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Dawit Isaak Wins Edelstam Prize for Human Rights
Dawit Isaak, a journalist detained in Eritrea without trial for over 23 years, has been awarded the Edelstam Prize for his exceptional commitment to freedom of expression. Isaak, a dual Eritrean-Swedish citizen and co-founder of Setit, Eritrea's first independent newspaper, was arrested in 2001 following the publication of letters calling for democratic reforms. The Eritrean government has provided no updates on his health or whereabouts, leading to concerns for his well-being, with many of his fellow detainees presumed dead. His daughter, Betlehem Isaak, will accept the award on his behalf in Stockholm on November 19, as calls grow for the Eritrean authorities to disclose his location and grant him legal representation. Amnesty International and Reporters Without Borders recognize him as a prisoner of conscience, highlighting the lack of media freedom in Eritrea, which has not allowed privately owned media since 2001. The Edelstam Foundation continues to urge international pressure on Eritrea for Isaak's release and human rights reforms.
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- Last Updated
- 9 days ago
- Bias Distribution
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