They traveled to the country to celebrate the occasions of the Golden Jubilee and Patronal feast of the Cathedral Church of Kidanemhret. Despite having flown in legally, and applied for an on arrival visa at the airport, which is supposed to be legal for all Ethiopians, they were eventually denied when they tried to exit the airport.

Eritrea continues to be one of the worst violators of human rights in the world today. Despite the end of the 20-year long border war with Ethiopia, re-establishment of diplomatic relations, and opening to travel, Eritrea has continued to persecute all religious groups. Last year, the government seized control of all Catholic-run health facilities, and also seized control of seven religious run schools, including Catholic, Lutheran and Muslim.

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