Eritrea's government said Jan. 22 that what it called a mutiny is finished, with opposition sites saying that disagreements have been settled, AFP reported, citing a spokesperson for President Isayas Afewerki.

Eritrea's defense minister and chief of army staff have been killed, Al Jazeera reported Jan. 21, citing comments from opposition leader Adam al-Haj Musa.

A group of Eritrean soldiers Jan. 21 launched what might be a coup attempt in Asmara and forced state television off the air, Radio France International reported.