Ali, a popular Tigrinya-language singer/songwriter, was arrested in November 2005 without charge. He was detained incommunicado, with no public explanation from the Eritrean government regarding his arrest. Over the years, rumors of his death have circulated widely on social media and various online platforms, though these reports have never been officially confirmed. There has been no concrete update about his condition, whereabouts, or legal status, leading to ongoing speculation and worry about his wellbeing.