Journalists face threats in covering Dawit Isaac’s imprisonment
Journalist Meron Estefanos, an activist in the campaign to release Isaac, was threatened by the imprisoned journalist’s brother, who is a strong supporter of Eritrea’s president.
Human Rights Watch releases briefing paper on missing political prisoners
The fate of 21 senior government members and journalists who criticised President Isaias Afewerki is still unknown 10 years after they were arrested.
No one can continue to ignore the regime’s brutality, says RSF
RSF has launched an international ad campaign marking the 10th anniversary of the round-ups of journalists and closure of all the privately-owned print media.
Thirty-three IFEX members condemn continued persecution of imprisoned journalists
The detained journalists are held without charges and forced to endure terrible conditions such as extended periods in the sun and denial of medication.
IFJ joins Federation of African Journalists’ Press Freedom Day call for release of journalists
The situation of freedom of expression has been steadily deteriorating as it is estimated that some 30 journalists have been detained, without charges, since the government imposed a ban on independent media in September 2001.
Detained journalist’s brother and RSF tell Sweden and EU they are legally bound to actively seek his release
“The legal opinion shows that both Sweden and the European Union are obliged to use all possible means to help their citizen, Dawit Isaac,” Esayas Isaac said.
Journalists still hunted down nine years after September 2001 purges
RSF wrote to the British authorities urging them to prosecute one of the purge’s organisers, who now lives in Britain.
RSF launches petition for release of imprisoned journalists
Some 30 journalists are imprisoned without trial and kept in inhumane conditions, according to RSF.
Prominent journalist arrested, ex-prison guard reveals fate of other detained journalists
Around 30 journalists are currently held incommunicado and more arrests are still occurring, including the recent arrest of Said Abdulhai, one of the country’s most famous journalists.
Radio Erena: an independent news source for Eritrea
Based in Paris and run by exiled Eritrean journalists, Radio Erena has been operating for the past nine months.
One year after her arrest, Radio Bana journalist being held in solitary confinement
It is not known why journalist Yirgalem Fisseha Mebrahtu has been held in solitary confinement for the past few weeks.
RSF asks UN to investigate the fate of imprisoned journalists
Three years after the death of imprisoned journalist Fessehaye “Joshua” Yohannes, conditions for Eritrean detainees remain among the most disturbing in the world.
Journalist Dawit Isaak still in prison after more than eight years
Dawit was arrested in Asmara on 23 September 2001 for defending the freedom of speech of the Eritrean people in the independent newspaper “Setit”.
Eritrea now shares title of world’s biggest prison for journalists with China, Iran, says RSF
Eritrea’s prisoners of conscience are victims of indifference, tacit consent or overly timid efforts on the part of the country’s international partners, says RSF.
RSF calls on European Union to suspend development aid in light of fresh crackdown on journalists
(RSF/IFEX) – Reporters Without Borders has called on the European Union (EU) not to hand over aid worth 122 million euros to Eritrea, after a serious deterioration in conditions for political prisoners and as authorities have launched a new wave of arrests of journalists. “Who could still believe in the EU’s commitment to human rights […]
IPI calls for release of journalists detained for years without due process
(IPI/IFEX) – The following is a 19 February 2009 IPI press release: ‘Sinister’ Detention of Journalists Must End, IPI Tells Eritrean Leader VIENNA, 19 February 2009 – The Eritrean government should abide by its own laws and release journalists who have been imprisoned for years without the benefit of a court hearing or legal representation, […]