Kumerra’s family said he was being held in a cold cell and was sleeping on a mattress on the floor. Reuters cameraman Kumerra Gemechu has been held in solitary confinement for nearly a week without charge or being given any evidence of wrongdoing, his lawyer said. However, they said they were being allowed to visit Kumerra, as is his lawyer, and have brought him extra clothing, food, and medication. However, media watchdog groups say in most cases no formal charges were filed. Reuters has been unable to determine whether Kumerra’s arrest was connected to his work.

Source: Ethiopian News December 30, 2020 18:33 UTC