Dawit Isaak Writer

Dawit Isaak (born 27 October 1964) is a Swedish-Eritrean playwright, journalist and writer. Isaak has been held in Eritrean prison since 2001 without trial and is considered a traitor by the Eritrean government. Amnesty International considers him a prisoner of conscience and has called for his immediate and unconditional release. He is the only Swedish citizen held as a prisoner of conscience.

Personal facts

Birth dateOctober 27, 1964
Birth place
Asmara , Ethiopian Empire , Eritrea
Citizenship
Sweden
Eritrea

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  1. http://www.freedawit.com