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I was sentenced to death and imprisoned in Ethiopia for four years because of my political activism. A big reason why I am free today is because so many people like you campaigned for me, and I want to say thank you.<\/h5>\n

I was sentenced to death for standing up for the values we all share – human rights, justice and democracy. At first, my family didn\u2019t know where I was, but they feared the worst. I had been kidnapped from an international airport and taken into detention. That was in June 2014.<\/p>\n

My family went straight to Reprieve for help. Reprieve immediately took up my case and fought every day for four years to free me.<\/p>\n

“In June of this year I was reunited with my family in London. Since then, my partner and I got married. We\u2019re now looking forward to our first Christmas together in a long time.”<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I was allowed very little contact with the outside world – just one phone call with my family. Until I was released, I had never spoken to anyone at Reprieve. I learned later that their team was refused access to the prison where I was held. But still they fought for me – and so did thousands of people. I was amazed when I found out.<\/p>\n

In June of this year I was reunited with my family in London. Since then, my partner and I got married. We\u2019re now looking forward to our first Christmas together in a long time.<\/p>\n

For this I have the team at Reprieve and all those who campaigned for me to thank. I hope you know that your support means freedom for people like me – it means that Reprieve can be there when someone else\u2019s family needs help.<\/p>\n

From me and all of my family, thank you.<\/p>\n

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