Eritrean regime’s involvement in the Sinai tragedy
Any one in doubt about the Eritrean regime’s involvement in the Sinai tragedy: read this part from the UN Monitoring group on Somalia and Eritrea report: S/2011/433 Pages: 109/110 J. Human smuggling and trafficking 421. The well-documented exodus
Any one in doubt about the Eritrean regime’s involvement in the Sinai tragedy: read this part from the UN Monitoring group on Somalia and Eritrea report: S/2011/433
Pages: 109/110
J. Human smuggling and trafficking
421. The well-documented exodus of young Eritreans to escape poverty or
obligatory “national service” represents yet another opportunity for corruption and illicit revenue. People smuggling is so pervasive that it could not be possible
without the complicity of Government and party officials, especially military
officers working in the western border zone, which is headed by General Teklai
Kifle “Manjus”. Multiple sources have described to the Monitoring Group how
Eritrean officials collaborate with ethnic Rashaida smugglers to move their human
cargo through the Sudan into Egypt and beyond. This is in most respects the same
network involved in smuggling weapons through to Sinai and into Gaza.
422. According to former Eritrean military officials and international human rights
activists, military officers involved in the practice charge roughly $3,000 a head for
each person exiting Eritrea. Eritreans seeking to leave the country illegally (i.e.
without an exit visa), and who can afford to pay these fees, often choose to do so
rather than risk imprisonment.
423. In some cases, however, smugglers may demand an additional ransom payment
up to $20,000 per head in order to release their charges. An Eritrean directly
involved in smuggling operations into Egypt explained to the Monitoring Group
how family members are required to send the funds via money transfer agencies to
Eritrean officials operating in the Eritrean embassy in Egypt, and in Israel, in order
to secure the release of their relatives.
424. Although the Government of Eritrea prohibits human smuggling, and has
reportedly imprisoned some officials for taking part in it, senior Government and/or
party officials linked to General Kifle’s command profit from the practice.360 The
Monitoring Group has obtained details of a Swiss bank account into which the
proceeds from smuggling have been deposited and has provided the Swiss
authorities with information related to this account, together with the personal and
contact details of the Swiss-based coordinator of this trafficking ring and details of
the coordinator’s Egypt-based associates.
ahmed Saleh November 16, 2011
The main problem is, we become paranoid when it comes to HGDF government. Remember when we used to hear
those stories about our boys and girls held captive inside Eritrea before they cross to Sudan. Who was the contact
with their families demanding ransom and who was recieving the payment inside Asmera and else. You can not fool
me by saying Rashayda people were doing alone by themselves. Everybody know what was going on, we just
choose to ignore and keep silent. That is unacceptible and sad part of us all.
Huluf November 16, 2011
Kozami,
What say you….now you understand the Dictator has ignored the plight of your brothers and sisters in brutality of Rashaida followed by Bedouins of Sinai….I know you will go to your drawer and collect some vocabularies and construct you syncisim loaded defense of the indefensible…..now the quesiton I asked you and to date you have not answered it and that is Why hs the PRESIDENT of Eritrea has not protested to Egypt and created a diplomatic shake….? You have been eluding this question….Haven’t you? Do not worry we now why…..his corrupt military brass(not all) is right in the middle of the game….and I can tell you Wodi Afeom does not even miss who partied where in Travolo…..leave alone not knowing what is going on in this scandalous shipment of our young.
Zekhtam Eritrawi November 16, 2011
Huluf,
A reply foretold: As you have aptly put it, Qozami is wrecking his brains out to spew the following line: “This is the work of the sadistic Weyane to tarnish Eritrea’s image as it concocted a sham information here and there fed on the mouth of obscure individuals who claim to be a monitoring group.” The said line will be followed by a confused dude who is never late to throw accolade as Qozami finishes his lies and deceit with his otherwise polished English.
Kozami November 16, 2011
huluf
This is the work of the sadistic Weyane to tarnish Eritrea’s image as it concocted a sham information here and there fed on the mouth of obscure individuals who claim to be a monitoring group.
Zekhtam Eritrawi November 16, 2011
Qozami,
That is pretty funny. Damn, I am still laughing. On a serious note though, I would want you to read an interesting document posted on the far right column on Tegoruba.com. It is a letter written back in 1971 and I would really want to see your take on it.
Tsahaye November 17, 2011
Kozami,
It is indeed the work of the barbaric woyane to tarnish Eritrea’s image (just kidding. it is my “accolade”). I thought the zekhtam woyanay had been dropped dead during that famous battle between you and Maaza. I am glad he is still alive.
Tsahaye November 17, 2011
Kozami,
My accolade: it is indeed the work of the barbaric weyane to tarnish Eritrea’s image (kidding). I thought the “acclaimed” and permanent resident of assenna, the “honorable” and user of multiple alias…zekhtam weyanay…had been forced to resign for good after that famous encounter between Maaza and yourself. I am pleased to see him return back.
MICHAEL BEYENE November 16, 2011
IT IS CLEAR THAT, SINA, LIBYA, SUDAN, EGYPT PLAN IS HEGDEF’S PLAN. THIS GROUP DOES NOT CARE ABOUT INNOCENT ERITREAN AND DOES NOT WANT TO LET THEM STAY IN ERITREA. THE SAME HISTORY IN ERITREAN FIELD, THE GROUP WAS KILLING THOUSANDS OF ERITREAN WITH NO REASON. ERITREAN FOLKS REMEMBER ALL THE ACTIONS OF THIS GROUP, AND ASK YOUR SELF, WHAT IS THE REASON OF KILLING WHO ASK TO KNOW ANY EVENTS, WHAT’S WRONG TO PRESENT EACH ONE’S POINT OF VIEW FOR THE CURRENT DEVELOPMENT? THIS GROUP’S ACTION IS ALWAYS ILLEGAL. IF THEY KNOW THERE IS MONEY, THEY DON’T CARE LEGAL OR ILLEGAL.
Kalighe November 16, 2011
Do you know that Higdef’f business with Sudan is done through smuggling, in which Rashaida and others are involved ?
Highdef’s business partners are the same people who smuggle Eritreans into Southern Egypt and help them to go to Sinai.
The Eritrean regime is fully aware what is going on in Sinai and who is committing crimes against our people. But as long as they make money from this business they are not bothered at all. The same can be said about supporters of the regime. As long as they can have their villas ready and can travel to Asmara, they are not concerned. Higdef and it’s supporters will loose everything, it’s matter of time, but definitely it’s going to happen.
Abdi November 16, 2011
@Khalighe
khalighe mn mars?
As you stated if HGDEF is behind this, why would their embassy kept talking to the youths inorder to take them back home?huh
do you think he might want to re-do it again,may be?
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ahmed Saleh November 17, 2011
To get busy on the only job they know, and get satisfied to put you and others
in their prisons, you idiot. Wake up man, what is wrong with you!
atnom November 16, 2011
significant proportion of Eritreans are only ever dependents of a mere territorial independence. I don’t know y they worship an arrogant and ditator man Isayas and his gangs. Is not he extremely isolate the young country from the globe? Isn’t he a mortal man who holds on the fate of millions only for final collapse? Unless you enjoy the right at least to life what does independet mean for you?
ahmed Saleh November 16, 2011
Huluf and Zerktam Eritrawi
Save your energy guys, Hawna Kozami is dedicated to protect IA and his crew in hgdf regime. Why give him
attention to entertain himself at the price of our people suffering. Concentrate on our legitimate discussions
for good cause of our political demands for change. Try to teach ASSENA readers with your ability with
progressive ideas for the sake of the future of the country. As they said : N’ZEYSMEAKA DEBRI AYTEMAHLEL !
Zekhtam Eritrawi November 16, 2011
Ahmed hawey,
If there is anything unprecedented, it is the reversal of trends where for the very first time in a long while PFDJ apologists are on the minority scale where they are teetering on news items (read the latest Nevi Gebremeskel’s “absolution” when he said, he never had an issue with the government but with the Federation and the death of the young teacher in Ethiopia where PFDJ thugs are hoping that would bring about the end of Weyane) that seem to resuscitate Isaias as he is gasping for an air. Even though they are determined to negate the glaring facts on their face, it behooves us to press on where complacency on our part is not an option at all.
ahmed Saleh November 17, 2011
Zektam Eritrawi
It gives pleasure to call me HAWEY, In deed we are AHWAT, thanks.
You stated HGDF are at the minority scale. It is because they don’t have principle, political
maturity and stand only emotional activity like children saying hohoho……… .
when I was young out from Loul Meconnen high school in Gedli time, they use to tell
us :BETRI HAKHI TEKETN EMBER AYTSEBERN that means since the truth is one our side
victory will prevail one day. It is a blessing to fight and advocate for the weak and poor.
We will rewarded by GOD/ALLAH in his own way. GOD BLESS ARITRANA!
Kozami November 16, 2011
Zekhtam Eritrawi
I have now read the letter you cited. It is interesting, highly detailed and historically dated. Content wise, I read many such accounts from the Ghedli era. Personally, I had the opportunity to listen to some first hand accounts from individuals who are now in various positions in EDF (Colonel up to Major General). But, the main theme running through all of them is the courage, determination, obstacles, deprivation, and resolute stand by those who eventually triumphed. Through the whole journey, you can’t help but wonder, what if they had given up? What if they had opted for the shorter path to reproach with the enemy? What if the subversives had prevailed? And many more what if’s…? Perhaps, just perhaps, you and me may never have had to exchange these views as there wouldn’t have been an Eritrea to talk about in the first place! The price was too great and the reward so sacred. Let’s not just dwell on what was written, but also when and under what circumstances. If that level of tenacity can be born atop unforgiving and inhospitable grounds, what would be possible now? If subjugating the Eritrean people was hard in those years, it is impossible now! It would be tempting to capitalize on it in today’s setting, however, it would be of great folly on my part and utter dishonor of those worthy of the story, still to be told.
Zekhtam Eritrawi November 16, 2011
Qozami,
The last few lines of your take could as well be taken with a grain of salt so to speak but I should say, I absolutely agree with gist of your reflection about the letter. Well said.
Abdi November 16, 2011
@Ahmed
the think is you r propaganda very misleading,some time you propagate that the gov’t shoots or imprisons everybody who tries to flee and another time you propagate the govt is behind smugglings and human traffickings,how come these two go alongside each another?have one and solid stand and tell the truth, this way believe me even the”debri ksemAakum eyu”but changing color for every propaganda you post, will lose you your few and brainless supporters.
ahmed Saleh November 17, 2011
Abdi
First of all I didn’t mention obout shooting, becarefull before you jump to accuse someone from zero.
Second, what ever I said about those bastards in our government who do all these dirty work, is not
because I love them or hate them, it is the truth. They distroy us all as Eritrean People. If you are
concerned nationalist you know it better too, unless you are selfish looking to your personal interest.
I express myself early either IA or other, I will advocate for my people well being till I die.
Haile November 17, 2011
1. … the gov’t shoots or imprisons everybody who tries to flee
Evidence: a relative of mine is deliberately shot down by the government
2. … the govt is behind smugglings and human traffickings,
Evidence: the medias, human roight groups,….etc are informing you just now- you see and hear
Example General Manjus &Co. ….. you know it well. You seem to have only a hypocratic nature
=> these two go alongside each another
NB.: don’t try to fool many people, it is enough what you boss DIA deed years long!
The final solution comes soon !
?have one and solid stand and tell the truth, this way believe me even the”debri ksemAakum eyu”but changing color for every propaganda you post, will lose you your few and brainless supporters.
Haile November 17, 2011
Sorry!
the last part of my statement is unfortunately copied from Abdi , then I wanted to write more to Abdi, but stoped for the sake of rationality. But Abdi seems to be deliberately Abdi = fool
ahmed Saleh November 17, 2011
Haile
Thank you, to tell him the proof of the shooting toward your relative. But it is
not only you, most of us lost someone close in the hands of HGDF mendef. Some
cry and others laugh as a joke. It is OK, their time of crying is coming too though.
sol November 17, 2011
Do not make a mistake, these are two different circumstance, while there is a military division which works for boarder security, if you found crossing you will be shot down as its there main task but if you pay the officer general or colonel he will drove you in to Sudan by their land crucier from Asmara,as far as u pay the money.Two opposite things done by the same group of course they use the Rashida, after Kessela.This is not ordinary government but a mafia.
Musie November 17, 2011
Abdi,
Let me answer your question you asked to ahmed,
As all we know the eritrean regim is part of the smugling in which his hight military officers are participating and the youth whome use this way do not face shooting when they leave eritrea the once who are facing shooting are those who can’t afford this big amount of dollars and try to leave eritrea with out the knowledge of this gadem eritrean government officials. at last I would like to say to all eritreans please be positive and lets support only the one who deserves it and not the one who is killer and opressive.
Bless you all
HGDF November 17, 2011
Weyane Agents!
I have just one questions to you regarding this issue. If PFDJ is involved in this business, are you so stupid that you were working day and night encouraging the youth to leave their country without knowing that you were not paralyzing PFDJ but assissting them in the business? Or are you aimless just changing your arguments with every news that popps up on the screen of your Adey Amete funded PCs?
K.T. November 17, 2011
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