Program Podcast: Eritrean diaspora tax collection in Canadahttp://www.radio4all.net/program/56735Podcast for Program: Eritrean diaspora tax collection in CanadaThu, 29 Dec 2011 12:02:11 +0000240 - Eritrean diaspora tax collection in Canadahttp://www.radio4all.net/program/56735The east African country of Eritrea has a long list of human rights abuses, which included stifling of a free press and free speech,torture and detention without a fair trial. Because of this situation a large diaspora of Eritreans exists. Even if people leave Eritrea they are forced to pay a 2% tax on all earnings to the Eritrean goverment. The 2% diaspora tax is collected by the Consulate General of Eritrea in Toronto. CKUW news director Michael Welch talks with two Eritreans living in Winnipeg about the Eritrean goverment and the diaspora tax. Check out http://ckuwnews.ca/ for more.CKUW newsThu, 29 Dec 2011 12:02:11 +0000