Urgent Appeal For Immediate Release

We in the Citizens for Democratic Rights in Eritrea (CDRiE) have been following with deep sense of apprehension the news regarding the arrest of the exiled Eritrean writer and journalist, Mr. Jamal Hummad, in Sudan.

Although there is no information about the reasons of his arrest, we are hopeful that the Sudanese authorities, who had prior to his detention allowed him to work in the country as a journalist and as human rights activist would release him without delay. Not only has it been two weeks since he has been arrested, but also his whereabouts still remains unknown.

Different sources, including Reporters without Borders have indicated that Mr.Hummad may face risk of deportation to Eritrea where he is likely to face eminent risk of persecution. Deporting refugees to countries where they are likely to face the risk of persecution is alien to Sudan’s long-standing hospitality to Eritrean refugees.  

We therefore plead with the Sudanese Government to release Mr.Hummad and allow him to seek protection in a safe country.

We also appeal to the international community, governments and human rights organisations to urge the Sudanese authorities to desist from deporting Mr.Hummad to Eritrea where he is likely to face high risk of persecution.

CDRiE Executive Board

London 05.11.2011

E-mail:  cdrieritrea@gmail.com – www.cdrie.net 

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