Is smoking banned in public places in Eritrea?

Partial ban

Eritrea bans smoking in public places, indoor workspaces, and public transport, but there is an exception for bars.

Eritrea is one of 46 countries classified “Partial ban” for public smoking bans — 35% of the 132 with data.

Source

Taken from
Wikipedia: List of smoking bans
Last checked
17 September 2026
How it was classified
Classified by a language model from the source text, then checked against hand-verified reference countries.

Nearby countries

Djibouti
Partial ban Djibouti has a smoking ban in place for certain public places.
Ethiopia
Partial ban Ethiopia's 2019 law bans smoking in all indoor workplaces and on public transport.
Saudi Arabia
Partial ban Saudi Arabia bans smoking in many public places and workplaces but allows it in some areas like private homes and certain venues.
Kenya
Varies by region Kenya has smoking restrictions in specific cities like Nairobi and Mombasa, but no evidence of a uniform national law.
Bahrain
Comprehensive ban Bahrain bans smoking in all closed public places, including restaurants, cafes, and public transport.
Uganda
Comprehensive ban Uganda prohibited smoking in public places, including workplaces, restaurants, and bars, in March 2004.

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