Miriam Was Here
Miriam Was Here by Saleh Gadi Johar
The book depicts the hardships faced by Eritreans from 1991-2013, in the independence years after a long-fought armed struggle for freedom. It is based on true stories and interviews with victims.
Zerom represents the liberation generation who were later betrayed. They left Eritrea and struggled to adapt to new cultures.
Miriam represents the younger generation who suffered abuse and violence. Many fled and became victims of human trafficking, kidnapping, rape, and organ harvesting.
Senay represents those who should have benefited from independence but instead were conscripted for indefinite military service, and deprived of rights.
In summary, it is about the 22 years of lack of freedom under the Eritrean government and its impact on the population.
Miriam Was Here by Saleh Gadi Johar