G-15 (Eritrea)

The G-15 (Group 15) was a group of 15 senior officials from Eritrea's ruling party, the People's Front for Democracy and Justice, who in 2001 authored an open letter criticising President Isaias Afewerki. The letter condemned the President's actions as "illegal and unconstitutional" and called for democratic dialogue and reforms. In September 2001, the government responded by arresting eleven of the signatories, along with eleven independent journalists who had reported on their demands. The Government of Eritrea alleged that this group had committed an act of treason but none have ever been charged for any offence.

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