Gender: Male

Current Location: Jinzhou City Prison

Perpetrator: China

Religion or Belief: Falun Gong

Reports of Torture: Yes

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 7 Years, 6 Months' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: July//2019

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Possession of Religious Materials Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Zhao Jiyuan

Extra Bio Info:

Zhao Jiyuan is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

In July 2019, authorities arrested Zhao reportedly in relation to his Falun Gong activities. Police searched his home, confiscating Falun Gong-related materials and electronics.  Zhao was reportedly beaten while detained.

In later 2019/early 2020, Zhao was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison. 

Zhao is reportedly being held in Jinzhou City Prison.

Zhao reportedly spent seven years in prison between 2001 and 2008 for his Falun Gong-related activities.  He was reportedly tortured during this period.

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