Sheikh Adam Shaban is a free man once again.

On Monday, November 9, the Eritrean authorities released Sheikh Adam Shaban, who had been abducted in May 2025. The incident sparked a widespread wave of anger and condemnation among the Eritrean people, with the outcry reaching various cities across Europe and the United States.The abduction of Sheikh Adam Shaaban has triggered a wave of ongoing popular protests and demonstrations in several European and American cities, condemning the crime and demanding his immediate release. The incident has also drawn widespread condemnation from various international and humanitarian organizations.Although the Eritrean regime has typically responded to such demands with indifference and obstinacy, this particular grassroots movement has taken on a broader and more impactful dimension. By leveraging social media to bring the issue to the attention of regional and international public opinion—and by maintaining sustained media and popular pressure—the movement succeeded in keeping the case of Sheikh Adam Shaban at the forefront, ultimately leading to his release.In this context, the Eritrean Islamic Congress expresses its great happiness and relief at the release of Sheikh Adam Shaban. It congratulates him on his return to freedom, commending his steadfastness and resilience during his period of detention. The Congress also extends its congratulations to the Eritrean people and to all those who cherish freedom—all of whom contributed to the solidarity campaigns and the calls for his release.The Eritrean Islamic Conference asserts that the release of Sheikh Adam Shaban represents a positive step and a victory for the popular will and human solidarity. It further calls for continued efforts and pressure to secure the release of all innocent individuals who have been abducted or subjected to arbitrary detention over the past decades.Meanwhile, multiple sources have confirmed that the release of Sheikh Adam Shaban took place in the city of Ghinda, in a sudden and unexpected manner.