Background
Afewerki, Isaias was born on February 2, 1945 in Asmara, Eritrea.
Afewerki, Isaias was born on February 2, 1945 in Asmara, Eritrea.
Joined Eritrean Liberation Front, 1966, leader, fourth regional area, 1968, general Commander, 1969. Co-founder Eritrean People's Liberation Front (now People's Front for Democracy and Justice), 1970, assistant secretary general, secretary general, 1987, Provisional Government of Eritrea, 1991. President State of Eritrea, since 1993.