Sidon Tekeste
Gender: Female
Current Location: Mai Serwa Prison
Perpetrator: Eritrea
Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness
Reports of Torture: Yes
Reports of Medical Neglect: Yes
Date of Detainment: November/1/2024
Current Status: Not Released
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Sidon Tekeste
Extra Bio Info:
Sidon Tekeste is detained for her religious belief and activity.
In November 2024, authorities arrested Tekeste at school for respectfully refusing to contribute to a political fund. Authorities confined her in Mai Serwa Prison without charge or trial. Prison authorities have repeatedly denied her medical care and subjected her to other forms of mistreatment.