The jail is in the capital of an area that for years had suffered brutal suppression by its government. You were more likely to die in prison than survive, Tom Gardner says. The experiences of those in one Ethiopian prison reveal just how uncivilized a society can really become.
This weekend marks three decades since the wall fell, yet stark divides remain between East and West. We revisit that moment of hope that remains unfulfilled. Ethiopia’s Somali state was until recently the country’s most repressive; a visit to one of its prisons reveals a tremendous transformation for the better. And China’s effort to boost its national football team: naturalising foreign talents. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here
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