From: Inside Story
Why do Eritreans flee their country?
Thousands of Eritreans leave every year, with football players also ‘defecting’ while playing abroad.
26 Dec 2019
Thousands of Eritreans leave every year, with football players also ‘defecting’ while playing abroad.
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