Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Eritrea

Religion or Belief: Christian – Jehovah's Witness

Health Concerns: Elderly

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: July/20/2011

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Not Applicable

Tesfazion Gebremichael

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Tesfazion Gebremichael is detained in relation to his religious belief and activity. 

On July 20, 2011, authorities arrested Gebremichael for sharing his religious beliefs with others.

Gebremichael's advanced age - now into his 80s - raises concerns about his health and wellbeing within prison.

Gebremichael is married with four children

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