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'I don't even know if my parents are alive' - the war heroes jailed 25 years ago

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What happened

The children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers.

Key facts

  • The children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers.
  • Reported by BBC News and published Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:01:45 UTC.

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