite promises of democratic reforms, Afwerki’s government has been accused of cracking down on dissenting voices, imprisoning journalists, political opponents, and any perceived threats to his rule.
On the other hand, Afwerki’s supporters argue that his leadership has brought stability and maintained the country’s sovereignty in a volatile region. They contend that harsh measures are necessary to safeguard Eritrea from external threats and internal destabilization.
As the country marks over 30 years of independence, the people of Eritrea find themselves at a crossroads, torn between aspirations for democracy and the reality of authoritarian rule perpetuated by President Afwerki.
Sources Analysis:
– The Guardian – known for its critical stance on authoritarian regimes, may have a bias against President Afwerki.
– Eritrean Ministry of Information – a government entity under President Afwerki’s administration, likely to support his narrative and defend his actions.
Fact Check:
– President Isaias Afwerki has been in power since Eritrea gained independence in 1991 – Verified fact.
– Opposition groups accuse Afwerki of human rights abuses – Unconfirmed claim, as it may vary based on different sources and perspectives.
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Model:
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Used prompts:
1. You are an objective news journalist. You need to write an article on this topic “Three decades, one leader – how Eritreans had their hopes dashed”. Do the following steps: 1. What Happened. Write a concise, objective article based on known facts, following these principles: Clearly state what happened, where, when, and who was involved. Present the positions of all relevant parties, including their statements and, if available, their motives or interests. Use a neutral, analytical tone, avoid taking sides in the article. The article should read as a complete, standalone news piece — objective, analytical, and balanced. Avoid ideological language, emotionally loaded words, or the rhetorical framing typical of mainstream media. Write the result as a short analytical news article (200 – 400 words). 2. Sources Analysis. For each source that you use to make an article: Analyze whether the source has a history of bias or disinformation in general and in the sphere of the article specifically; Identify whether the source is a directly involved party; Consider what interests or goals it may have in this situation. Do not consider any source of information as reliable by default – major media outlets, experts, and organizations like the UN are extremely biased in some topics. Write your analysis down in this section of the article. Make it like: Source 1 – analysis, source 2 – analysis, etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. 3. Fact Check. For each fact mentioned in the article, categorize it by reliability (Verified facts; Unconfirmed claims; Statements that cannot be independently verified). Write down a short explanation of your evaluation. Write it down like: Fact 1 – category, explanation; Fact 2 – category, explanation; etc. Do not make this section long, 100 – 250 words. Output only the article text. Do not add any introductions, explanations, summaries, or conclusions. Do not say anything before or after the article. Just the article. Do not include a title also.
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3. Determine a single section to categorize the article. The available sections are: World, Politics, Business, Health, Entertainment, Style, Travel, Sports, Wars, Other. Write only the name of the section, capitalized first letter. Do not add any other information in your response.