Motion text
That this House notes that 18 September 2020 marks the 19th anniversary of the arrest and disappearance of Aster Fissehatsion and 10 other political leaders following their demands that Eritrea's constitution be implemented and that elections be held; condemns the ending of media freedom a few days later with the closure of all non-Government newspapers and the arrest and disappearance of Dawit Isaak, Seyoum Tsehaye and nine other journalists; urges the UK Government and international institutions to press the Government of Eritrea to release those prisoners who are still alive and to advise the families of those who are deceased; and calls for recognition of the thousands of other Eritreans who have been arrested and disappeared during the past 19 years.
Signatures (12)
The first 6 Members who have signed to support the motion are the sponsors. The primary sponsor is generally the person who tabled the motion and has responsibility for it. The date shown is when the Member signed the motion.
Monaghan, Carol
Scottish National Party
Signed on
14 September 2020
Shannon, Jim
Democratic Unionist Party
Signed on
15 September 2020
Stephens, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
15 September 2020
Sheppard, Tommy
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 September 2020
Law, Chris
Scottish National Party
Signed on
17 September 2020
Thewliss, Alison
Scottish National Party
Signed on
18 September 2020
In addition to the sponsors, the following Members have signed to support the motion.
Dorans, Allan
Scottish National Party
Signed on
20 September 2020
Grady, Patrick
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 September 2020
Morris, Grahame
Labour
Signed on
16 September 2020
Brock, Deidre
Scottish National Party
Signed on
21 September 2020
Bardell, Hannah
Scottish National Party
Signed on
23 September 2020
Crawley, Angela
Scottish National Party
Signed on
24 September 2020
There are no withdrawn signatures for this motion.