By RFIPosted on 14-10-2019Modified on 14-10-2019 at 11:38
They had disappeared in Uganda where they were to play a tournament with their football team. Four players from Eritrea's national team are now seeking asylum in another country.
They would like to seek asylum in a third country, because unfortunately we are afraid that they will be repatriated from Uganda to Eritrea. It is not for them to choose this third country, even if they have family in European countries. In fact, they just want to be safe.
Kimberley Motley, American lawyer and human rights specialist
14-10-2019 - By Magali Lagrange
These four football athletes need the protection of the world against the oppressive Eritrean regime. Please share. https://t.co/4ZbiaxXgb2
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