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.
In September 2007, authorities arrested Ezaz, an evangelist of 14 years and leader of the unregistered evangelical Kale Hiwot (Word of Life) Church. Authorities held him in a small village prison. When Ezaz escaped and tried to flee to Ethiopia, authorities captured and confined him in Wengel Mermera Central Criminal Investigation Interrogation Center. Authorities have held him incommunicado since his recapture, barring all communication with his wife and three sons.
Publicly Available Information:
"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