| Participants Herui Tedla Bairu, Chairman, Eritrean Congress Party Jason Mosley, Associate Fellow Africa Programme Chair: Mary Harper, Africa Editor, BBC News 18 Oct 2016 – 12:00 to 13:00 Chatham House, London Overview The Eritrean political opposition has long been divided by factors such as geography, ethnicity, religion and competition. There have been several attempts to unify opposition parties under an umbrella organization. Yet, efforts to transform and establish a political platform and alternative to the government in Asmara remain fractured. In recent years, civil society and youth groups from the diaspora have emerged, altering the nature of traditional opposition, with greater online and social media visibility, and campaigns for accountability on issues such as migration. Simultaneously, international actors have increased their engagement with the government, including dialogue over processes of reform. The speakers will discuss the current state of Eritrea’s political opposition and the prospects for dialogue and unity. Attendance at this event is by invitation only. EVENT CONTACT Eugénie McLachlan +44 (0)207 314 3645 https://www.chathamhouse.org/event/changing-nature-eritreas-opposition-politics |