Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Eritrea
Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Date of Detainment: April/21/2012
Date of Release: December/4/2020
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Reason for Persecution: Giving, Sharing, & Listening to a Religious Speech Religious Activity
Nature of Charges: Not Applicable
Daniel Meharizghi was detained for his religious activity.
On April 21, 2012, authorities detained Meharizghi after he preached at a funeral.
On December 4, 2020, Meharizghi was released, following concerns about COVID-19 in prisons.
USCIRF Country Update: Eritrea August 2021
"Imprisoned for Their Faith" Jehovah’s Witnesses