Minister of Justice of Ethiopia
H.E. Mrs. Hanna Arayaselassie

e-mail: info@justice.gov.et


Copy to: Ambassador of Ethiopia in Belgium, 



Dijk en Waard, November 2026

Dear Minister,  

I am writing You as a person who is concerned with the respect of Human Rights, therefore I like to express my deep concern about  the situation of

FILMON GEBREHIWOT HAGOS

I am deeply concerned about human rights defender, photographer, videographer Filmon Gebrehiwot Hagos, who disappeared Adihawusi, Mekelle, Tigray on 10 August 2025. There have been no confirmed sightings of him since. His fate and whereabouts remain unknown.
 There are serious concerns that Filmon Gebrehiwot Hagos has been subjected to an enforced disappearance and may have been targeted because of his human rights work documenting the impact of the Tigray conflict between 2020-2022 including human rights violations.

I urge you to ensure a prompt and effective investigation into the disappearance of Filmon Gebrehiwot Hagos and his whereabouts. 

If Filmon Gebrehiwot Hagos is being held by the authorities, I call on you to ensure his immediate release.
 
Thank You for Your attention in this very important matter, I am looking forward to Your reply and positive news about Filmon Gebrehiwot Hagos.

Yours sincerely and respectfully,