Additional Name(s): سینا شهری
Gender: Male
Current Location: Tabliz Prison, Tabliz
Perpetrator: Iran
Religion or Belief: Bahá`í
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Appeal: Rejected
Sentence: 8 Months' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: September/27/2023
Current Status: Not Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Possession of Religious Materials Religious Activity Religious Belief
Nature of Charges: Spreading Propaganda & False or Misleading Ideas, Information, or Materials
Sina Shahri
Extra Bio Info:
Sina Shahri is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.
On January 17, 2022, authorities in Tabriz arrested Shahri at his home reportedly in relation to his being Baha'i. Authorities reportedly confiscated some of his personal belongings, including religious materials.
In February 2022, Shahri was released on bail.
On an unspecified date, a court reportedly sentenced Shahri to eight months in prison for “propaganda against the regime."
On an unspecified date, the Court of Appeal of East Azarbaijan province reportedly confirmed Shahri's sentence.
On September 27, 2023, Shahri reported to Tabriz Prison to begin serving his sentence.
Publicly Available Information:
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Photo attributed to Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA)
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HRANA English, Tweet, September 28, 2023
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"Sina Shahri, a Baha’i Citizen Living in Tabriz, Started Serving His Eight-Month Prison Sentence" Iran Press Watch
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HRANA English, Tweet, February 3, 2022
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"Baha’i Citizen Sina Shahri Arrested By Agents of Ministry of Intelligence" Human Rights Activists News Agency (HRANA)
Additional Name(s): Kim Kuk-gi, 김국기
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: North Korea
Religion or Belief: Christian – Protestant
Sentence: Life Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: October//2014
Religious Leader: Yes
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Humanitarian Work & Charitable Activities Proselytizing Activities Religious Activity Religious Belief
Nature of Charges: Espionage Illegal Migration & Entry/Exit of Country Subversion
Kim Kook-kie
Extra Bio Info:
Kim Kook-kie is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.
In October 2014, North Korean authorities arrested and forcibly disappeared Kim Kook-kie, a South Korean pastor who engaged in missionary work in Dandong city, Liaoning province, China, after he was allegedly lured into going to North Korea to see the existence of underground churches.
In March 2015, authorities forced Kim Kook-kie to confess his alleged crimes at a press conference.
In June 2015, it was reported that the North Korean Supreme Court had sentenced Kim Kook-kie to life imprisonment and forced labor for conspiracy to subvert the State (Art. 60 Criminal Code), espionage (Art. 64 Criminal Code), destruction and sabotage (Art. 65 Criminal Code), and illegal border crossing (Art. 221 Criminal Code).
Kim Kook-kie has had no contact with his family since his arrest.
Additional Name(s): Kim Jung-uk, 김정욱
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: North Korea
Religion or Belief: Christian – Protestant
Sentence: Life Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: October/8/2013
Date of Sentencing: May//2014
Religious Leader: Yes
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Possession of Religious Materials Proselytizing Activities Religious Activity Religious Belief
Nature of Charges: Espionage Illegal Migration & Entry/Exit of Country Spreading Propaganda & False or Misleading Ideas, Information, or Materials Subversion
Kim Jung-wook
Extra Bio Info:
Kim Jung-wook is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.
On October 8, 2013, North Korean authorities arrested Kim Jung-wook, a South Korean missionary, after he allegedly entered North Korea with religious materials the day before. Prior to his arrest, Kim Jung-wook engaged in mission work in Dandong city, Liaoning province, China, close to the North Korean border, providing pastoral services and humanitarian aid to North Korean refugees.
In February 2014, authorities forced Kim Jung-wook to confess his alleged crimes at a press conference, including working to establish underground churches.
In May 2014, it was reported that the Supreme Court sentenced Kim Jung-wook to life imprisonment and forced labor for conspiracy to subvert the State (Art. 60 Criminal Code), anti-State propaganda and agitation (Art. 62 Criminal Code), espionage (Art. 64 Criminal Code), and illegal border crossing (Art. 221 Criminal Code).
Kim Jung-wook has had no contact with his family since his arrest.