When it comes to transparency and the freedom of the press, it's considered the "North Korea" of Africa. Michael* was imprisoned in one of these detention centres in 2011, after he says he was caught trying to escape from Eritrea. A sympathetic guard helped him smuggle a camera in and the footage revealed a makeshift prison packed with inmates. Eritrea joined the fight and there were reports the refugee camps had come under attack. The buildings were left bare.”Satellite images of the burning buildings and credible sources from the US state department verify the audio account we received.

Source: The North Africa Journal July 19, 2021 05:26 UTC