Gender: Female

Perpetrator: Eritrea

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Date of Detainment: November//2024

Current Status: Not Released

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Almaz Gebrehiwot

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Almaz Gebrehiwot is detained for her religious belief and activity.

In November 2024, authorities detained Gebrehiwot for refusing to join or contribute financially to the ruling political party, the People's Front for Democracy and Justice, as a Jehovah's Witness.

Gender: Female

Perpetrator: Eritrea

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Date of Detainment: November//2024

Current Status: Not Released

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Almaz Gebrehiwot

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Almaz Gebrehiwot is detained for her religious belief and activity. 

In November 2024, authorities detained Gebrehiwot for refusing to join or contribute financially to the ruling political party, the People's Front for Democracy and Justice, as a Jehovah's Witness.

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Eritrea

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Date of Detainment: September//2024

Current Status: Not Released

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Amanuel Araya

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Amanuel Araya is detained for his religious activity.

In September 2024, authorities detained Araya and 23 other Jehovah's Witnesses, including minors, during a peaceful religious meeting at a private residence. Authorities confined him in Mai Serwa Prison.