Thread by @BeqaYiakl

Today’s #Yiakl #SundaySpotlight goes out to the organizers of the project #MissingEritreans in acknowledgment of their initiative to tackle one of the most daunting but critical tasks of documenting Missing #Eritreans and working hard to reunite separated families. #Eritrea

The project currently uses web application (Rediet.org - under construction now), traditional media (through a program in @ERISAT3) & social media (FB & YT) to assist #Eritreans in search of their loved ones whose status remains unknown.
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#MissingEritreans was 1st started by @meronina on Facebook. After 10 years of managing the page by herself, Meron has recently handed down the torch to young activists at Ubuntu Haus who continue to do an excellent job in expanding the project.

Hundreds of thousands of Eritreans have been forced out of their homeland due to unprecedented oppression, unlimited national service and complete lack of basic human rights and freedom under the regime ruling in #Eritrea.

#Yiakl #WeAreComingHome

The risky search for freedom & normalcy of life outside their homeland has made thousands of #Eritreans victims of trafficking, kidnapping, slavery & organ harvesting. Many more thousands have perished in the Mediterranean Sea, Sahara Desert & other places all over the world.

The uncertainties & lack of closure of the disappeared members have long caused painful trauma to many #EritreanFamilies.

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The project #MissingEritreans aims to solve the cases of missing Eritreans by creating a database of missing individuals, disseminating information, and sharing images of missing Eritreans to improve the effectiveness of their outreach and investigation.

@MEritreans Facebook page, currently has over 8, 000 followers & works hard to create awareness, disseminate information about missing individuals & motivate #Eritrean communities abroad to help provide information that may help locate the disappeared.

Missing Eritreans also spotlights Eritrean children who don't know the whereabouts of their parents to get in touch with their families. Please follow their Facebook page and learn how you can contribute toward this noble mission.
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Missing Eritreans brings people who have experience in organizing & managing social projects, as well as creating an interactive platform to bring victims, their families and supporters together.
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Throughout the years, Missing Eritreans have received & shared some positive news of families who reunited with their loved ones.

Please join us in thanking the #MissingEritreans project & their highly dedicated members. Also, we call upon everyone to support the project in every way possible since the participation of all of us is critical for the success of the mission.

#Yiakl #SundaySpotlight #Eritrea