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For many Eritreans, especially young people trapped in indefinite national service, which the authorities justify because of a series of conflicts and tense relations with its neighbours, daily life is a nightmare.

Instead, he spent five months at the University of Granada before returning to do his national service with the RAF.

Eritrea is a highly militarised, one-party country - and often national service can go on for years and can include forced labour.

The joint wedding on 9 April 1955 came about due to Tommy being called away for national service with the army.

He has welcomed the plan for a national service, but questioned how long it should take.