'I don't even know if my parents are alive' - the war heroes jailed 25 years ago
The children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers.
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"'What if they arrest you?'"
— Hanna Petros Solomon , Other
"'He had a towel on his shoulders like a sportsman.'"
— Hanna Petros Solomon , Other
Key People
Aster Yohannes is the mother of a prominent Eritrean politician who was jailed without trial.
Hanna Petros Solomon is a daughter of Petros Solomon, who became an orphan after her parents were jailed.
Isaias Afewerki is the President of Eritrea, known for leading the country since its independence.
Petros Solomon is a former Eritrean defense minister and national hero known for his role in the war of independence.
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The children of key politicians jailed 25 years ago without a trace in Eritrea want answers.
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