Gender: Female

Perpetrator: China

Ethnic Group: Han

Religion or Belief: Christian – Church of Almighty God

Health Concerns: Esophageal cancer

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 9 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: October/30/2017

Date of Sentencing: September/11/2019

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Cult

Liu Shuhua

Extra Bio Info:

Liu Shuhua is imprisoned for her religious belief and activity.

On September 29, 2017, authorities detained Liu while discussing church work at a fellow church member's home in Daying county, Suining city, Sichuan province. Police reportedly seized cash and electronics. The next day she was placed under residential surveillance.

On October 30, 2017, Liu was criminally detained. 

On September 11, 2019, the Daying County People’s Court sentenced Liu to nine years in prison and fined her 80,000 yuan for "organizing or using a cult to undermine implementation of the law" (Art. 300 CCL).

It is reported that Liu was allowed to serve her sentence outside of prison due to her having esophageal cancer. Liu's whereabouts or the conditions of her sentence are unclear. 

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