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Monday 22nd May 2006

The plight of imprisoned Eritrean gospel singer Helen Berhane showcased

THE ALBUM of a gospel singer, imprisoned in Eritrea, was promoted in the UK at a special event focussing on the human rights situation in her home country. 31 year old Helen Berhane is a member of Eritrea's Rhema Church and was incarcerated in May 2004. At the time, she had just released an album of gospel music popular among young Eritrean Christians. She is reported to have been held for some time in a shipping container at the Mai-Serwa military camp, and to have refused to sign a paper recanting her faith and promising not to participate in Protestant activities.

Ms Berhane is one of over 1700 members of banned evangelical churches in Eritrea who have been detained without charge or trial on account of their religions affiliations. According to sources, her faith remains strong in spite of her current tribulations. During the month of May, Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) and Release Eritrea are planning a series of events in London to highlight the persecution of Christians in Eritrea. The CD was launched at an evening of prayer at St Paul's Church, Robert Adam Street, London on 20th May.  CR

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Posted by John Brew in Peru @ 20:24 on Nov 2 2006

UPDATE: GOOD NEWS

2 November 2006 - Amnesty International is very pleased to report that Helen Berhane was released from prison earlier this week. Many thanks to all those who have taken action on this case. No further action is required at this time. Further detail will be made available shortly.
Good news



Posted by Christine in Wisconsin, USA @ 21:59 on Oct 31 2006

10-31-06 updt Voice of Martyrs:
Oct 17, security police re-imprison C'n singer Helen Berbane, hospitalized after 29 months in metal ship'g container. She was 3 days in hospital - leg seriously damaged, result of beatings while imprisoned in metal shipping container since her arrest May 2004.
Pray the Holy Spirit moves, overcomes vicious, senseless attack of Christians in Eritrea.



Posted by hey in uk @ 18:44 on Aug 16 2006

i want to tell you that the africa music is the best
and i like it very much
thanks



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