Fikremariam Hagos Tsalim
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Eritrea
Religion or Belief: Christian – Catholic
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Date of Detainment: October/15/2022
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: Yes
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment
Reason for Persecution: Giving, Sharing, & Listening to a Religious Speech Religious Expression Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Fikremariam Hagos Tsalim
Extra Bio Info:
Fikremariam Hagos Tsalim was detained in relation to his religious leadership role and religious expression.
On October 15, 2022, authorities arrested Tsalim, the Catholic bishop of Segheneity diocese, at Asmara International Airport upon his return from Europe. Tsalim was reportedly targeted for highlighting human rights violations during homilies.
On December 29, 2022, it was reported that Tsalim had been released.
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Sources:
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USCIRF Country Update: Religious Freedom Conditions in Eritrea August 2023
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"Catholic bishop, priest released after two months in Eritrea prison" Catholic News Agency (CNA)
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USCIRF Commissioners Frederick Davie and Eric Ueland, Tweet, October 20, 2022
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"Source confirms arrest of Catholic bishop, two priests in Eritrea" Catholic News Agency (CNA)
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"Eritrean authorities detain Catholic bishop, but won’t say why" Catholic News Service