  2012 Trafficking in Persons Report - Eritrea  Publisher United
States Department of State Publication Date 19 June 2012 Cite as
United States Department of State, 2012 Trafficking in Persons
Report - Eritrea, 19 June 2012, available at: [accessed 14 March
2014]  ERITREA (Tier 3)  Eritrea is a source country for men,
women, and children subjected forced labor and, to a lesser
extent, sex trafficking. During the reporting period, forced
labor occurred in Eritrea, particularly due to the country's
national service program. Under the Proclamation of National
Service (No. 82/1995), men aged 18 to 54 and women aged 18 to 47
are required to provide 18 months of military and non-military
service in any location or capacity chosen by the government.
Some national service conscripts, however, are required to
continue their service indefinitely, beyond the duration
specified by law, with many required to serve in their positions
for more than 10 years under the threat of inhuman treatment,
including harsh working cond