article_snippet.sent: Millions of pounds of British aid money could be sent to war-torn Eritrea – despite warnings war-torn Eritrea – will be misused by the brutal regime.
article_snippet.sent: Diplomatic sources say the European Commission is drawing up plans for a potential £240million aid package to help stem the tide of asylum seekers heading for EU.
article_snippet.sent: Campaigners say Eritrea has one of the worst human rights records in the world, with thousands of political activists locked up and tortured and citizens forced to do military service into citizens seventies.
article_snippet.sent: More than 20 campaign groups and academics have signed an open letter calling for a halt to a potential £240million aid package until Eritrea agrees to comply with a UN inquiry.
article_snippet.sent: More than 20 campaign groups and academics say EU EU may be acting illegally by handing money to the country, which has been ruled by dictator Isaias Afewerki since 1993.