ERITREA.
Some 300 evangelical Christians remain detained without trial inside repressive Eritrea where all evangelical and pentecostal churches are banned. In 2020 more than 60 Christian prisoners were released, many of whom had been in jail for ten years or more.
‘However, we don’t see any change in government policy. God is the only hope for our country. Keep praying,’ said Release partner Dr Berhane Asmelash.
Persecution of Christians, repression, forced conscription and economic crisis will continue to force many Eritreans to flee to neighbouring countries as refugees in 2021. Release International.