Eritreans, including Olympian, released after 18 years in prison

Thirteen individuals, including prominent figures like Olympian cyclist Zeragaber Gebrehiwot, were released from Eritrea’s Mai Serwa prison after over 18 years without trial. They were part of a group detained since October 2007 following an assassination attempt on a government official. The Eritrean government has not commented on the releases, which may be linked to the prisoners’ deteriorating health. Eritrea, a one-party state since its independence in 1993, faces significant international criticism for human rights violations.

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