Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993 after a long struggle. It has a socialist government led by the sole legal political party, the People's Front for Democracy and Justice. Eritrea has a population that is about evenly split between Christianity and Islam. The country has been working to rebuild its infrastructure and economy through initiatives like Wefri Warsay Yika'alo after its war for independence left many systems damaged or destroyed. However, travel is still discouraged due to tensions with neighboring countries and travel restrictions within Eritrea.