Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Eritrea

Religion or Belief: Christian – Catholic

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: October/11/2022

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

Mihretab Stefanos

Extra Bio Info:

Mihretab Stefanos was detained in relation to his religious leadership role and religious expression.

On October 11, 2022, authorities arrested, Stefanos, the priest of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in the diocese of Segheneity. Stefanos was reportedly targeted for highlighting human rights violations during homilies.

On December 29, 2022, it was reported that Stefanos had been released. 

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