Dr. Bereket Habteselassie

Dr. Bereket Habteselassie is a renowned Eritrean scholar, writer, and political commentator. He is widely regarded as an expert on Eritrean politics and society and has written extensively on the subject. Dr. Habteselassie was born in Asmara, Eritrea, in 1948, and studied at the University of Addis Ababa in Ethiopia and the University of Sussex in the United Kingdom.

Throughout his career, Dr. Habteselassie has been a vocal critic of the Eritrean government’s human rights record and political policies. He has written extensively about the country’s political and economic development, as well as the impact of its independence on Eritrean society. Dr. Habteselassie has also been a strong advocate for democracy and human rights in Eritrea and has called for greater transparency and accountability in the country’s government.

In addition to his scholarly work, Dr. Habteselassie has also been a prolific writer of poetry and fiction. His literary works often explore the themes of identity, belonging, and displacement, and draw on his own experiences as an Eritrean living in exile.

Despite facing criticism and censorship from the Eritrean government, Dr. Habteselassie continues to be a voice for change and reform in his homeland. His contributions to the field of Eritrean studies, as well as his activism and advocacy work, have earned him widespread recognition and respect both within and outside of the Eritrean community.