Eritrea has been described as one of the most secretive states in the world. For the first time in around ten years, BBC News has been been allowed to to film inside the country.

More children than ever are trying to escape the African country of Eritrea in search of a better life.

Some children are as young as seven and are making what could be the most dangerous journey of their lives.

The children will often leave their families behind and try to make their way to Europe.

Jenny finds out why children are trying to leave Eritrea…

”In Memory of Operation Fenkil – 1990”

Eritrea New Drama 2015 ’ ኣብ ገዛእ ሃገርካ ተሸቁሪርካ ምንባር ክሳብ ማዓስ ዩ? ’

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