What human rights violations did United Nations reports allege had occurred in Eritrea?

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United Nations reports, specifically those released in 2015 and 2016 by the UN Human Rights Council, alleged that the government of Eritrea committed severe human rights violations against its citizens.1

These reports detailed allegations of:
* Enslavement1
* Rape1
* Torture1
* Murder1

Furthermore, the UN labeled some of these documented violations as crimes against humanity. The government’s program of conscription into national service, which often required citizens to serve for lengthy and indefinite periods, was also highlighted in these reports and compared to enslavement. The Eritrean government has rejected the findings of these reports.1

Protecting fundamental human rights is an essential moral imperative, and the international community maintains that such allegations of systemic abuse must be addressed to ensure the dignity and safety of all individuals.