1) Eritrean refugees have been fleeing to Sudan since 1968 to escape conflict and oppression in Eritrea, with over 100,000 now living in Sudan. 2) Newer refugees tend to be younger, educated individuals hoping to eventually reach Europe, while older refugees from the 1960s integrated more into Sudanese communities. 3) Life for Eritrean refugees in Sudan has become more difficult, with limited work opportunities and discrimination, prompting many to attempt the dangerous journey further north despite risks of death or detention.