The Voice of the Martyrs has learned of the release from prison of Pastor Michael Abraha and most of those who were imprisoned with him at the end of May in the town of Dekemhare. Pastor Abraha is a well-known Bible teacher and one of the key leaders of the Kale-Hiwot Church in Eritrea. At least twenty Christians, including several young children, were arrested at the time. While VOMC welcomes the release of Pastor Abraha and many of those who were detained, we remain concerned over those who remain in prison as well as those who were reportedly detained when they came to visit these prisoners. According to Release Eritrea, they have been taken to the prisons at the Wea military training camp which is notorious for its harsh conditions.

Praise God for the release of Pastor Abraha and the other prisoners. Pray for those who are detained at Wea. Pray that they may experience God's grace abundantly to faithfully witness for Him in word and deed.

For more information on the persecution of Christians in Eritrea, go to the Eritrea Country Report.