behaviors of the previous colonial systems but sometimes arise out of weaknesses in institutional capacity and monitoring. There is, however, no complacency and continuous efforts to raise vigilance and the strengthening of the basic values is always a major agenda. 55. A study presented in the International Eritrean Studies Conferences (October 2016) by an expert of the NFPS shows that corruption in Eritrea is insignificant. The analysis is based on police reports, consultations, informal interviews and recorded corruption allegations and overall data of the previous 22 years. The assessment made on 1919 cases in which 93.3% of the cases were charged in the due process of law reaffirms the above conclusion. Officials and other citizens guilty of any such practices have been charged, punished and obliged to recover embezzled government resources and ill-gotten gains. Others were also given administrative sanctions and suspensions in accordance to the law. The efforts made have strengthened the basic values, promoted the collective interests of the people and enabled economic progress. Moreover, the study also indicates the following:     money and assets involved in the cases considered are mostly small position of suspects are mostly businessmen and few low ranking officers level of organization of perpetrators also shows that they are individuals or groups at the same level, but in very few incidences goes one level higher no „collusion‟ and „extortion‟ types of corruption exist there are no reported cases that indicate political /development corruption On the other hand and by analyzing all the above international literature on Eritrea, the above study exposes the bankrupt methodology and the ensuing false narrative on corruption perpetuated to tarnish the image of Eritrea. (iv) Law Enforcement Agencies and Practice 56. A major effort in law enforcement is the expansion in the demographic distribution of police services and activities. Presently police centers are operational in 53 sub regions of the country. Furthermore, 34 additional police stations have been established in consideration of demographic factors and geographical proximity that targets remote areas. There are also special standby units ready for deployment from the center for any contingency missions. Obviously, shortage of capacity and facilities remain and more needs to be done. However, community policing has consolidated police presence and service. Community police are elected in meetings of each local assembly. This has ensured collective and shared responsibility in maintaining public safety, law and order. Though it is a new experience that requires further consolidation, it is showing the intended results in public safety and security. 57. Respecting human dignity also remains a priority of policing. Police behavior and discipline is of utmost importance and rules and procedures that reflect the law are exercised and monitored. They have been instrumental in minimizing any abuse and inappropriate practice Page 16 of 100