Eritrean nationals, who returned home from Egypt, described the horrific nature of their journey. Many had high hopes of a better opportunity on the other side of the border, but the journey was a hard learned lesson to those who survived it. Several lost their lives on the Sahara desert, on their way to Egypt, [...]

 
Pacific NW Cover Story
Settled in Seattle, Eritreans hang onto a heritage that sustains them

Seattle’s Eritrean community is small compared to other immigrant groups in Seattle, with a little more than 5,200 people in King County. But it is one of the highest concentrations of Eritreans in the country.
By Manuel Valdes 
Sunday, July 6, 2008
It’s nearing midnight [...]

 
Yenabi Mezghebe from Eritrea.
Photographs by Martin Kuria Photography -

Miss East Africa UK 2008: Yenabi Mezghebe from Eritrea

A lot of blood was shed in the process to achieving my people’s freedom and I will always be proud of my heritage.Asked her 3 Questions:

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