PRESS RELEASE
Brutality
beyond imagination
EHDR-UK,
29
July 2005
It
was recently reported that 161 young Eritreans were shot dead in cold
blood at Wia detention camp following direct orders from the President.
Reliable sources from Eritrea indicate that on Friday June 10,
2005, the youngsters, who were held at Wia camp, were trying to escape
from the inhospitable environment in the camp when they were shot dead.
This
is a horrific and barbaric act that should not be tolerated.
The regime continues to escalate the brutality with which it
controls any kind of dissent. This
despicable act must be condemned by all peace and justice loving Eritreans
and non-Eritreans alike. The
families of those murdered do not yet know the fate of their children.
They are still hoping to see their loved ones.
The
escalation of brutality is a worrying development. The perpetrators of this murderous act should remember that
they couldn't hide from justice forever.
We encourage victims of any illegal act to collect evidence for use
in future legal proceedings. The
perpetrators should remember that one day they will be brought before a
court of law and would have to answer for their crimes.
EHDR-UK
condemns this murderous act in the strongest possible terms and calls on
Eritreans in Diaspora and the International community to condemn this
tragic act and take initiatives to investigate and prosecute the
perpetrators in the international criminal court.
We
would like to convey our condolences to the families of the dead.
This is truly a poignant and tragic day for Eritrea.
Board
of EHDR-UK
29
July 2005
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