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November 27, 2012 — Eritrean Minister of Information Ali Abdu arrived in
Asmara from an undisclosed trip abroad, ending a week-long rumor made by
Assenna.com that the former guerrilla fighter had defected to Canada.
Ali Abdu arrived at Asmara International Airport around 3:30 PM local time
today. He was later seen walking in the capital and discussing with
citizens without any security detail, several witnesses reported by phone.
Over the years, Assenna has made a number of claims that were later found
to be completely fabricated, which has earned it an unflattering nickname
of 'Hassenna' (we lied) among Eritrean youths.
Even with its credibility being called into question, the London-based
website was able to receive western media attention in late April, after it
falsely reported Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki had passed away from a
liver ailment.
Assenna, which broadcasts to Eritrea three times a week through its radio
frequency found on 9610kHz, is likely distributing false information to
destabilize the Red Sea State, an observer familiar with the situation
noted.
Received on Wed Nov 28 2012 - 21:48:46 EST
