Kiflu Gebremeskel

Gender: Male

Current Location: Wengel Mermera Central Criminal Investigation Interrogation Center

Perpetrator: Eritrea

Religion or Belief: Christian – Protestant

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: May/23/2004

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: Yes

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role Unregistered Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Not Applicable

Kiflu Gebremeskel

Extra Bio Info:

Kiflu Gebremeskel is detained for his religious activity. 

On May 23, 2004, authorities arrested Gebremeskel, pastor of the banned Southwest Full Gospel Church, during an early morning raid on his home in Asmara possibly in relation to his religious leadership role within a banned network of churches.

Gebremeskel is believed to be held in Wengel Mermera Central Criminal Investigation Interrogation Center.

Gebremeskel is married with four children. 

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