Author: Release Eritrea
At the 56th session of the UN Human Rights Council today, Release Eritrea presented a powerful statement underscoring the severe human rights violations faced by the people of Eritrea and Tigray.
Posted on June 20, 2024, 4 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Reverend Ghirmay Araya, who died in prison after several years of incarceration for his Christian faith in Eritrea.
Posted on May 16, 2024, 8:01 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
In a distressing development, several Christians have once again fallen victim to persecution in Eritrea.
Posted on April 27, 2024, 10:15 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Release Eritrea is saddened by the death of our friend and brother Tesfaldet Meharenna.
Posted on Jan. 29, 2024, 4:37 a.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Eritrean authorities have, earlier this week, arrested 103 young Christians, who gathered to sing together and record worship music to release on YouTube.
Posted on April 21, 2023, 11:42 a.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Eritrean Christians are mourning the passing away of a pastor who was detained for ten years for belonging to a banned faith group.
Posted on April 21, 2023, 11:36 a.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Reports from Eritrea inform us that the Eritrean government is continuing to arrest Evangelical Christians.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 7:10 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Eritrean social media sources have confirmed that Bishop Fikremariam Hagos Tsalim and Fr. Mihreteab Stefanos have been released from detention on December 28th 2022.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 7:08 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Abune Antonios, the Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Church, has been placed under house arrest.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 7:06 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Sources in Asmara have confirmed that a number of Christian prisoners who were detained from church offices at the beginning of last month have been released.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 7:05 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Release Eritrea has learnt that only a handful of the Eritrean Christians who were captured from streets, homes and work places in Asmara last week have been released.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 7:04 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Release Eritrea has been informed that over two hundred Eritrean evangelicals and members of minority churches have been captured and detained.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 7:03 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Release Eritrea has been informed of coordinated Church office raids and the subsequent arrest of several office staff from at least two church offices.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 7:01 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
As Church persecution spreads in Eritrea the Catholic Church of Eritrea outlined its concerns over both being targeted for persecution.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 7:01 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Release Eritrea strongly denounces the striping of Abuna Antonios’( the Patriarch of the Orthodox Church of Eritrea) Patriarchal authority.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 6:58 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
A number of Christian Prisoners of conscience have been transported to the desert detention camp in Wea.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 6:57 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Eritrean security forces have detained 18 college students, all evangelical Christians.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 6:56 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Sources in Asmara have alerted Release Eritrea that security forces in the city have stormed and detained around 80 high school students at an end of term party.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 6:55 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Around 90 people from across the globe gathered outside the Eritrean Embassy in London at a vigil to protest against religious persecution in Eritrea.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 6:54 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Security forces raided and detained 250-300 guests at a wedding in Asmara.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 6:52 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Release Eritrea thanks all those who participated in the peaceful demonstration objecting religious persecution in Eritrea.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 6:50 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Release Eritrea USA calls on the Government of Eritrea to release all Christian Prisoner of Conscience.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 6:49 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Release Eritrea calls on all Eritreans and Friends of Eritrea to join a rally, protesting against religious persecution in Eritrea.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 6:48 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Release Eritrea calls on the Government of Eritrea to unconditionally release all Eritrean Christians imprisoned for their faith.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 6:47 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
More minority churches may be authorised and operational shortly.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 6:44 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
The Eritrean Government has now received and authorised registration application made by the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Eritrea.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 6:43 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Release Eritrea highlights concerns over the detention and disappearance of Pastor Kidane Weldou from the streets of Asmara.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 6:41 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Release Eritrea outlines its concern over the detention of children between the ages of 2 and 18 whilst they were attending bible study classes.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 6:38 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Hundreds of Christians across the country have been detained by authorities claiming the various meetings were ‘illegal’.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 6:37 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Release-Eritrea welcomes Calls on President Isaias to curb the persecution of Eritrean Christians.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 6:35 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
In May 2002, the government summoned church leaders from all evangelical and Pentecostal denominations and instructed them to re-register their churches.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 6:31 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
The religious persecution has not spared Orthodox Christians either.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 4:02 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
In 1995 the Government of Eritrea decreed a new religious law. The law was however, not clear and self-contradictory.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 3:55 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
The EPLF has become well known for its hostility towards any practicing religious group.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 3:53 p.m.
Author: Release Eritrea
Reports from Eritrea inform us that the Eritrean government is continuing to arrest Evangelical Christians.
Posted on April 20, 2023, 3:49 p.m.