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Haile Naizghe, a pastor of the banned Full Gospel Church in Eritrea, was arrested on May 23, 2004, for his religious leadership. He is believed to be held at the Wengel Mermera Central Criminal Investigation Interrogation Center. Naizghe’s arrest is part of Eritrea’s crackdown on independent Christian groups and religious freedoms. Eritrea has long been criticized internationally for its severe restrictions on religious expression, with unregistered religious groups, including evangelical and Protestant Christians, facing persecution.
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Haile Naizghe, a pastor of the banned Full Gospel Church in Eritrea, was arrested on May 23, 2004, for his religious leadership. He is believed to be held at the Wengel Mermera Central Criminal Investigation Interrogation Center. Naizghe’s arrest is part of Eritrea’s crackdown on independent Christian groups and religious freedoms. Eritrea has long been criticized internationally for its severe restrictions on religious expression, with unregistered religious groups, including evangelical and Protestant Christians, facing persecution.
Charges
200$
Legal Status
Yes — she has been officially sentenced.
Health Status
Not good — Although previously listed as "good," his actual condition is concerning. she 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
Haile Naizghe, a pastor of the banned Full Gospel Church in Eritrea, was arrested on May 23, 2004, for his religious leadership. He is believed to be held at the Wengel Mermera Central Criminal Investigation Interrogation Center. Naizghe’s arrest is part of Eritrea’s crackdown on independent Christian groups and religious freedoms. Eritrea has long been criticized internationally for its severe restrictions on religious expression, with unregistered religious groups, including evangelical and Protestant Christians, facing persecution.