Eritrean Defense Forces

GPTKB entity

Statements (47)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf military organization
gptkbp:alliance gptkb:African_Union
gptkb:Intergovernmental_Authority_on_Development
gptkbp:branch gptkb:Navy
gptkb:Air_Force
Army
gptkbp:challenges political stability
regional conflicts
economic constraints
gptkbp:commander General_Filipos_Woldeyohannes
gptkbp:conflict War of Independence
Eritrean-Ethiopian War
gptkbp:country gptkb:Eritrea
gptkbp:doctrine guerrilla tactics
asymmetric warfare
gptkbp:electronic_warfare high level of discipline
strong sense of nationalism
emphasis on loyalty
gptkbp:equipment artillery systems
small arms
various military vehicles
gptkbp:established 1995
gptkbp:gender mixed-gender units
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:Asmara
gptkbp:historical_significance influence on regional stability
key_role_in_Eritrean_independence
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Eritrean Defense Forces
gptkbp:humanInteraction allegations of human rights abuses
conscription controversies
gptkbp:intelligence surveillance operations
military intelligence units
gptkbp:internationalRelations strained_relations_with_Ethiopia
cooperation_with_China
diplomatic_ties_with_Russia
gptkbp:involved gptkb:UN_peacekeeping_missions
gptkbp:logistics self-sufficient supply chains
local procurement of materials
gptkbp:militaryRank joint exercises with other nations
gptkbp:motto Unity, Discipline, and Sacrifice
gptkbp:recruitment mandatory military service
gptkbp:role border security
internal security
defense_of_Eritrea
gptkbp:size approximately 200,000 personnel
gptkbp:technology cyber capabilities
use of drones
gptkbp:training military training camps