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Court Orders Response on Detained Dr. Wondwossen's Health Crisis
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 2 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
A court has ordered prison authorities to respond regarding the deteriorating health and detention conditions of Dr. Wondwossen Assefa, who is refusing food and medication in protest.
- Wondwossen Assefa (MD), who refused to sign a pardon document, has been transferred to Zone 6 of Kilinto Prison as a punishment cell.
- Wondwossen has stopped taking food and medication until human rights violations he faces are addressed.
- His detention cell is cramped, infested with rodents and insects, and affected by severe toilet odors.
- He suffers from high blood pressure and severe asthma, putting his life at severe risk.
- The court has ordered prison authorities to take corrective measures and provide a response by Thursday.
- Journalist Dawit Begashaw and Yohannes Byalew remain detained in the area known as Tanker.
- Canadian-Ethiopian citizen Esubalew Belete has been acquitted after defending himself against the charges.
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