Dawit Isaak

Playwright, Author

1964 –

23

Who is Dawit Isaak?

Dawit Isaak 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.

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Born
Oct 27, 1964
Eritrea
Nationality
  • Sweden
  • Eritrea
Profession

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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