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Isaias Afewerki

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The Resume

    (February 2, 1946- )
    Born in Asmara, Eritrea
    Joined the ELF (Eritrean Liberation Front) in 1966
    Received military training in China (1967)
    President of Eritrea (May 24, 1993- )

Why he might be annoying:

    Under his rule, Eritrea had one of the lowest press freedom ratings in the world.
    He forbid national elections and opposition political parties because they 'polarize' society.
    He fought a dirty war against Ethiopia over a border dispute (May 1998-June 2000).
    He forbid the ratification of a constitution, saying, 'Constitution is just a piece of paper.'
    He is accused of supporting insurgents in Somalia.
    He conscripts young Eritreans into the military.
    He imprisons the families of young Eritreans fleeing Eritrea.
    He persecutes people who practice any religion except for Islam, Catholicism, Eritrean Orthodoxy, and the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
    It is rumored that there are numerous Chinese bank accounts containing millions of dollars bearing his and his son's names.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He fought for Eritrea's independence.

Credit: Big Lenny


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 70 Votes: 55.71% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 30 Votes: 96.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 42 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 15 Votes: 53.33% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 38 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 42 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 25 Votes: 76.00% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 19 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 56 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 25 Votes: 72.00% Annoying