Status of Detained Individuals and Lawyer Solomon Gezahegn's Court Petition

Family members and defense attorney Solomon Gezahegn have raised concerns over the treatment of several detainees in Ethiopia who were transferred to 'punishment cells' after refusing to sign a pardon document. Detainees, including journalists Dawit Begashaw and Gobezay Sisay, and scholars like Dr. Wondwosen Assefa, are being held in harsh conditions without water or electricity in Kaliti and Qilinto prisons. Attorney Solomon confirmed that some individuals have been moved to different prison zones or the Aba Samuel facility, exacerbating health issues for those already ill. A formal petition has been submitted to the court requesting the immediate removal of detainees from punishment cells and an investigation into the officials responsible.