PasserBy Posted December 3, 2012 Having a country, and building one are two different things. A lesson to the separatists in Hargiessa from the poop nation, Eritrea- a country born in 1991 with much fanfare and jubilation, that is now experiencing a slow agonizing death. Fourteen Eritrean footballers disappear in Uganda KAMPALA, Dec 3, 2012 (Reuters) – At least 14 members of the Eritrea soccer squad have disappeared in Uganda while playing in a regional tournament and may eventually claim asylum, Ugandan officials said on Monday. Eritrea is one of the world’s most secretive states ruled by a reclusive president. This year United Nations human rights chief Navi Pillay accused the Asmara government of meting out summary executions, torture and detaining thousands of political prisoners. In July last year 13 members of an Eritrean soccer club sought asylum in Tanzania while 12 members of the national squad disappeared in Kenya in 2009 after competing in a regional tournament. Rodgers Mulindwa, a spokesman for the Federation of Ugandan Football Associations (FUFA), told Reuters the players had not been seen since early Sunday. “It’s true, some of the Eritrean players have disappeared. They’ve not been seen at their hotel since early yesterday and it’s very unfortunate,” Mulindwa said. Police spokesman Ibn Sekundi put the number of missing squad members at 18 but said the team’s management had informed them the players were simply “checking on relatives”. Eritrea were taking part in the Council for East and Central Africa Football Associations (CECAFA) competition. Eritrea last played on Friday, losing 2-0 to Rwanda. Moses Watasa, from Uganda’s Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) which is responsible for processing asylum applications, said the Eritrean players had not made contact. “As of now we haven’t had any contact with them so we don’t know their whereabouts, but it’s possible they might want to seek asylum later,” he said. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Xaaji Xunjuf Posted December 3, 2012 What does Eritrea got to do with Somaliland Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mario B Posted December 3, 2012 Having a country, and building one are two different things. A lesson to the separatists in Hargiessa from the poop nation, Eritrea- a country born in 1991 with much fanfare and jubilation, that is now experiencing a slow agonizing death. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacaylbaro Posted December 4, 2012 Another Bacaac ,,, eh ?? Kuwan waan ka yaabay niyow Isn't that the case of the "Third world" as a whole ?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NGONGE Posted December 4, 2012 ^^ He probably thinks half the Xabashi's running around Europe and seeking refuge are Eritreans! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tallaabo Posted December 4, 2012 Eriteria is a dictatorship while Somaliland is free and democratic. They are totally different countries. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
