Story
Kiflu Gebremeskel, an Eritrean pastor, was arrested on May 23, 2004, during a raid by authorities in Asmara. He is detained for his role as a leader in the banned Southwest Full Gospel Church. Gebremeskel, married with four children, is believed to be held at the Wengel Mermera Central Criminal Investigation Interrogation Center. His arrest is part of Eritrea’s crackdown on religious freedom.
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Kiflu Gebremeskel, an Eritrean pastor, was arrested on May 23, 2004, during a raid by authorities in Asmara. He is detained for his role as a leader in the banned Southwest Full Gospel Church. Gebremeskel, married with four children, is believed to be held at the Wengel Mermera Central Criminal Investigation Interrogation Center. His arrest is part of Eritrea’s crackdown on religious freedom.
Charges
200$
Legal Status
Yes — He has been officially sentenced.
Health Status
Not good — Although previously listed as "good," his actual condition is concerning. He has suffered a stroke while in detention and has not received adequate medical care, which has led to a decline in his health.
Family Information
Kiflu Gebremeskel, an Eritrean pastor, was arrested on May 23, 2004, during a raid by authorities in Asmara. He is detained for his role as a leader in the banned Southwest Full Gospel Church. Gebremeskel, married with four children, is believed to be held at the Wengel Mermera Central Criminal Investigation Interrogation Center. His arrest is part of Eritrea’s crackdown on religious freedom.