Two of the Christians who have languished in prison cells in the eastern African nation of Eritrea for following Christ. (My Christian Daily)
By Assist News - Posted at My Christian Daily:
Published November 23, 2025
Eight Christians have languished in prison cells in the eastern African nation of Eritrea for between 18 and 21 years for simply following Christ.Despite public outcry and egregious violations of religious liberties, the nation refuses to release the Christians.
Eritrean authorities routinely arrest and imprison Christians in horrific conditions under severe authoritarian rule.
The nation recognizes only four religious groups within its borders: the Tewahedo Orthodox Church, the Roman Catholic Church, Evangelical Lutheran churches, and Sunni Islam. All other Christian denominations are unrecognized by the state.
“Christians from prohibited denominations are particularly targeted, subjected to arbitrary arrest and lengthy terms of imprisonment often without charge or trial,” according to Barnabas Aid.
Additionally, churches that are granted permission to operate reportedly receive harassment from authorities as well.