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Asrat Woldeyes

Died 14 May 1999.

Profession: Surgeon

Dr. Woldeyes Asrat, a renowned surgeon from Ethiopia and a former professor and dean of the medical faculty at Addis Abada University, was sentenced to a five-and-a-half prison term in July 1994 for allegedly inciting violence for political ends. There is well-documented evidence that demonstrated Dr. Asrat's commitment to non-violent activity. The charges against him appear to have been politically motivated. Dr. Asrat was released from prison in December 1998. His health significantly worsened during detention. He suffered from a heart condition and diabetes, conditions that were worsened by delays in providing him with adequate medical attention. Dr. Asrat Woldeyes died on 14 May 1999.

Alerts:

9 June 1999	Death of former political prisoner	Ethiopia
14 January 1999	Surgeon released	Ethiopia
30 April 1998	Imprisoned surgeon in serious condition	Ethiopia
18 February 1998	Imprisoned surgeon in serious condition	Ethiopia
11 January 1996	Imprisoned Surgeon on Trial	Ethiopia

Letters of appeal:

	14 January 1999	Ethiopian surgeon released--letter to Negaso Gidada, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
	9 May 1998	Continued imprisonment of physician Dr. Asrat Woldeyes from Ethiopia-- letter to Negaso Gidad'a, President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

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