FRONTLINE

Escaping Eritrea

Season 2021 Episode 10 | 54m 12s

An unprecedented undercover investigation into one of the world’s most repressive regimes — Eritrea. Exclusive secret footage and testimony shed new light on shocking allegations of torture, arbitrary detention and indefinite forced conscription.

Aired: 05/04/21 | Rating: NR

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