Yassin Juma: Kenyan journalist speaks from detention in Ethiopia

Kenyan journalist Yassin Juma, who is being detained in Ethiopia, has said he might not pull through as his health continues to deteriorate after contracting coronavirus.

Mr Juma detailed his 47 days in detention in a letter published by Kenya’s Daily Nation newspaper.

He explained that he is being held a crowded cell with 68 other COVID-19 positive inmates with no access to medication, no running water and no diet to assist their condition.

Mr Juma was arrested at the home of Ethiopian activist and media owner Jawar Mohammed, after the killing of singer Hachalu Hundessa that sparked protests.

He was charged with incitement and involvement in violence and was released on bail but rearrested in unclear circumstances.