Ethiopia: Visa Stories

The small book-like document - a passport - is considered to be something that certifies one's identity and nationality.

This government-issued document in today's world shows a country's political and economic power. Within this realm Africans and Asians who request visas are given a collective identity of asylum seekers whereas Arabs are considered as terrorists by some. On the other hand, Americans and Europeans are entitled to privilege of traveling almost anywhere without any prerequisites, writes Tibebeselassie Tigabu.

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