Eye on Africa - Jailed Eritrean journalist wins rights prize

Eye on Africa - Jailed Eritrean journalist wins rights prize

In tonight's edition, Swedish-Eritrean journalist Dawit Issak, imprisoned without charge for over 23 years, is awarded the Swedish Edelstam Prize for his fight for freedom of expression.  Also, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko urges revenge for attacks on his supporters. And Cynthia Stimpel, the woman who exposed corruption at South African Airways during the years of State Capture, is embarking on a 700km hike to highlight the need for g…

Africa: World's Longest Arbitrarily Detained Journalist Receives The Edelstam Prize

Press Release - WORLD’S LONGEST ARBITRARILY DETAINED JOURNALIST RECEIVES THE EDELSTAM PRIZE

Jailed journalist Dawit Isaak wins rights award after 23 years

Dawit Isaak, an Eritrean-Swedish journalist who has been imprisoned without trial for 23 years, has been awarded the Swedish Edelstam Prize for his unwavering dedication to freedom of expression, the Edelstam Foundation announced. Isaak, co-founder of Setit, Eritrea’s first independent newspaper, was detained in 2001 following the publication of articles advocating for democratic reforms. He was arrested alongside senior officials, parliamentari…

World's longest detained journalist wins rights prize - Islamabad Post

A journalist detained in Eritrean prison without trial for 23 years has won a Swedish human rights prize for his commitment to freedom of expression. Dawit Isaak, who holds dual Eritrean-Swedish citizenship, was given the Edelstam Prize “for his… exceptional courage”, the foundation behind the award said in a statement. Dawit, who holds dual Eritrean-Swedish citizenship, was one of the founders of Setit, Eritrea’s first independent newspaper. He…

Africa: World’s Longest Arbitrarily Detained Journalist Receives The Edelstam Prize

WORLD’S LONGEST ARBITRARILY DETAINED JOURNALIST RECEIVES THE EDELSTAM PRIZE The Edelstam Prize 2024 is awarded to Mr. Dawit Isaak for his outstanding contributions and exceptional courage in standing up for freedom of expression, one’s beliefs, and in the defence of Human Rights. The prize will be awarded during a ceremony at the House of Nobility […]

Journalist in Eritrean jail for 23 years wins rights prize – People Daily

A journalist detained in Eritrean prison without trial for 23 years has won a Swedish human rights prize for his commitment to freedom of expression. Dawit Isaak, who holds dual Eritrean-Swedish citizenship, was given the Edelstam Prize ‘for his… exceptional courage’, the foundation behind the award said in a statement. Dawit, who holds dual Eritrean-Swedish […]