Protestantism in Eritrea


Protestants in Eritrea number about 91,232, which represents 2% of the population. The Evangelical Lutheran church is recognized. Torture is used against Christians in Eritrea, more than 2000 Christians are subject to arrest. The U. S. state department names it a Country of Particular Concern due to its violation of religious liberty. It has been reported that entire families are thrown into jail. According to the Barnabas Fund, in April 2010 a 28-year-old student died after she was held in a metal shipping container for 2 years, after being arrested for attending a Bible study.

Denominations

Protestant denominations in Eritrea:
There are also other Evangelical Protestant Christian denominations practiced by Eritreans with counterparts in Ethiopia, that have been banned or are under persecution in Eritrea.