Silence in Asmara: A 25 Year Wait for Truth The Eritrean government's penchant for secrecy has drawn a stark rebuke from celebrated writers.
Last week, Nobel laureates Olga Tokarczuk and JM Coetzee joined over 180 colleagues in signing an open letter to President Isaias Afwerki, demanding proof of life for 12 Eritrean writers who vanished in 2001.
The list of signatories includes literary heavyweights such as Colm Tóibín, Elif Shafak, and Isabel Allende. This is not just about solidarity; it's about a fundamental issue.