Mussie Ezaz
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: September/1/2007
Current Status: Not Released
Religious Leader: Yes
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Instruction & Teaching
Mussie Ezaz
Extra Bio Info:
Mussie Ezaz is detained for his religious activity and belief.
He operated a ministry in the Kale Hiwot (Word of Life) Church before his arrest in September 2007. He later escaped from custody in a small village prison staffed mainly by young soldiers but was rearrested as he tried to flee to Ethiopia. He has remained in prison ever since and is being held incommunicado. He is likely being held in Wengel Mermera Central Criminal Investigation Interrogation Center, part of Asmara’s 2nd Police Station.
Before his arrest, Mussie was an evangelist for more than 14 years. He has a wife and three sons.
Sources:
"Musie Ezaz" The Voice of the Martyrs
"Mussie Ezaz" Church in Chains
"Mussie Ezaz has never been charged or tried" Release International
"Evangelist Arrested in Eritrea" International Christian Concern
"Mussie Ezaz" Jubilee Campaign
"Eritrea: The 'crime' of ministering to youth" Christians in Crisis