London, UK. 21st September 2017. Ten chairs at the protest opposite the Eritrean Embassy represent the ten leading journalists arrested 16 years ago this week, and four people sit on them for the four of them thought to still be alive, wearing black gags and holding up their names. On September 18th 2001 Eritrean dictator Isayas Afewerki closed all independent media and began the arrests of journalists and opposition politicians, imprisoning them without trial. Today was the anniversary of the arrest of Seyoum Tsehaye, head of television after Eritrea gained independence in 1993 and, six years
London, UK. 21st September 2017. Ten chairs at the protest opposite the Eritrean Embassy represent the ten leading journalists arrested 16 years ago this week, and four people sit on them for the four of them thought to still be alive, wearing black gags and holding up their names. On September 18th 2001 Eritrean dictator Isayas Afewerki closed all independent media and began the arrests of journalists and opposition politicians, imprisoning them without trial. Today was the anniversary of the arrest of Seyoum Tsehaye, head of television after Eritrea gained independence in 1993 and, six years after his arrest named Reporter of the Year by Reporters Without Borders.
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