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Focus on Africa

Why is Ethiopia deporting hundreds of Eritreans?Why is Ethiopia deporting hundreds of Eritreans?

Released On: 13 Dec 2024

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Ethiopia reportedly sending back Eritreans who had fled forced military conscription

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