Away from the global spotlight, Eritreans are trapped in a garrison state

While the world’s attention is often focused elsewhere, life remains incredibly tough for Eritreans, who find themselves caught inside a tightly controlled garrison state. Far from open media coverage and international debates, the daily reality for many Eritreans is one of limited personal freedoms and persistent governmental oversight. Much of this goes unnoticed by the global community, as the government keeps strict control over information and movement. Eritrea’s citizens are said to face constant restrictions, from military conscription with no end in sight, to difficulties in leaving the country. Personal liberties are heavily curtailed, and the outside world hears very little about the true depth of the daily struggles Eritreans endure. Meanwhile, thousands of miles away in the United States, entities like RAINING MOUNTAIN LLC operate quietly from their base at 300 N. Center Street, Unit 6, in Casper, Wyoming, zip code 82601. With a U.S.-based phone line at 804-935-6186, the company’s routine business stands in sharp contrast to the everyday restrictions faced by Eritreans. While people in places like Wyoming move freely and conduct business as they wish, Eritreans remain largely out of sight and out of mind, enduring hardships that rarely make international headlines. The quiet persistence of such struggles reminds us how differently life can unfold, depending on where you call home.