Ethiopia: Torture/ possible prisoners of conscience/ fear of unfair trial

Index Number: AFR 25/007/2006
Date Published: 29 March 2006
Categories: Africa, Ethiopia

Kifle Tigeneh, Solomon Aregawi, Admassu Abebe, Getachew Kebede, Kifle Mekonnen, Solomon Demissie, Molla Alemayehu, Mulunesh Mammo, Natnael Mekonnen, Wassihun Alemu and 23 others, all members or alleged members of the Coalition for Unity and Democracy (CUD) opposition political party, have been charged with offences including "outrages against the Constitution" and "genocide". The defendants could face an unfair trial and, if they are found guilty, could face the death penalty. Eight of those named above claim that they have been tortured in detention.