Democratic Movement for the Liberation of the Eritrean Kunama explained

Democratic Movement for the Liberation of the Eritrean Kunama
War:the Second Afar insurgency
Ideology:Kunama self-determination
Headquarters:Afar Region, Ethiopia
Area:Southern Red Sea Region, Eritrea
Partof:Eritrean Democratic Alliance[1]
Allies: RSADO
Opponents: Eritrea
Battles:Second Afar insurgency

The Democratic Movement for the Liberation of the Eritrean Kunama (abbreviated DMLEK) is a Kunama political and armed organization active in Eritrea. That advocates for the rights and autonomy of the Kunama people, one of the nine ethnic groups in the country. The group is mainly funded by Eritrean diaspora and is allied with the Red Sea Afar Democratic Organisation.[2]

The DMLEK was founded in April 1, 1995, after Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia. The organization emerged in response to the marginalization and discrimination faced by the Kunama people under the Eritrean government. The DMLEK has been involved in armed conflict with the Eritrean government, with the aim of securing greater autonomy, independence and representation for the Kunama people.[3] [4] However the DMLEK's stance on separatism is somewhat ambiguous,[5] [6] with some members advocating for independence for the Kunama region through conflict.[7]

The Kunama people have a distinct culture and language, and have historically faced discrimination and marginalization under successive Eritrean governments.[8] [9] [10] The DMLEK has been critical of the Eritrean government's policies towards minority groups, and has called for greater respect for the rights of the Kunama people and other marginalized communities in the country.[11] [12]

The DMLEK has been involved in various armed conflicts with the Eritrean government, and has been accused of committing human rights abuses. The organization has been designated a terrorist group by the Eritrean government, and has been subject to repression and crackdowns.[13] [14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The Democratic Movement for the Liberation of Eritrean Kunama (DMLEK) supports the military operation of RSADO. erit-alliance.com. Eritrean Democratic Alliance. 14 January 2017. 16 January 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170116182311/http://erit-alliance.com/erit/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=247:the-democratic. dead.
  2. McGregor. Andrew. Opposition Group Promises Attacks Following Sanctions on Eritrea for Support of Terrorism . Jamestown. 7 January 2010. 8. 1. 14 January 2017.
  3. Web site: Negash . Beyan . 2015-03-15 . "Pre-figurative Politics" Of The Eritrean Lowland League . 2023-04-06 . Awate.com . en-US.
  4. Gilkes . Patrick . 2002-06-01 . Wars in the Horn of Africa and the dismantling of the Somali State . Cadernos de Estudos Africanos . en . 2 . 89–102 . 10.4000/cea.1280 . 1645-3794. free . 10071/3126 . free .
  5. Web site: Peace Talks in Focus 2021. Report on Trends and Scenarios .
  6. Book: Mehler . Andreas . Africa Yearbook Volume 7: Politics, Economy and Society South of the Sahara in 2010 . Melber . Henning . Walraven . Klaas . 2011-10-06 . BRILL . 978-90-04-20556-7 . en.
  7. Web site: SudanTribune . 2009-12-30 . Eritrean opposition says ready to attack government army . 2023-04-06 . Sudan Tribune . en-US.
  8. Plaut . Martin . 2005 . The Eritrea Opposition Moves Towards Unity . Review of African Political Economy . 32 . 106 . 638–643 . 20059117 . 0305-6244.
  9. Connell . Dan . 2011 . From resistance to governance: Eritrea's trouble with transition . Review of African Political Economy . 38 . 129 . 419–433 . 10.1080/03056244.2011.598343 . 23055364 . 144380803 . 0305-6244. 10.1080/03056244.2011.598343 . free .
  10. Web site: Supporting statement of the Democratic Movement for the Liberation of the Eritrean Kunama (DMLEK) to the 40th Anniversary celebration of the Tigray's People Liberation Front (TPLF) .
  11. Web site: trackingterrorism.org/group/kunama-democratic-liberation-movement- .
  12. Web site: Refugees . United Nations High Commissioner for . Refworld Eritrea: Eritrean Revolutionary Democratic Front (ERDF); party status; relations with the Democratic Movement for the Liberation of Eritrea (DMLE); government response to ERDF activism or its perceived affiliations; whether the ERDF has a Canadian representative . 2023-04-06 . Refworld . en.
  13. Web site: Eritrean opposition parties and civic organisations .
  14. Web site: ARTICLES . 2023-04-06 . www.baden-kunama.com.

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