Background
Afwerki, Isaias was born on February 2, 1946 in Asmara.
Afwerki, Isaias was born on February 2, 1946 in Asmara.
Student, University Addis Ababa, 1965-1966.
Combattant, Eritrean Liberation Front, 1966-1970; deputy division commander, Eritrean Liberation Front, 1967-1970; founding member, Eritrean People's Liberation Front, 1970; deputy secretary general, Eritrean People's Liberation Front, 1977-1987; secretary general, Eritrean People's Liberation Front, 1987-1991; secretary general, Provisional Government Eritrea, Asmara, 1991-1993; president, Provisional Government Eritrea, Asmara, since 1993. Chairman National Assembly, People's Front for Democracy and Justice.
Married; 2 children.