Eritrea's Biniam Solomon: Satirist Cobra freed after 15 years in prison without charge

Eritrean Satirical Artist Freed After 15 Years in Jail

Eritrean satirical cartoonist Biniam Solomon, also known by his pen name Cobra, has been released after spending 15 years in detention without charge in Asmara, Eritrea.

Eritrea's Biniam Solomon: Satirist Cobra freed after 15 years in prison without charge

Biniam Solomon was known for his witty and critical cartoons before the free press was closed.

Eritrea: Cartoonist Freed After 15-Year Detention Without Trial

By Enyichukwu Enemanna A popular Eritrean comical cartoonist, Biniam Solomon has been freed from prison after spending 15 years in detention without being charged before a court, BBC quoted his family and friends as saying. Solomon, now in his early 60s, was first arrested in the capital, Asmara, in 2011 but never tried. No information was disclosed on the reasons for his continued incarceration. Known by his pen name Cobra, Solomon gained fame …

Cartoonist freed after 15 years in prison without charge in Eritrea

Biniam Solomon, now in his early 60s, was arrested in the capital, Asmara, in 2011 but was never tried.