1 Mr. Mohammed Shafuk : tribal chief, arrested in Dase in October 2007.
2/ Mr. Gugul Bidda: arrested in Tole Tarodani in September 2007.
3/ Mr. Ogba Michael: priest belonging to the Second Life religious sect( Kali Hewit). Ar
4/ Mr. Abdalla Salih Ibrahim: arrested in his home town Suwera in the first week of Jan
5/ Mr. Abdalla Omer Jemie : medical doctor. Arrested in Keren in 2007.
6/ Mr. Mohammed Adem Bassim: medical laboratory technician. Arrested in 2007.
7/ Mr. Ahmed Deen Omer Ismaeel : arrested in his town Suwera in the first week of Jan
8/Mr. Abdalla Salih: arrested in his town Gohaito in the first week of January 2008.
9/ Mr.Tara Kobaba: a journalist arrested in his town Haikota in February 2008.
10/ Mr. Yonas Jakomino: arrested in Bimbilna in February 2008.
11/ Mr. Zeru Biddo: arrested in Keren town in April 2008.
12/ Mr. Sulaiman Wad Shum: was arrested in Hazamu- Iba in August 2008. Accused of
sect.
13/ Mr. Yassin Sulaiman Ahmed: arrested in Hazamu- Iba in August 2008 . Accused of
sect.
14/ Mr. Ibrahim Mohammed Sulaiman: arrested in Hazamu- Iba in August 2008. Accu
religious sect.
15/ Mr.Mohammed Bashai Omer: arrested in Senafe township in August 2008. Accused
sect.
16/ Mr. Omer Telki: arrested in Adi Caigh in August 2008. Accused of belonging to Ans
17/ Mr. Siraj Ali: arrested in Senafe in August 2008. Accused of belonging to Anssar – S
18/ Mr.Mohammed Saleh Abdalla: arrested in Senafe in August 2008. Accused of belon
19/ Mr. Sulaiman Ali: arrested in Senafe in August 2008. Accused of belonging to Anssa
20/ Mr. Ahmed Ismaeel: arrested in Senafe in August 2008. Accused of belonging to An
21/ Mr. Mohammed Kheir Haj Mousa: arrested in Adi Caigh in August 2008. Accused
sect.
22/ Mr. Osman Mohammed Adem: arrested in Adi Caigh in August 2008.
23/ Mr. Abdalla Adnan: arrested in Adi Caigh in August 2008. Accused of belonging to
24/ Mr. Ibrahim Abdalla: arrested in Adi Caigh in August 2008. Accused of belonging t
25/ Mr. Mohammed Ahmed Saeedai Hamidi: kidnapped and high-jacked with his car an
26/ Mr. Asfadai Ansra: arrested in Keren in October 2008.
Names of Sudanese Detainees whose Names not included in the SCHR 2006 Report:
1/Mr. Abd Al Azim Abu-AL-Gasim AL-Shiekh Ali: Imprisoned at Karshly prison in A
2/Mr. Abd AL-Rahman Shamoun Abdalla: a citizen of Kassala, Sudan.
3/ Mr.Azhari Hassan Alama: his place of detention unknown.
The names of the following whose names are already included in the arbitrary arrest
still in prison until the end of 2008:
1. Mr. Mohammed Maranet Nessour: was a judge in Keren who was arrested in 1991
1997 but he has been moved to an unknown place therefore his contacts with his fam
have been filed against Mr. Nessour nor been brought to a court.
2. General Bitwodded Abreha: was senior military officer and former member of the E
who was arrested in 1992 but released for a while in 1998 during the Eritrean-Ethiopi
Marmara prison in Asmara. No charges have been filed against General Abraha nor h
3. Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim Malik: was a teacher at the Islamic Institute at Keren. He
4. Mr. Osman Mohammed Nour: was a teacher at the Islamic Institute at Keren. He w
5. Mr. Osman Abdelnour Muhammed: was a teacher at the Islamic Institute at Keren
arrested in 1992.
6. Mr. Musa Ibrahim Fargallah: was a teacher at the Islamic Institute at Keren. He wa
7. Mr. Ahmed Masmar Hazout: was a teacher at the Islamic Institute at Keren. He wa
8. Mr. Idriss Muhammed Saíd: was a teacher at the Islamic Institute at Keren. He was
9. Mr. El Hassan Ali Azouz: was a teacher at the Islamic Institute at Keren. He was arr
10. Mr. Ibrahim Gam'ei Hamid:was a teacher and director of the Islamic Dia (light) In
detained at Karshili prison in Asmara until 1997 then he has been moved to an unkno
not known. No charges have been filed against him nor has he been brought to a cour
11. Mr. Mohammed Tahir Hamid Okod: was a teacher and deputy director of the Islam
in 1992. He was detained at Karshili prison in Asmara until 1997 then he has been m
whereabouts is not known. No charges have been filed against him nor has he been b
12. Mr. Ibrahim Bakheit Malik: was a teacher at the Anabasa Wazantet Islamic Institut
detained at Karshili prison in Asmara until 1997 then he has been moved to an unkno
not known. No charges have been filed against him nor has he been brought to a cour
13. Mr. Abdlalim Mohammed Ali Zar'oum: was a teacher at the Anabasa Wazantet Isl
He was detained at Karshili prison in Asmara until 1997 then he has been moved to a
whereabouts is not known. No charges have been filed against him nor has he been b
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14. Mr. Abdelrahman Ali Amharai: was a teacher at the Anabasa Wazantet Islamic Ins
detained at Karshili prison in Asmara until 1997 then he has been moved to an unkno
not known. No charges have been filed against him nor has he been brought to a cour
15. Mr. Mohammed Hamid Osman: was a teacher at the Islamic Dia (light) Institute w
detained at Karshili prison in Asmara until 1997 then he has been moved to an unkno
not known. No charges have been filed against him nor has he been brought to a cour
16. Mr. Abubaker Ali Nour: arrested in 1993 together with his son who was a teacher a
not known. No charges have been filed against him nor has he been brought to a cour
17. Mr. Omer Abubaker Ali Nour: a teacher at Wazantet and Anabasa Institutes, arrest
known. No charges have been filed against him nor has he been brought to a court.
18. Mr. Shom Salih Ya'goub: was a separation advocate. Arrested in Addis Ababa in 19
charges have been filed against him.
19. Mr. Nafié Ibrahim Fikkak: was a teacher at the Islamic Dia (light) Institute at Kara
whereabouts is not known. No charges have been filed against him.
20. Mr. Faraj Abubakr El Haj: was a teacher at the Islamic Dia (light) Institute at Kara
whereabouts is not known. No charges have been filed against him.
21. Mr. Abdelwahab Ibrahim Gama Hamid: was a student at the Islamic Institute at K
whereabouts is not known. No charges have been filed against him.
22. Mr. Yaseen Hamid Nafie: was a teacher at the Ansaba Islamic Institute at Keren wh
is not known. No charges have been filed against him.
23. Mr. Osman Mohammed Ali Ibrahim Gedem: he was the Imam of the Grand Mos
His whereabouts is not known. No charges have been filed against him.
24. Mr. Ahmed Masmar Ibrahim: he was a teacher at the Ansaba Islamic Institute at K
whereabouts is not known. No charges have been filed against him.
25. Mr. Yaseen Ahmed Zayed: was a teacher at the Ansaba Islamic Institute at Keren w
is not known. No charges have been filed against him.
26. Mr. Gabir Hussein: is a merchant arrested at Keren in 1994. His whereabouts is not
against him.
27. Mr. Gabir Hamid ukad: is a merchant arrested at Keren in 1994. His whereabouts i
against him.
28. Mr. Mohammed Adam Da'oud: He was a head of Senhet Regiona Parliament, arres
known. No charges have been filed against him.
29. Mr. Idriss Mohammed Ali: was a director of the Islamic Dia (light) Institute who w
not known. No charges have been filed against him.
30. Mr. Mahmoud Ali Gam'ei: was a teacher at the Islamic Institute at Keren who was
known. No charges have been filed against him.
31. Mr. Fuáad Mahmoud Omer: was a director of the Charity Offerings Organization
1994. His whereabouts is not known. No charges have been filed against him.
32. Mr. Hassan Abdelrahman Dirar: was a teacher at El dia Islamic Institute in Keren
whereabouts is not known. No charges have been filed against him.
33. Mr. Hassan Ali Nour Dirar: was a teacher at the Islamic Institute in Keren who wa
known. No charges have been filed against him.
34. Mr. El Shaikh Mohammed Ibrahim Shedly: arrested at Mansoura in late 1994. His
have been filed against him.
35. Mr. Idriss Saíd Ari: was a teacher at El Dia Islamic Institue in Keren, arrested in 19
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charges have been filed against him.
36. Mr. Paolous Eyaso: a member of Jehovah Witnesses. He was arrested on 24th Septe
participate in the military service program on religious grounds. He is detained in Saw
allowed to visit him not he has been brought to court.
37. Mr. Nagdi Takhlimariam: a member of Jehovah Witnesses. He was arrested on 24th
participate in the military service program on religious grounds. He is detained in Saw
allowed to visit him not he has been brought to court.
38. Mr. Issak Mogos: is also a member of Jehovah Witnesses. He has been arrested on 2
participate in the military service program on religious grounds. He is detained in Saw
allowed to visit him not he has been brought to court.
39. Mr. Mohammed Osman Dayr: one of the early freedom fighters who joined Eritrea
the country after independence. Mr. Dayer was arrested on 25th May 1995 when he le
needs. He never returned to this hotel. He is diabetic and he was in his fifties when he
allowed to visit him moreover, his whereabouts is not known. No charges have been
40. Mr. Abdelallah Ibrahim Idris Adra: originally from Andrayeib /Agordat. He was c
his arrested in 1995. His whereabouts is not known. No charges have been filed again
41. Mr. Mogos Tesfamariam: was kidnapped from Ethiopia in 1995 because of allegati
then he is imprisoned in Wenjel Marmara prison. When investigators did find evident
bailer which he rejected since no charge has been proved against him.
42. Mr. Salih Osman Arey: was a former leader of the National Council, an ELF faction
liberation. Mr. Ari was arrested on 3rd October 1995 at Keren, he was at his forties. H
His wife who is based in Sudan tarvelled to Eritrea three times and met several offici
meet him or informed about his whereabouts. No charges were filed against him or br
43. Mr. Mahmoud Dinai: one of the early freedom fighters who joined the ELF in early
Commander of the 1st Military Region in 1965. Mr. Danay was arrested on 10th Octo
regional Parliament of El Gash – Barka region. He was at his sixties. His family was
whereabouts is not known. No charges have been filed against Mr. Dinia nor has he t
44. Mr. Sulaiman Zkaria: was a former fighter in the 1st Military Region. He was arrest
sixties at that time. Authorities did not allow his family to visit him. His whereabouts
filed against him.
45. Mr. Mohammed Khair Musa: was a former leader in the National Council, a factio
after independence. When he was arrested on 10th October 1995 at Keren where he w
region, he was at his late fifties. Authorities did not allow his family to visit him, disc
against him nor took him to a court .
46. Mr. Ibrahim M. Ibrahim: was a former leader in the ELF - the Unified Organizatio
October 1995 in Agrdat where he was a judge in the Regional Court of Baraka-Gash
Authorities did not allow his family to visit him, disclosed his whereabouts, filed cha
47. Mr. Mohammed Salih Mahmoud: was a former leader in the ELF – the National C
independence in early 1950s. Mr. Mahmoud was arrested on 10th October 1995 in A
Regional Court of Braka-Gash Region. Authorities did not allow his family to visit hi
him to a court.
48. Mr. Mohamoud Khalid: was a former leader in the ELF who returned to the countr
arrested on 10th October 1995 in Agordat where he was an officer in the Municipality
Authorities did not allow his family to visit him, filed charges against him nor took him to
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1. Mr. El Amin Hamid Karrar: he was in charge of co-operative associations in Barak
October 1995 in Agordat. Authorities did not allow his family to visit him, disclosed
him nor took him to a court.
2. Mr. Salih Mohammed Idris Abu Ajaj: is one of the first generation of fighters in th
early 1960s. Mr. Abu Ajaj was arrested on 10th October in Agordat, he was at his ear
allow his family to visit him, disclosed his whereabouts, filed charges against him no
3. Mr. Muhammed Ali Ibrahim: is one of the first generation of fighters in the Eritrea
1960s. Mr. Ibrahim was arrested on 10th October 1995. Authorities did not allow his
whereabouts, filed charges against him nor took him to a court of law.
4. Mr. Ismail Idriss Karkas: was a former fighter within the ELF, the National Counci
aftermath of independence. He was arrested in late Novemer 1995. Authorities did no
his whereabouts, filed charges against him nor took him to a court of law.
5. Mr. Idriss Dinai: was a former fighter with the ELF which he joined in 1980s. He re
and arrested in late November 1995. He was at his thirties at the time of arrest. Autho
him, disclosed his whereabouts, filed charges against him nor took him to a court .
6. Mr. Muhammed Banni: was a former fighter with the ELF. He was arrested in 1996
family to visit him, disclosed his whereabouts, filed charges against him nor took him
7. Mr. Adam Ibrahim: Was graduated from Um Durman Islamic University.
He was arrested in 1996.
1. Mr. Suliman Abou Bker Ebraheem: He was arrested in 1996 at Sanafi town. His
killed during arrest. His whereabouts is not known. No charges have been filed again
2. Mr. Abdellah Ali Nassir: arrested in 1996 at Sanafi town. His whereabouts is not kn
him.
3. Ibrahim Omer Bahibaish: He was arrested in 1996 in Sanafi. His whereabouts is no
against him.
4. Mr. Amir El Sir: a Sudanese national, arrested in 1996. His whereabouts is not know
him.
5. Osman Salih Hamid: He was arrested in 1996 in Hagaat.
6. Mr. Ibrahim Idirss Mohammed Ali (Mangous): arrested in El Gash in 1997.
7. Mr. Hamid Omer Hashishai: arrested in 1997. His whereabouts is not known. No c
8. Mr. Gshi Mahari Tsfamariam: was arrested in 1997 under allegations of receiving
(riba) but he has not been brought to an open court.
9. Mr. Mansour Walday: was arrested in 1998 under allegations of illegal money lend
an open court.
10. Mr. Adam Burhan Bayan: was arrested in 1998 under allegations of illegal money
brought to an open court.
11. Mr. Ghebrehiwet Geleta: is a journalist who was kidnapped earlier in 1988 from Ka
independence. He has been arrested again in 2002 when he was working for an indep
known. No charges have been filed against him nor has he been brought to a court.
12. Mr. Mohammed Daóud Mohammed Osman Daóud: a religion man, arrested in Go
known. No charges have been filed against him>
13. Mr. Adam Muhammed Osman Daóud: a religion man, arrested in Gonia in 1999.
14. Mr. Petros Solomon: is one of the earliest members of the Eritrean People's liberati
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security service attached to the Front for several years. After independence he has bee
including minister of Foreign Affairs and Defense. Before is dispute with President A
and Marine Resources and an MP. He is married to Esteir Yohannes who is also in d
have four children. Solomon was arrested 0n 18/9/2001. Authorities did not allow his
whereabouts, filed charges against him nor took him to a court.
15. Mr. Mahmoud Ahmed Sherifo: is one of the earliest fighters who joined revolution
the EPLF. He assumed a number of senior positions within the Front during struggle
assumed a number of ministerial portfolios, most recent of them was the Ministry of L
terms of protocol as the second man in the state. Mr. Sharifo was also an MP. He is m
arrested on 18th September 2001. His family is not allowed to visit him, his whereabo
against him and he has not been brought to a court .
16. Mr. Haile Woldtenesae: is one of the earliest members of the Eritrean People's liber
Economics and then Foreign Affairs and member of the current Parliament. He was t
Alger Agreement on behalf of the Government of Eritrean. Mr. Tenesae was arrested
and a father. He is diabetic. His whereabouts is not known, his family is not allowed t
him and he has not been brought to a court.
17. General Uqbe Abrha: is a former Chief of Command and former minister. He was a
not allowed to visit him, his whereabouts is not known, no charges were files against
court of law. General Abrha is suffers from asthma According testimonies gathered b
conscripts who escaped the country, General Abrha died last year because of lack of b
Cemetery at Ginda 45 km from Asmara.
18. General Berhane Gerezgrzghihier: was a retired General former commander of the
member in the leadership of the Eritrean People's liberation Front since 1977. His wh
allowed to visit him, no charges were filed against him and he has not been brought t
19. Ms. Astier Fessehatsion: was the director at the Ministry of Labor and Social Affair
September 2001. She suffers from ulcer. Her whereabouts is not known, her family is
filed against her and she has not been brought to a court.
20. Mr. Salih Kikia: was a former manager of the Office of the President, a former Min
Transportation and member of both leadership of the ruling party and the Parliament.
was arrested on 18t September 2001. His whereabouts is unknown and his family is n
filed against him nor been taken to a court.
21. Mr. Hamid Himed : was a former Ambassador to Suadi Arabia and Sudan, head of t
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, member of the leadership of the ruling and an MP. Mr. H
arrested on 18th September 2001. His whereabouts is unknown and his family is not a
filed against him nor been taken to a court.
22. General Estifanos Seyoum : a retired army officer, in charge of income taxes, memb
and an MP. He was arrested on 18th September 2001. His whereabouts is unknown an
No charges were filed against him nor been taken to a court.
23. Mr. Germano Natti: was a former regional governor and MP. He was arrested on 18
unknown and his family is not allowed to visit him. No charges were filed against him
24. Beraki Ghebreselassie: a former Ambassador to Germany, a former minister of Info
was arrested on 18th September 2001. His whereabouts is unknown and his family is
filed against him nor been taken to a court.
25. Ms. Mariam Hagous: was in charge of cinema sector has been arrested on 6th Octob
Hagous is unknown and her family is not allowed to visit her. No charges were filed
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court.
26. Mr. Yousif Mohammed Ali: Editor-in-Chief of Sganai newspaper. He was arrested
a hunger strike in early April 2003, he has been moved from a police detention center
charges have been filed against Mr. Ali nor been brought to a court.
27. Mr. Matiwos Hebteab: a journalist, was editor-in-Chief of Magalih newspaper. Was
April 2003 he was moved from police custody in Asmara to unknown place upon pa
have been filed against Mr. Ali nor been brought to a court.
28. Mr. Dawit Habtemichael: was an assistant to the editor-in-chief of Maglih He was a
2003 he was moved from police custody in Asmara to unknown place upon participat
been filed against Mr. Ali nor been brought to a court.
29. Mr. Medhanie Haille: is a journalist, was an assistant editor-in-chief and borad mem
arrested in September 2001. In early April 2003 he was moved from police custody in
participation in hunger strike. No charges have been filed against Mr. Ali nor been br
30. Mr. Temsghen Ghebresus: is a journalist, an assistant editor-in-chief and board me
arrested in September 2001. In early April 2003 he was moved from police custody in
participation in hunger strike. No charges have been filed against Mr. Ali nor been b
31. Mr. Emanuel Asrat: is a journalist,was an editor-in-chief of Zaman newspaper. He w
April 2003 he was moved from police custody in Asmara to unknown place upon par
have been filed against Mr. Ali nor been brought to a court.
32. Mr. Fessaye Yohannes ( Joshua): was a journalist with Steit newspaper. He was arr
2003 he was moved from police custody in Asmara to unknown place upon participat
been filed against Mr. Ali nor been brought to a court.
33. Mr. Sa'id Abelgadir: is a journalist, was an editor-in-chief of Admas newspaper. He
April 2003 was moved from police custody in Asmara to unknown place upon partici
been filed against Mr. Ali nor been taken to a court.
34. Mr. Seyoum Tsehye: was a freelance photographer. He was arrested in September 2
from police custody in Asmara to unknown place upon participation in hunger strike.
Ali nor been brought to a court.
35. Mr. Dawit Issac: was a journalist with Steit newspaper. He holds both Eritrean an Sw
authorities have released him in November 2005 and re-arrested him tow days later a
of his sympathizers. He is detained at Wenjel prison in Asmara. No charges have bee
court.
36. Mr. Ali El Amin: was an employee of the Embassy of the USA who was arrested in
Embassy. His whereabouts is unknown and his family is not allowed to visit him. No
taken to a court.
37. Mr. Kflom Ghebremichael: was also an employee of the Embassy of the USA who
for spying for the Embassy. His whereabouts is unknown and his family is not allowe
against him nor been taken to a court.
38. Mr. Idriss Ab'aari: is a writer and a former director at the Ministry of Labor. Mr. Ab
in liberation war. Mr. Ab'aari has been arrested towards the end of 2001. His whereab
allowed to visit him. No charges were filed against him nor been taken to a court.
39. Mr. Kidane Kebreab: was a member of the ruling party who was arrested in early 2
family is not allowed to visit him. No charges were filed against him nor been taken
40. Mr. Tesfai Gherma : was a member of the ruling party who was arrested in early 20
family is not allowed to visit him. No charges were filed against him nor been taken t
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41. Mr. Alazar Mesfun: was a member of the ruling party and former Governor of Kere
whereabouts is unknown and his family is not allowed to visit him. No charges were
court.
42. Mr. Kiros Tesfamichael (Awer): was a member of the ruling party and former Dire
arrested in early 2002. His whereabouts is unknown and his family is not allowed to v
him nor he been taken to a court.
43. Mr. Beesrat Yemane: was a member of the ruling party and former Consular in Fran
whereabouts is unknown and his family is not allowed to visit him. No charges were
court.
44. Mr. Firon Woldu: was a member of the ruling party and former director at the Minis
arrested in early 2002. His whereabouts is unknown and his family is not allowed to v
him nor been taken to a court.
45. Mr. Ibrahim Siraj: was a member of the ruling party and former diplomat in Suadi A
whereabouts is unknown and his family is not allowed to visit him. No charges were
court.
46. Mr. Hamid Mohammed Sa'id: a journalist who was arrested in March 2003 when h
detained in Wenjel Marmara prison in Asmara. No charges were filed against him no
47. Mr. Salih El Gaza'eri: is a journalist, was arrested in March 2003 when he was wor
Masses). He is detained in Wenjel Marmara prison in Asmara. No charges were filed
48. Mr. Aho Mohammed Aho: was a Secretary of the Parliament of the South Red Sea.
whereabouts is unknown and his family is not allowed to visit him. No charges were
court.
49. Mr. Ali Mohammed Ibrahim: was arrested in 2002. His whereabouts is unknown an
No charges were filed against him nor been taken to a court.
50. Mr. Ibrahim Sa'id: was a former officer at the Commission of Humanitarian Aid an
2003. His whereabouts is unknown and his family is not allowed to visit him. No cha
taken to a court.
51. Mr. Akhlilu Mogos: was a member of the ruling party who was arrested in early 200
family is not allowed to visit him. No charges were filed against him nor been
taken
to a court.
52. Mr. Berhe Tesfamariam: is an engineer and was a member of the ruling party who
whereabouts is unknown and his family is not allowed to visit him. No charges were
court.
53. Mr. Ermias Debessai: was a member of the ruling party, a former Ambassador in Ch
court and condemned of corruption. He served his prison sentence but re-arrested in N
unknown and his family is not allowed to visit him. No charges were filed against him
54. Mr. Ghermai Yohannes: was a sportsman who was arrested in November 2003. His
is not allowed to visit him. No charges were filed against him nor been taken to a cou
55. Colonel Yemane Fesseha: (Wad Rago) was a police officer who was arrested in Nov
unknown and his family is not allowed to visit him. No charges were filed against him
56. Mr. Mohammed Osman: the former Scertary of Gash- Barka Regional Parliament w
whereabouts is unknown and his family is not allowed to visit him. No charges were
court.
57. Mr. Solomon Habtom: was a member of the ruling party and former head of one of
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Communication and Transportation. He was arrested in June 2003. His whereabouts
to visit him. No charges were filed against him nor been taken to a court.
58. General Habtetsion Hadgu: is the former commander of Air Force. He was arrested
been arrested for some months. His whereabouts is unknown and his family is not all
against him nor been taken to a court.
59. Ms. Asnayit Debessai: is a guitarist and was a member of the ruling party and mothe
Wenjel Marmara in Asmara because she requested divorce through court from her inf
to Kenya). A police officer visits Asnayit every three months asking her whether she
she insists on divorce she is returned to prison every time. Asnayit who claims to bein
she prefers prison to keeping her marriage bond.
60. Mr. Ibrahim Ismail Omer: a schoolteacher graduated from Suadi Arabia, arrested in
No charges have been filed against him.
61. Haj Idriss: was a mosque Imam at Adardi Mosque. He was affiliated to Ansar El Su
political activism. He has been detained since November 2003 at Wingil Marmara pr
62. Ms. Astier yohannes: was an MA student in the US and wife of the former minister
September 2001. She returned upon guarantees by the authorities that she will not be
airport and was not allowed even to see her children and mother who were waiting at
allow any type of visits to Ms. Johannes including herfamily. She is kept in solitary d
63. Mr. Taha Abdelgadir: is a member of Ansar El Sunna Islamic group and was active
He is at his twenties. He was arrested in 2004 and detained at Wenjel Marmara but ha
64. Ms. Hayat Ibrahim Nour Hussien: was affiliated to Asnar El Sunna. She has been a
in Wenjel Marmara but has not been brought to court.
65. Mr. Mohammed Salih Adam: a member of Ansar El Sunna Islamic group, arrested
he has been informed by the prison director that he had been sentenced to four years i
prison.
66. Mr Ahmed Siraj: a member of Ansar El Sunna Islamic group, arrested in Asmara in
informed by the prison director that he had been sentenced to four years imprisonmen
67. Mr. Mohammed Burhan: a member of Ansar El Sunna Islamic group, arrested in A
has been informed by the prison director that he had been sentenced to four years imp
prison.
68. Mr. Abdelrahman Mohammed Nour: a member of Ansar El Sunna Islamic group,
said that he has been informed by the prison director that he had been sentenced to fo
at Simble prison.
69. Muhmaad Omer Ismail: Graduated in Cairo University. He was arrested in 2004.
70. Fr. Haili Niazgi: the head of the Full Gospel Church, arrested on 23rd May 2004.
71. Dr. Kafli GabremasgAl: head of the Eritrean Protestant Alliance. Arrested on 23rd M
72. Fr. Tesfasion Hagous: of the Protestant Rima Church. Arrested on 27th May 2004.
73. Fr. Kedani Waldai: arrested in 2004.
74. Fr. Abraham Blai: arrested in 2004.
75. Mr. Adam Ali Ismail: arrested in May 2004 and has been moved from Tesnai prison
76. Fr. Gabr Medhanie Ghbregargis: a priest in Orthodox Church, the biggest church i
November 2004.
77. Dr. Tekhliab Mengestab: a priest in the Orthodox Church. He was arrested in late N
78. Dr. Fazom Gabringous: a priest in the Orthodox Church. He was arrested in late No
79. Fr. Kidani Ghbremosgal: is a priest at the Full Gospel Church. He is at his fifties. H
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been deported from a policestation in Asmara to Semble Prison.
80. Fr. Fanuel Mehretab: is a priest at the Full Gospel Church too. He is at his fifties. H
been deported from a policestation in Asmara to Simble Prison.
81. Mr. Towlde Ghbremedhin: was a trade unionist who was arrested on 30th March 20
family is not allowed to visit him. No charges were filed against him nor been taken t
82. Mr. Menési Andzion: was a trade unionist who was arrested on 30th March 2005. H
is not allowed to visit him. No charges were filed against him nor been taken to a cou
83. Mr. Hebtom Wadmichael: was a trade unionist too who was arrested on 11th April
his family is not allowed to visit him. No charges were filed against him nor been tak
84. Mr. Tekhli Tesfai: is 73 years old and affiliated to Jehovah Witnesses. He has a dual
arrested on 27th may 2005 and informed by the director of Wengl Marmar prison that
imprisonment.
85. Salih Ali Abo Ali: used to work in trading between Sudan and Eritrea, arrested in Jun
whereabouts is unknown.
86. Mr. Fotoy Gazai: works for the USA Embassy in Asmara as a web editor. Was arre
Information accused him of trafficking.
87. Mr. Benyam Germai: the deputy manager of the buildings at the USA Embassy in A
He has been accused of trafficking, which mostly means helping others to leave the c
88. Mr. Idirs Mohammed Ali: one of the most prominent singers in the country, arreste
89. Mr. Salah Grenit: was an employee of the Eritrean Airlines in Asmara, arrested in l
90. Mr. Geime Saíd Kemel: was a reporter and sport journalist at Eritrea El Haditha new
91. Mr. Mohammed Geime Arri: was a police officer, arrested in November 2005.
92. Mr. Adam Salih: a journalist arrested in November 2005 in Asmara.
93. Mr. Abubaker Bareg Ramadan: Was an employee at the Administration of Keren t
94. Mr. Abdlallah Ramadan: a businessman, arrested in late November 2005.
95. Mr. Omer Kikia: was an employee at the Ministry of Education in Keren, arrested i
96. Mr. Mohammed Nour Ahmed: arrested in late November 2005.
97. Mr. Mohammed Abdelhalim Hamouda: a writer and a businessman, arrested in Ba
98. Mr. Mohammed Adam Shalshal: was a police man arrested in November 2005.
99. Mr. Ahmed Musa Geime: was an army officer, arrested in November 2005.
100. Mr. Nasr El Din El Silaihabi: a Sudanese national, arrested in November 2005. He
101. Mr. Khalil Mohammed Khalil: a Sudanese national, arrested in December 2005. He
102. Mr. Ahmed Bokari: was a government employee arrested in Dankalia in December
prison.
103. Mr. Ibrahim Lee: trader works at the Yemen-Eritrea borders, arrested in December
104. Mr. Nouri Ahmed: arrested in South Dankalia in early 2006.
105. Mr. Wad Garray: arrested in Tesnei in April 2006.
106. Mr. Tesmgen Barhi: arrested in Tesnei in April 2006.
107. . Ms El Ganish Fesha: mother of the officer Alexander Aragi, arrested in 2006
108. Mr. Malaki Mabrahtu: arrested in Tesnei in April 2006.
109. Mr. Abdlallah El Faki: a tailor arrested in Barento in May 2006.
110. Mr. Mohammed Ibrahim Ahmed:was a commissioner of Af Hambul, then moved t
Barento in May 2006.
111. Mr. Idirs Musa Kalam (Wad Barento): an owner of a tourism office. Arrested in A
112. Mr. Hamid Mahmoud Dalli: a mechanic, arrested in Barento in May 2006.
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113. Mr. Omer Malik Baro: was a judge, arrested in Barento in May 2006.
114. Mr. Musa Osman Kheyar: arrested in Barento in May 2006.
115. Mohammed Ismail Anga: a journalist in Eritrea El haditha newspaper and painter, a
116. Mr. Salah Idris (Sinyous): a former editor-in-chief of El Nabd, the newspaper of the
May 2006.
117. Mr. Hussien Musa Halab: arrested in Tesnei on 5th August 2006.
118. Omer Humad: arrested in Agordat in Dcember 2006.
119. Mr. Totai Mohammed Salih Ali: arrested in Ablet district in September 2006.
120. Mr. Hebti Tekhle Sambet: arrested in Haikuta in September 2006.
121. Mr. Omer Ali: arrested in Kellit I September 2006.
122. Mr. Abdllah Salih Nassir: arrested in Tesney in September 2006.
123. Mr. Ibrahim Abdelgader Jailani: was an officer in the Endowment Department, arr
124. Mr. Salih Osman Ali (El Rashid): from Id Ibrahim village in western Eritrea. Gradu
Worked as an instructor at the Military Academy in Asmara and trainer in Sawa camp
2006.
125. Mr. Sharif Ali Idirs: arrested immediately after independace and released. Worked i
Arrested in November 2006.
126. Mohammed Ali Osman Yousif (Abu Samira): worked as a commissioner for Germ
late November 2006.
127. Mr. Ibrahim Mohammed Omer: worked for ruling party then for the Conderation o
Arrested in late November 2006.
128. Mr. Mahmoud Haj Omer: arrested in Agordat in December 2006.
129. Mr. Yaseen Hamid: arrested in Hagat town in December 2006.
130. Mr.Omer Abu Alsadig: a former soldier, arrested in December 2006.
131. Dr. Omer El Din Ibrahim: a dentist graduated from Damscus University, arrested in
132. Mr. Ezra Agba Selassie: a merchan