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Financial Crimes Committed by Individuals in Eritrea Exposed
A damning report by a United Nations Commission has accused individuals in Eritrea of committing widespread financial crimes, including enslavement, forced labor and embezzlement. The commission, which has been investigating human rights abuses in Eritrea for over two years, revealed that these crimes have been perpetrated by government officials and other powerful individuals.
Crimes Perpetrated
- Thousands of people have been forced into indefinite national service, where they are subjected to forced labor without pay.
- Many have also been imprisoned, tortured and even murdered.
- The commission estimates that between 300,000 and 400,000 people have been enslaved in Eritrea over the past 25 years.
Motives and Consequences
- These financial crimes are committed to instill fear in the population and deter political opposition.
- Government officials use their positions to embezzle funds and accumulate wealth at the expense of ordinary citizens.
Lack of Accountability
- There is a lack of accountability in Eritrea, with no independent judiciary or democratic institutions to hold perpetrators accountable.
- The commission called on the international community to take action against those responsible for these financial crimes, including referring Eritrea to the International Criminal Court.
Investigation Methodology
- Despite the refusal of Eritrean authorities to cooperate with the investigation, the commission was able to gather evidence through:
- Interviews with over 800 Eritreans abroad
- Written submissions from individuals who have fled the country
- The investigators compiled dossiers of evidence against a number of individuals suspected of committing financial crimes.
Reactions and Calls for Action
- The report has sparked outrage among human rights activists and international organizations.
- They are calling for greater action to be taken against those responsible for these financial crimes.