Dawit Isaak: honored with Prestigious Human Rights Award After 23 Years of Imprisonment in Eritrea
In a significant acknowledgment of his unwavering dedication to press freedom, journalist Dawit Isaak has been awarded a distinguished human rights prize after spending over two decades in an Eritrean prison.A Swedish-Eritrean journalist and pioneer of an independent newspaper in Eritrea, Isaak has faced severe adversities since his arrest in 2001 during a government crackdown on dissent. His situation has garnered global attention and condemnation, shedding light on the critical human rights violations and lack of freedom of expression prevalent in Eritrea. This recent honor not onyl celebrates Isaak’s resilience but also serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by journalists who endure persecution around the globe.
Dawit Isaak’s Struggle: A Summary of his Two Decades behind bars
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Author : Ava Thompson
Publish date : 2025-04-29 07:53:00
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