My fellow Eritreans,
We would like to extend our respectful greetings and best wishes to all Eritreans inside the country and those scattered in all corners of the world
My fellow Eritreans, since we became independent from foreign colonial rule 31 years ago, but because of the dictatorship planted within our country, we have fallen into misery, oppression, deprivation, poverty, and persecution. The purpose and the price our people paid is to establish a nation where the freedom and dignity of the people would reign; where peace, justice, and rule of law would prevail; where human rights and democratic rights of its citizens would flourish; thanks to our martyrs who had fallen on behalf of the country’s independence.
The regime had betrayed the trust of our heroes. Eritrean people have suffered greatly from a lack of peace and tranquility, and have lived through many wars, instability, and cruelty for over twenty years. The regime is not a representative of the Eritrean people’s dreams and aspirations. Eritrean people are in dire situations with our cause getting worst by the day, without matching solutions. Our nation became a place of persecution and unrest. Democracy and righteousness of our people must reign in Eritrea. We believe in our rights, liberty, dignity, and restoring the pursuit of happiness.
Today, we call on all Eritreans to continue fighting vigorously. We must renew our promise and redouble our efforts to save the nation. We must honor our martyrs’ wishes to carry on more than just candles and commemorate one day a year. We must strengthen our unity if we must prevail and persevere. We must work together on a clearly defined purpose to speak in one voice and as one national force.
We are committed to establishing a transparent Eritrean Government In exile (GIE) that is open to all citizens. We promise an inclusive GIE that bases its foundation on democratic principles. We need a GIE that can narrow our differences and articulate our directions. NRCE-In-Eritrea believes in the rule of law and peaceful co-existence with our neighbors. It respects the sovereignty and territorial boundaries of all Nations.
In exile, the Eritrean government will become a legitimate representative government of the Eritrean people. The reasons for the government in exile, one national force, one Hagerawi Bayto, representative council, integrative council, etc., are political turmoil and non-ending wars in our country. The concept of GIE is not new, so we are not reinventing the wheel but instead capitalizing on the existing ones. The difference in NRCE-In-Exile is only in the implementation phase. We believe the stakeholder is the Eritrean people; therefore, We intend to work directly with the public without an intermediary. GIE is the Eritrean people’s idea, and we are here to realize it.
Eritrean Government-In-exile will build more effective projects-based programs like creating partnerships with Eritrean movements and organizations. This newly formed government will be a civilian administration that believes in the principles of Democracy, freedom, equality, human rights, and the rule of law. The government in exile will promote the participation of all Eritrean citizens inside and outside the country. The government in exile will encourage the involvement of all Eritrean citizens inside and outside the country. Regardless of their region, religion, or denomination affiliations, all Eritreans are welcomed inside our tent.