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Analysis: Why would anyone defect from ‘flawless’ Eritrea?

By Simon Allison, Eritrea, if its vocal praise-singers are to be believed, is a wonderful place, where everyone is happy and the government works tirelessly to improve the lives of its people. Their national football team didn’t agree. After a … read more »

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Tanzania rejects Eritrean footballers’ asylum bid

Tanzania has rejected an asylum request by 13 young Eritrean footballers who refused to return home after a regional tournament in July. The footballers had failed to prove that their lives would be in danger in Eritrea, a government spokesman … read more »

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