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The Eritrean exodus

Most of Switzerland's asylum seekers come from Eritrea, and their numbers are growing. Journalists recount the dangerous path Eritreans travel to reach Europe, and what awaits them here.

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A Swiss-American journalist mainly covering education, migration and youth issues - plus the occasional story on cheese, given her roots in Switzerland and Wisconsin. She also produces podcasts and works on the social media team.

Veronica DeVore, swissinfo.ch



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