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Detainees Who Refused Pardon Documents Relocated to Unknown Locations
TIKVAH Ethiopia · 3 hours ago · Read the Full Story on TIKVAH Ethiopia
AI SUMMARY
Family members and defense counsel report that detainees who refused to sign pardon documents have been transferred from their prison cells to unknown locations or punishment cells, raising serious health and legal concerns.
- Detainees who refused to sign pardon documents were removed from their detention facilities and transferred to unknown locations or punishment cells.
- The transfers were reportedly carried out by security forces and prison authorities following orders from higher bodies.
- Detainees whose locations remain completely unknown include Tewodros Hailemariam, Sisay Awgchew, Menber Alemu, lawyer Aleligne, journalist Gobeze Sisay, and journalist Abay Zewdu.
- Yohannes Bwayalew, journalist Dawit Begashaw, and Esubalew Belete were transferred to punishment cells in Kality Prison, which lack water, electricity, and basic amenities.
- Wondwosen Assefa was transferred to Qilinto Prison and placed in the 6th House, where he reportedly refused to stay inside and spent the night outside.
- Family members stated that detainees with severe health conditions, such as Wondwosen Assefa and Yohannes Bwayalew, are unable to access necessary refrigerated medication.
- Wondwosen Assefa suffers from severe hypertension, and his health has reportedly deteriorated due to cramped conditions and stress.
- When detainees asked why they were being transferred, prison authorities reportedly told them that orders came from higher bodies and provided no further explanation.
- Families and lawyers emphasized that these individuals are still undergoing court proceedings and have not been found guilty by any court.
- Defense attorney Solomon Gezahegn confirmed he was informed of the transfers by families and plans to visit the facilities to monitor the situation.
- Attempts by TIKVAH Ethiopia to reach prison authorities for comment were unsuccessful.
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