United States lifts sanctions on Eritrea's ruling party and military to advance regional interests

The United States has lifted sanctions against Eritrea's ruling party and military, which were imposed in 2021 due to humanitarian concerns during the Tigray conflict. The sanctions targeted Eritrean forces supporting Ethiopian troops in a violent conflict that ended with a peace accord in November 2022. The U.S. aims to advance its regional interests in the Red Sea, where Eritrea's location is strategically significant.