Kidane Weldou

IMPRISONED
Vietnam

Quick Facts

  • Gender: Male
  • Prison location: Vietnam

Story

Kidane Weldou, a senior pastor of the banned Full Gospel Church in Eritrea, was forcibly disappeared on March 18, 2005. He is believed to be detained at Wengel Mermera Central Criminal Investigation Interrogation Center for his religious leadership. Eritrea’s government has long been criticized for its crackdown on religious freedom, and Weldou’s arrest is part of its ongoing persecution of independent religious groups.

Action Steps

Kidane Weldou, a senior pastor of the banned Full Gospel Church in Eritrea, was forcibly disappeared on March 18, 2005. He is believed to be detained at Wengel Mermera Central Criminal Investigation Interrogation Center for his religious leadership. Eritrea's government has long been criticized for its crackdown on religious freedom, and Weldou’s arrest is part of its ongoing persecution of independent religious groups.

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

Kidane Weldou, a senior pastor of the banned Full Gospel Church in Eritrea, was forcibly disappeared on March 18, 2005. He is believed to be detained at Wengel Mermera Central Criminal Investigation Interrogation Center for his religious leadership. Eritrea's government has long been criticized for its crackdown on religious freedom, and Weldou’s arrest is part of its ongoing persecution of independent religious groups.