Eritrean festival canceled by Toronto following outbreaks of violence
by Leyland Cecco from World news | The Guardian on (#6DMCR)
Clashes were latest in string of global skirmishes that have drawn scrutiny to human rights abuses in Eritrea
A weekend of Eritrean cultural festivities in Toronto was canceled by city officials following outbreaks of violence and demonstrations by oponents of the Eritrean government.
Clashes between attendees and protestors left nine people in hospital and were the latest in a string of global skirmishes that have drawn fresh attention to human rights abuses in Eritrea and tensions between diaspora populations.
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