Eritrea

Some of the key events about Eritrea

• 1890

  The first railway in Eritrea was constructed, connecting Massawa to Asmara
• 1941

  British forces liberated Eritrea from Italian colonial rule
• 1952

  Eritrea entered into a federation with Ethiopia, gaining some autonomy
• 1961

  Eritrea was annexed by Ethiopia, ending its federation status
• 1974

  A severe drought caused widespread famine and suffering
• 1977

  The Eritrean War of Independence intensified, leading to increased violence and displacement
• 1984

  Another devastating famine struck the region, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis
• 1990

  The port city of Massawa was heavily damaged during a battle in the war for independence
• 1991

  Eritrean liberation forces captured Asmara, effectively ending the war for independence
• 1993

  Eritrea gained full independence following a UN-supervised referendum
• 1994

  The National Museum of Eritrea was established in Asmara
• 1998

  The Eritrean-Ethiopian War began, resulting in significant loss of life and economic devastation
• 2000

  A peace agreement was signed between Eritrea and Ethiopia, ending the border war
• 2001

  The government arrested prominent reformists and shut down all independent media
• 2008

  A border dispute with Djibouti led to military clashes and increased regional tensions
• 2009

  The UN Security Council imposed sanctions on Eritrea for supporting armed groups in Somalia
• 2015

  The capital city Asmara was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• 2018

  A peace declaration was signed with Ethiopia, formally ending the state of war
• 2018

  Despite a peace agreement with Ethiopia, mandatory national service remained indefinite for many Eritreans
• 2019

  Eritrea's ports began serving Ethiopia again, boosting regional economic cooperation

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