Eritreans still suffering despite peace deal with Ethiopia, says priest
World Watch Monitor An Eritrean priest has called on the international community not to close their eyes to the reality of what is happening in his country, reports the Catholic news site Agenzia Fides. While bilateral relations with countries in the region are improving, the harassment of religious groups at home continues, Fr Mussie Zerai, a priest of […]
Eritrea releases at least 35 Christians from prison
World Watch Monitor Eritrea released at least 35 Christians from prison earlier this week, reports the Eritrean news site Asmarino Independent. The prisoners, among them 11 women, were released on bail from Mai-Sirwa prison, just outside the capital Asmara. While five were able to leave on Tuesday (17th July), the remaining 30 were freed on Wednesday […]
UN ‘failing’ Eritrea’s detained Christians
World Watch Monitor Eritrea’s human rights record was again in the spotlight at the UN Human Rights Council earlier this week. Kate Gilmore, deputy high commissioner for human rights, said in her opening remarks that over 100 people were arrested in Eritrea in 2017 for practising religions not officially recognised by the state. A monitoring group for […]