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Wednesday, June 15
URGENT ACTION Eritrea: Prisoner of Conscience/Torture or ill-treatment/Detention without charge
by
EMDHR
on Wed 15 Jun 2005 08:29 AM CAT
The security forces arrested a wedding party of over 200, including the bride
and groom on 28 May, in the capital, Asmara. All are reported to be members of
the Meseret Christos church, which is banned in Eritrea. They are at grave risk
of being tortured to force them to renounce their faith. Amnesty International
believes they are prisoners of conscience, detained solely for the peaceful
exercise of their right to freedom of religion. more »
ERITREA Government resists scrutiny AI Index: AFR 64/003/2004 Amnesty International May 2004
by
EMDHR
on Wed 15 Jun 2005 08:17 AM CAT
“We were beaten and mostly were tied in the ‘helicopter’ position and tortured in groups of 10 to 15. We ... more »  1 Attachments |
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