Co-owner of the newspaper Setit, Isaak has been detained incommunicado since 2001 in a sweeping crackdown on print media following the September 11 attacks. Isaak has been reportedly tortured and held in solitary confinement, drawing grave concern for his health.
Dawit Isaak
Is case active: Yes
Designation:Dramatist, Journalist, Literary writer
Country:Eritrea
Region:Sub-Saharan Africa
Gender:Male
Status:Detained
Years active:2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023