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Bar pro-Eritrean activist from Canada, group says

By: Carol Sanders A group of Winnipeggers is trying to prevent a U.S. woman who made incendiary remarks such as “evil” Jews from entering Canada again. “I don’t know how the Canadian border agency would let this woman come again,” … read more »

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Country they fled has long tentacles Regime taps Eritrean refugees for cash

By: Carol Sanders Daniel Awshek (left) and Ghezae Hagos say seeking pro-government cash from refugees is inappropriate. They thought coming to Canada would free them from the oppressive Eritrean regime, but many new Winnipeggers are being squeezed for money by … read more »

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Eritreans in Canada still tapped for tax, refugee says

Winnipeg Free Press Eritrea promised Ottawa it would stop, but Winnipeggers say they’re still being shaken down to pay a two per cent tax to a regime they fled. Last month, the Canadian government threatened to expel Eritrea’s consul if … read more »

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Accused serial killer charged in deaths of 3 Winnipeg women

Winnipeg police have made an arrest in the deaths of three women reported missing within the last year. Shawn Cameron Lamb, 52, has been charged with three counts of second-degree murder in connection to the deaths of Carolyn Sinclair, 25, … read more »

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Eritrean woman died of assault in Canada (Picture)

34-year-old woman’s death late Monday night has left members of Winnipeg’s Eritrean community stunned. Emergency officials rushed to a suite at Palmer House, at 372 Assiniboine Ave., at about 10:10 p.m., Monday after an assault was reported. The woman was … read more »

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Protests called work of Eritrean regime

The demonstration in front of the Free Press building last month was one of many around the world organized by the Eritrean government, say members of the community who’ve remained quiet until now. “That demonstration was not isolated,” said Ghirmay … read more »

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Lost souls fleeing Libyan violence died trying to reach safety of Canada

On her application to come to Canada, the 24-year-old new mother wrote: “I’d rather die than return home” to Eritrea. Sadly Rahwa Teklegergish did last month, along with her nine-month-old baby Esey. The mom and her infant son were among … read more »

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From hell to hope for refugees

He fled one brutal, fascist regime only to end up in another that erupted in total chaos: Libya. But this week, high school chemistry teacher Ghirmay Tesfamicael was one of 10 Eritrean refugees to escape Libya and safely land in … read more »

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Canadian woman dies after waiting 6 hours in Emergency Room

The family of an elderly Quebec woman who died in hospital after waiting six hours in the emergency room to see a doctor has filed a complaint with the facility. Last Tuesday, Therese de Repentigny’s daughter took her to the … read more »

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Ex-clerk charged in $1M theft at health centre

A 46-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the alleged theft more than $1 million from a Winnipeg health centre’s ATM. The woman, a former financial clerk at the Misericordia Health Centre, allegedly took the money during a 10-year … read more »

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Winnipeg shooting leaves 2 dead, 1 wounded

WINNIPEG – Police in Winnipeg are continuing their hunt for a suspect after two men were shot to death in the north end of the city last night. A third person, a young female, was critically wounded. Police say the … read more »

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