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    Eritrea seeks to end mandate of UN expert investigating abuses, document shows

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    Posted on June 25, 2025

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    Last updated: January 23, 2026

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    Eritrea attempts to end the UN expert's human rights mandate, sparking concerns about accountability and setting a new precedent.

    Eritrea Moves to Terminate U.N. Expert's Mandate on Human Rights

    By Emma Farge

    GENEVA (Reuters) -Eritrea is trying to cancel the mandate of a U.N. expert investigating alleged abuses, a document sent to the U.N. Human Rights Council showed, in a rare move that Western diplomats fear may set a precedent for states looking to escape scrutiny.

    The Special Rapporteur, a position currently held by Sudanese human rights lawyer Mohamed Abdelsalam Babiker, is mandated to document violations in Eritrea, where civil society groups such as Human Rights Watch say impunity is widespread.

    In a May report he described the situation as "critical", highlighting cases of arbitrary detention, enforced disappearances and the use of lengthy national and military service terms that are driving thousands to flee.

    Eritrea's information ministry and its diplomatic mission in Geneva did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

    Eritrea, which has long opposed the mandate, sent a large delegation to champion its proposal at a U.N. meeting in Geneva on Monday and voiced opposition to investigations targeting individual countries' records. States like Sudan, Russia and Iran backed it while the EU and Britain were among those who opposed it in a polarised debate, diplomats said.

    The U.N. expert position was set up in 2012 by a group of African states and has been renewed annually by the Geneva-based council in an effort led recently by the European Union. But this year, Eritrea beat them to it and instead tabled a rival motion to discontinue the mandate, the document showed.

    While states subject to U.N. investigations often lobby against them or try to dilute them, rights experts say there has never before been a proposal to end a mandate put before the council in its nearly 20-year history and worry it could embolden states looking to block accountability efforts. In 2023, Ethiopia tried to end a mandate early, before backing off.

    "The EU recalls that the principles of sovereignty and non-interference in a state's internal affairs do not free states from their obligations under international human rights law," the EU delegate said in a statement shared with Reuters, arguing that Eritrea's lack of consent "should not be used to escape international scrutiny".

    Many of the Geneva-based council's other probes are typically brought by Western countries, such as those on Russia and Sudan. Sometimes the evidence they gather is used by international prosecutors.

    A vote is expected next month.

    (Reporting by Emma Farge; Editing by Alex Richardson)

    Key Takeaways

    • •Eritrea seeks to end the UN expert's mandate on human rights.
    • •The move is unprecedented and raises concerns about accountability.
    • •Western diplomats fear it may set a precedent for other states.
    • •The EU and Britain oppose Eritrea's proposal.
    • •A vote on the mandate is expected next month.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Eritrea seeks to end mandate of UN expert investigating abuses, document shows

    1What is Eritrea attempting to do regarding the U.N. expert?

    Eritrea is trying to cancel the mandate of a U.N. expert investigating alleged abuses, as indicated in a document sent to the U.N. Human Rights Council.

    2Who currently holds the position of U.N. expert on Eritrea?

    The position of U.N. expert is currently held by Sudanese human rights lawyer Mohamed Abdelsalam Babiker.

    3What has the U.N. expert reported about the situation in Eritrea?

    In a May report, the U.N. expert described the situation in Eritrea as 'critical', highlighting issues such as arbitrary detention and enforced disappearances.

    4How has Eritrea responded to the U.N. expert's mandate?

    Eritrea has long opposed the U.N. expert's mandate and recently sent a large delegation to advocate for its proposal to end the mandate during a U.N. meeting in Geneva.

    5What is the expected outcome of Eritrea's proposal?

    A vote on Eritrea's proposal to end the U.N. expert's mandate is expected next month.

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