Spies from Eritrea: Swiss Migration Authority Under Investigation for Espionage on Refugees

Spies from Eritrea work for the Swiss migration authority – the federal government initiates an investigation

Interpreters working for the federal government are suspected of spying on Eritrean refugees and extorting protection money. This has far-reaching, serious consequences for refugees. How can it be that the Eritrean dictator’s arm reaches into the federal conference room?

The people of Eritrea feel abandoned by Switzerland.

Image: Raphael Rohner

For Yohannes*, Switzerland was a place of hope. The 30-year-old came to Switzerland in 2016 and fled across the Mediterranean. Yohannes is standing in summery Zurich in sandals and long trousers. He looks briefly at the sun and says: “Even for Eritreans it’s getting too hot here – and I don’t just mean the weather.”

2023-08-26 07:32:18
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