Additional Name(s): Abbot Abraham, Abraham Habtom Gebremariam
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Eritrea
Religion or Belief: Christian – Catholic
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Date of Detainment: October//2022
Date of Release: November/23/2022
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: Yes
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Reason for Persecution: Giving, Sharing, & Listening to a Religious Speech Religious Expression Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Abraham was detained in relation to his religious leadership role and religious expression.
In October 2022, authorities arrested, Abraham, a Capuchin abbot. Abraham was reportedly targeted for highlighting human rights violations during homilies.
On November 23, 2022, Abraham was reportedly released.
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"Three Catholic clergymen released from arbitrary detention" Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW)
"Source confirms arrest of Catholic bishop, two priests in Eritrea" Catholic News Agency (CNA)
"Eritrean authorities detain Catholic bishop, but won’t say why" Catholic News Service