The president of Eritrea since 1993
Former provisional president of Eritrea
Chairman of Eritrea’s ruling People’s Front for Democracy and Justice
Chairman of Eritrea’s transitional National Assembly
Co-founder of the Eritrean People’s Liberation Front (EPLF – currently known as People’s Front for Democracy and Justice)
Former secretary general of the EPLF
Former assistant secretary general of the EPLF
Former field commander of the EPLF