Eritrea - Reporters Without Borders launches petition for release of imprisoned journalists

Reporters without borders

Today, the 19th anniversary of Eritrea's independence, Reporters Without Borders issues a reminder that around 30 journalists are imprisoned in this Horn of Africa country and launches a new appeal for their release. “No one can celebrate Eritrea's liberation without thinking of the dozens of journalists who are in prison there,” Reporters Without Borders said. “They are the victims of the insane policies of a president who, by grabbing power and suspending freedoms, has for years been (...)

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