Eritrean

British

/ ˌɛrɪˈtreɪən /

adjective

of or relating to Eritrea or its inhabitants

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noun

a native or inhabitant of Eritrea

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Example Sentences

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A peace deal was never fully implemented and relations only eased after Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who later won the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts, travelled to the Eritrean capital, Asmara, in 2018.

From BBC

For several months tension has been brewing in northern Ethiopia as Amhara and Eritrean forces remain present in violation of the peace deal.

From Barron's

The Eritrean government has not issued any statement regarding the releases.

From BBC

“They are not allowing any of my family members here,” said Anastazia Bununsi, an Eritrean waitress who came to Kampala as an asylum seeker.

From The Wall Street Journal

Separately, the BBC has spoken to an Eritrean man in France who says he was also returned under the scheme.

From BBC

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