Eritrea: Further information on fear of torture/prisoners of conscience: Evangelical church members released

Index Number: AFR 64/015/2005
Date Published: 29 November 2005
Categories: Africa, Eritrea

On 8 November Ukbay, Abraham Weldu, Gebremichael Yahoness, Pastor Simon, and Teklemariam were released without charge. Akberet Nigussie was released the same day. As a condition of their release, they were reportedly forced to sign a document agreeing to cease any involvement in religious activities, which essentially forced them to abandon their faith.