New Book on Human Trafficking in Libya Highlights the Importance of Data Rights for Refugees Trapped in Digital Black Hole
8 Mar 2023

New Book on Human Trafficking in Libya Highlights the Importance of Data Rights for Refugees Trapped in Digital Black Hole

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A newly published book delves into the harrowing realities of human trafficking for ransom in Libya, emphasizing the critical need for data rights for refugees. The book explores the ongoing enslavement of individuals, particularly Eritrean refugees, who are caught in a cycle of exploitation that begins in their home country and continues through perilous journeys to safety.

Hate speech and threats at the core of Eritrean ‘festivals’ in Germany and Switzerland
1 Sep 2022

Hate speech and threats at the core of Eritrean ‘festivals’ in Germany and Switzerland

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Eritrean regime has organised a series of ‘festivals’ and ‘seminars’ promoted as cultural events. On the basis of previous events that have been organised many perceive that the events promote hate speech and incite violence. They have fuelled pushback in the form of protests, legal action and letters from Eritreans in the diaspora and allies opposing the violent message of the Eritrean regime. A new festival was organised in secrecy in Switzerland last weekend, 27 August 2022, and another event was announced in Germany on 3 September – of which the cancellation was announced yesterday, 31 August.

Eritrean refugees in Addis Ababa concerned as they are informed to register at local authorities
22 Jul 2022

Eritrean refugees in Addis Ababa concerned as they are informed to register at local authorities

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Eritrean refugees in Addis Ababa received notice that they are to register at local authorities between 18 July and 1 August 2022. Refugees are concerned about the registrations, but are equally concerned about what may happen if they do not register themselves. Videos from refugees in Addis Ababa show long lines in front of the public administration offices. In addition, reports state that some Eritrean refugees are rounded up and sent to unsafe camps in the Amhara Region.