Police arms letter again to CFI’s rep after Eritrean officers refused it
The Eritrean Embassy in Washington, DC, refused to just accept a hand-delivered letter calling for the discharge of seven church leaders who’re imprisoned with no fees, no courtroom circumstances, no authorized illustration, no household visits for over twenty years. The letter was addressed to the Embassy of Eritrea in DC and signed by a dozen organizations and over 60 people.=
The letter reminds Eritrean officers of their obligations underneath worldwide treaties and the Eritrean Structure. Their structure stresses the presumption of innocence and that anybody charged with an offense “is entitled to a good, speedy and public” courtroom listening to, and shouldn’t be punished till discovered responsible by a courtroom. The Worldwide Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the African constitution on Human and Peoples Rights each prohibit arbitrary arrest or detention, and emphasize the fitting to a good trial inside an inexpensive time.
Eritrea, a small nation in Africa, is sometimes called the ‘North Korea of Africa’ as a consequence of its lack of freedom. The federal government exerts management over almost each facet of life, together with faith, forcing many Christians to follow their religion in secret. Many believers are imprisoned or locked in metallic transport containers underneath the scorching solar.
The 7 Church leaders are:
- Dr. Kiflu Gebremeskel — taken in 2004, husband to Elsa, father of 4, Chairman of the Eritrean Evangelical Alliance.
- Rev. Haile Naizgi — arrested in 2004, World Imaginative and prescient accountant, husband to Rahel, father of three.
- Rev. Million (Meron) Gebreselassie — arrested in 2004, pastor and anesthetist, chief of Rhema Evangelical Church.
- Dr. Futsum Gebrenegus — arrested in 2004, Eritrea’s solely psychiatrist and priest, widowed in jail, father of 1 son.
- Rev. Dr. Tekleab Menghisteab — kidnapped in 2004, doctor and theologian, husband to Wubie, father of three.
- Rev. Gebremedhin Gebregiorgis — taken in 2004, arrested for instructing Scripture within the native language, widowed in detention, father of three.
- Rev. Pastor Kidane Weldou — arrested in 2005, beloved pastor, husband to Tirhas, father of 4 daughters.
Demonstrations or prayer campaigns to “Launch the 7” had been held in London, Switzerland, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, France, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, Poland, Canada, New Zealand, Finland.
Eritrean embassies in at the very least 3 international locations rejected letters signed by residents in these international locations.
Christian Freedom Worldwide invited supporters to hitch on this international marketing campaign by signing onto the letter. In the event you’d wish to obtain future alerts like this and to find out how Christian Freedom Worldwide aids, equips, and advocates for persecuted Christians, enroll right here.
Ella Elwin, CFI’s Cultural Specialist, acknowledged exterior the Eritrean embassy:
We’re gathered right here immediately exterior the Eritrean Embassy to boost our voices for Christian brothers who’re imprisoned merely for his or her religion.
They weren’t caught committing against the law. They didn’t threaten anybody. Their solely offense was to observe Jesus, one thing so many people do freely, with out concern. However in Eritrea, that easy act of religion can result in arrest, abuse, and years in jail.
This isn’t new. For years, the Eritrean authorities has cracked down on Christians particularly those that aren’t a part of the few state-approved church buildings. Lots of have been arrested. Many are held with out trial in inhumane situations, some in underground prisons, others inside transport containers uncovered to excessive warmth throughout the day and freezing chilly at night time.
And but, regardless of all of this, Eritrean Christians proceed to face agency of their religion. They proceed to assemble quietly. They proceed to wish. They proceed to consider that God is with them.
That’s why we’re right here. To say to these seven believers you aren’t forgotten. and we’ll maintain elevating our voices till you’re free.
To the Eritrean authorities we urge you to launch these prisoners of religion. Allow them to return to their households. Allow them to worship freely. Spiritual freedom just isn’t a privilege, it’s a proper.
And to everybody right here and listening: please maintain praying. Hold talking out. Once we present up like immediately we ship a message not simply to the federal government, however to the persecuted church: you aren’t alone.
We’ll stand with you. We’ll pray with you. And we is not going to cease till justice is finished and you’re free.
Police arms letter again to CFI’s rep after Eritrean officers refused it
The Eritrean Embassy in Washington, DC, refused to just accept a hand-delivered letter calling for the discharge of seven church leaders who’re imprisoned with no fees, no courtroom circumstances, no authorized illustration, no household visits for over twenty years. The letter was addressed to the Embassy of Eritrea in DC and signed by a dozen organizations and over 60 people.=
The letter reminds Eritrean officers of their obligations underneath worldwide treaties and the Eritrean Structure. Their structure stresses the presumption of innocence and that anybody charged with an offense “is entitled to a good, speedy and public” courtroom listening to, and shouldn’t be punished till discovered responsible by a courtroom. The Worldwide Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the African constitution on Human and Peoples Rights each prohibit arbitrary arrest or detention, and emphasize the fitting to a good trial inside an inexpensive time.
Eritrea, a small nation in Africa, is sometimes called the ‘North Korea of Africa’ as a consequence of its lack of freedom. The federal government exerts management over almost each facet of life, together with faith, forcing many Christians to follow their religion in secret. Many believers are imprisoned or locked in metallic transport containers underneath the scorching solar.
The 7 Church leaders are:
- Dr. Kiflu Gebremeskel — taken in 2004, husband to Elsa, father of 4, Chairman of the Eritrean Evangelical Alliance.
- Rev. Haile Naizgi — arrested in 2004, World Imaginative and prescient accountant, husband to Rahel, father of three.
- Rev. Million (Meron) Gebreselassie — arrested in 2004, pastor and anesthetist, chief of Rhema Evangelical Church.
- Dr. Futsum Gebrenegus — arrested in 2004, Eritrea’s solely psychiatrist and priest, widowed in jail, father of 1 son.
- Rev. Dr. Tekleab Menghisteab — kidnapped in 2004, doctor and theologian, husband to Wubie, father of three.
- Rev. Gebremedhin Gebregiorgis — taken in 2004, arrested for instructing Scripture within the native language, widowed in detention, father of three.
- Rev. Pastor Kidane Weldou — arrested in 2005, beloved pastor, husband to Tirhas, father of 4 daughters.
Demonstrations or prayer campaigns to “Launch the 7” had been held in London, Switzerland, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, France, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, Poland, Canada, New Zealand, Finland.
Eritrean embassies in at the very least 3 international locations rejected letters signed by residents in these international locations.
Christian Freedom Worldwide invited supporters to hitch on this international marketing campaign by signing onto the letter. In the event you’d wish to obtain future alerts like this and to find out how Christian Freedom Worldwide aids, equips, and advocates for persecuted Christians, enroll right here.
Ella Elwin, CFI’s Cultural Specialist, acknowledged exterior the Eritrean embassy:
We’re gathered right here immediately exterior the Eritrean Embassy to boost our voices for Christian brothers who’re imprisoned merely for his or her religion.
They weren’t caught committing against the law. They didn’t threaten anybody. Their solely offense was to observe Jesus, one thing so many people do freely, with out concern. However in Eritrea, that easy act of religion can result in arrest, abuse, and years in jail.
This isn’t new. For years, the Eritrean authorities has cracked down on Christians particularly those that aren’t a part of the few state-approved church buildings. Lots of have been arrested. Many are held with out trial in inhumane situations, some in underground prisons, others inside transport containers uncovered to excessive warmth throughout the day and freezing chilly at night time.
And but, regardless of all of this, Eritrean Christians proceed to face agency of their religion. They proceed to assemble quietly. They proceed to wish. They proceed to consider that God is with them.
That’s why we’re right here. To say to these seven believers you aren’t forgotten. and we’ll maintain elevating our voices till you’re free.
To the Eritrean authorities we urge you to launch these prisoners of religion. Allow them to return to their households. Allow them to worship freely. Spiritual freedom just isn’t a privilege, it’s a proper.
And to everybody right here and listening: please maintain praying. Hold talking out. Once we present up like immediately we ship a message not simply to the federal government, however to the persecuted church: you aren’t alone.
We’ll stand with you. We’ll pray with you. And we is not going to cease till justice is finished and you’re free.
Police arms letter again to CFI’s rep after Eritrean officers refused it
The Eritrean Embassy in Washington, DC, refused to just accept a hand-delivered letter calling for the discharge of seven church leaders who’re imprisoned with no fees, no courtroom circumstances, no authorized illustration, no household visits for over twenty years. The letter was addressed to the Embassy of Eritrea in DC and signed by a dozen organizations and over 60 people.=
The letter reminds Eritrean officers of their obligations underneath worldwide treaties and the Eritrean Structure. Their structure stresses the presumption of innocence and that anybody charged with an offense “is entitled to a good, speedy and public” courtroom listening to, and shouldn’t be punished till discovered responsible by a courtroom. The Worldwide Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the African constitution on Human and Peoples Rights each prohibit arbitrary arrest or detention, and emphasize the fitting to a good trial inside an inexpensive time.
Eritrea, a small nation in Africa, is sometimes called the ‘North Korea of Africa’ as a consequence of its lack of freedom. The federal government exerts management over almost each facet of life, together with faith, forcing many Christians to follow their religion in secret. Many believers are imprisoned or locked in metallic transport containers underneath the scorching solar.
The 7 Church leaders are:
- Dr. Kiflu Gebremeskel — taken in 2004, husband to Elsa, father of 4, Chairman of the Eritrean Evangelical Alliance.
- Rev. Haile Naizgi — arrested in 2004, World Imaginative and prescient accountant, husband to Rahel, father of three.
- Rev. Million (Meron) Gebreselassie — arrested in 2004, pastor and anesthetist, chief of Rhema Evangelical Church.
- Dr. Futsum Gebrenegus — arrested in 2004, Eritrea’s solely psychiatrist and priest, widowed in jail, father of 1 son.
- Rev. Dr. Tekleab Menghisteab — kidnapped in 2004, doctor and theologian, husband to Wubie, father of three.
- Rev. Gebremedhin Gebregiorgis — taken in 2004, arrested for instructing Scripture within the native language, widowed in detention, father of three.
- Rev. Pastor Kidane Weldou — arrested in 2005, beloved pastor, husband to Tirhas, father of 4 daughters.
Demonstrations or prayer campaigns to “Launch the 7” had been held in London, Switzerland, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, France, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, Poland, Canada, New Zealand, Finland.
Eritrean embassies in at the very least 3 international locations rejected letters signed by residents in these international locations.
Christian Freedom Worldwide invited supporters to hitch on this international marketing campaign by signing onto the letter. In the event you’d wish to obtain future alerts like this and to find out how Christian Freedom Worldwide aids, equips, and advocates for persecuted Christians, enroll right here.
Ella Elwin, CFI’s Cultural Specialist, acknowledged exterior the Eritrean embassy:
We’re gathered right here immediately exterior the Eritrean Embassy to boost our voices for Christian brothers who’re imprisoned merely for his or her religion.
They weren’t caught committing against the law. They didn’t threaten anybody. Their solely offense was to observe Jesus, one thing so many people do freely, with out concern. However in Eritrea, that easy act of religion can result in arrest, abuse, and years in jail.
This isn’t new. For years, the Eritrean authorities has cracked down on Christians particularly those that aren’t a part of the few state-approved church buildings. Lots of have been arrested. Many are held with out trial in inhumane situations, some in underground prisons, others inside transport containers uncovered to excessive warmth throughout the day and freezing chilly at night time.
And but, regardless of all of this, Eritrean Christians proceed to face agency of their religion. They proceed to assemble quietly. They proceed to wish. They proceed to consider that God is with them.
That’s why we’re right here. To say to these seven believers you aren’t forgotten. and we’ll maintain elevating our voices till you’re free.
To the Eritrean authorities we urge you to launch these prisoners of religion. Allow them to return to their households. Allow them to worship freely. Spiritual freedom just isn’t a privilege, it’s a proper.
And to everybody right here and listening: please maintain praying. Hold talking out. Once we present up like immediately we ship a message not simply to the federal government, however to the persecuted church: you aren’t alone.
We’ll stand with you. We’ll pray with you. And we is not going to cease till justice is finished and you’re free.
Police arms letter again to CFI’s rep after Eritrean officers refused it
The Eritrean Embassy in Washington, DC, refused to just accept a hand-delivered letter calling for the discharge of seven church leaders who’re imprisoned with no fees, no courtroom circumstances, no authorized illustration, no household visits for over twenty years. The letter was addressed to the Embassy of Eritrea in DC and signed by a dozen organizations and over 60 people.=
The letter reminds Eritrean officers of their obligations underneath worldwide treaties and the Eritrean Structure. Their structure stresses the presumption of innocence and that anybody charged with an offense “is entitled to a good, speedy and public” courtroom listening to, and shouldn’t be punished till discovered responsible by a courtroom. The Worldwide Covenant on Civil and Political Rights and the African constitution on Human and Peoples Rights each prohibit arbitrary arrest or detention, and emphasize the fitting to a good trial inside an inexpensive time.
Eritrea, a small nation in Africa, is sometimes called the ‘North Korea of Africa’ as a consequence of its lack of freedom. The federal government exerts management over almost each facet of life, together with faith, forcing many Christians to follow their religion in secret. Many believers are imprisoned or locked in metallic transport containers underneath the scorching solar.
The 7 Church leaders are:
- Dr. Kiflu Gebremeskel — taken in 2004, husband to Elsa, father of 4, Chairman of the Eritrean Evangelical Alliance.
- Rev. Haile Naizgi — arrested in 2004, World Imaginative and prescient accountant, husband to Rahel, father of three.
- Rev. Million (Meron) Gebreselassie — arrested in 2004, pastor and anesthetist, chief of Rhema Evangelical Church.
- Dr. Futsum Gebrenegus — arrested in 2004, Eritrea’s solely psychiatrist and priest, widowed in jail, father of 1 son.
- Rev. Dr. Tekleab Menghisteab — kidnapped in 2004, doctor and theologian, husband to Wubie, father of three.
- Rev. Gebremedhin Gebregiorgis — taken in 2004, arrested for instructing Scripture within the native language, widowed in detention, father of three.
- Rev. Pastor Kidane Weldou — arrested in 2005, beloved pastor, husband to Tirhas, father of 4 daughters.
Demonstrations or prayer campaigns to “Launch the 7” had been held in London, Switzerland, Brazil, Sri Lanka, Nigeria, France, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Belgium, Poland, Canada, New Zealand, Finland.
Eritrean embassies in at the very least 3 international locations rejected letters signed by residents in these international locations.
Christian Freedom Worldwide invited supporters to hitch on this international marketing campaign by signing onto the letter. In the event you’d wish to obtain future alerts like this and to find out how Christian Freedom Worldwide aids, equips, and advocates for persecuted Christians, enroll right here.
Ella Elwin, CFI’s Cultural Specialist, acknowledged exterior the Eritrean embassy:
We’re gathered right here immediately exterior the Eritrean Embassy to boost our voices for Christian brothers who’re imprisoned merely for his or her religion.
They weren’t caught committing against the law. They didn’t threaten anybody. Their solely offense was to observe Jesus, one thing so many people do freely, with out concern. However in Eritrea, that easy act of religion can result in arrest, abuse, and years in jail.
This isn’t new. For years, the Eritrean authorities has cracked down on Christians particularly those that aren’t a part of the few state-approved church buildings. Lots of have been arrested. Many are held with out trial in inhumane situations, some in underground prisons, others inside transport containers uncovered to excessive warmth throughout the day and freezing chilly at night time.
And but, regardless of all of this, Eritrean Christians proceed to face agency of their religion. They proceed to assemble quietly. They proceed to wish. They proceed to consider that God is with them.
That’s why we’re right here. To say to these seven believers you aren’t forgotten. and we’ll maintain elevating our voices till you’re free.
To the Eritrean authorities we urge you to launch these prisoners of religion. Allow them to return to their households. Allow them to worship freely. Spiritual freedom just isn’t a privilege, it’s a proper.
And to everybody right here and listening: please maintain praying. Hold talking out. Once we present up like immediately we ship a message not simply to the federal government, however to the persecuted church: you aren’t alone.
We’ll stand with you. We’ll pray with you. And we is not going to cease till justice is finished and you’re free.
