Discover the untold story of Eritrean women who shattered gender norms and took up arms in their country’s 30-year struggle for independence.

During her trip to Australia, Michela Wrong, a respected author known for her perceptive analyses of African countries such as Eritrea and Rwanda, engaged in a discussion with SBS Tigrinya.

They now endure brutal efforts of forced assimilation by the Eritrean occupying forces. These efforts include imposing the Tigrinya language and mandatory conscription. Additionally, there’s the ...