The Eritrean Uprising was a series of large student protests in Asmara, Eritrea in November 2017 against the government, bad living conditions, and severe working life.
Anti-government protests escalated on 1 November, when police clashed with protesters and fired live ammunition to disperse protesters.
On 2 November, groups of protesters rallied in downtown Asmara, demanding better conditions and the resignation of the government.
On 3 November, rallies and small-scale dissent took place throughout the city as protesters rallied in a university.
Tear gas was fired against demonstrators between 5 and 7 November. Police opened fire on demonstrators almost daily, killing 28 protesters in rallies.
See also 2016 Ethiopian protests
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