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October 20, 2022

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…

October 20, 2022

Mihretab Stefanos was detained in relation to his religious leadership role and religious expression.

On October 11, 2022, authorities arrested, Stefanos, the priest of St. Michael’s…

October 20, 2022

Fikremariam Hagos Tsalim was detained in relation to his religious leadership role and religious expression.

On October 15, 2022, authorities arrested Tsalim, the Catholic bishop of…

May 08, 2020

Phan Van Thu was imprisoned and died in state custody for his religious activity.

On February 5, 2012, authorities arrested Thu, the founder of the Buddhist An Dan Dai Dao religious group…

September 17, 2019

Kiflu Gebremeskel is detained for his religious activity. 

On May 23, 2004, authorities arrested Gebremeskel, pastor of the banned Southwest Full Gospel Church, during an early morning…

September 17, 2019

Meron Gebreselasie is detained for his religious activity. 

On June 3, 2004, authorities arrested Gebreselasie, pastor of the banned Massawa Rhema Evangelical Church, at a police…

September 17, 2019

Haile Naizghe is detained for his religious activity.

On May 23, 2004, authorities arrested Naizghe, pastor of the banned Full Gospel Church, possibly in relation to his religious…

September 17, 2019

Kidane Weldou is detained for his religious activity. 

On March 18, 2005, Weldou, senior pastor of the banned Full Gospel Church, was forcibly disappeared off the streets of Asmara.  His…

March 12, 2019

Abune Antonios was placed under house arrest and died in state custody for resisting state-interference in church affairs.

On January 20, 2006, authorities notified Antonios, patriarch of…