Eritrean Orthodox Abroad Divided Between Two Patriarchs

As Eritrea sinks deeper into an economic depression caused by the dictatorship of Isaias Afewerqi divisions within the Eritrean Diaspora between supporters and opponents of the Isaias regime are becoming increasingly apparent, to the point of dividing the Eritrean Orthodox Diocese of North America, which associated itself with the Coptic Orthodox Church following the Eritrean government's deposition of Patriarch Abune Ant'oniyos of Asmera, between supporters of the deposed patriarch and supporters of the new, government-appointed patriarch, Abune Diyosqoros. More here.

Ethiopian Government Openly Supports Regime Change in Eritrea

Last month the Ethiopian government openly expressed its support for regime change in neighboring Eritrea, saying that it would take "all measures necessary" to overthrow Eritrean dictator Isaias Afewerqi following attempts by Eritrea-backed terrorist organizations to bomb a summit of the African Union held in Addis Abeba this past February.

The Ethiopian government has stated that it will not invade Eritrea, but instead support Eritrean opposition movements in their efforts to establishment a democratic government in the country. Several Eritrean opposition groups are already using bases in northern Ethiopia to launch attacks on forces loyal to Isaias Afewerqi.

Source: The Daily Monitor

Eritrea Sits Tight as Protests Continue in Middle East

As protests continue to trouble the Middle East President Isaias Afewerqi of Eritrea has clamped down on political and religious dissidents in the country in an effort to prevent a popular revolution against his regime. More here.