Additional Name(s): Bùi Văn Trung

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Vietnam

Ethnic Group: Kinh

Religion or Belief: Buddhist – Hoa Hao

Health Concerns: Pain in eyes and head

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: Yes

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 6 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: June/26/2017

Date of Sentencing: February/9/2018

Date of Release: June/26/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: Yes

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Public Disorder

Bui Van Trung

Extra Bio Info:

Bui Van Trung was imprisoned for his religious identity and activity.

On June 26, 2017, authorities arrested Trung following a state crackdown on a Hoa Hao Buddhist event in April 2017.  He was charged with "causing public disorder" (Art. 245/1999 VCC).

On February 9, 2018, Trung was sentenced to six years in prison.  

On May 24, 2018, Trung's appeal was denied.

On June 26, 2023, Trung was released following the end of his sentence.

There are reports that mistreatment from prison guards has led to Trung having chronic pain in his eyes and head.

Trung was previously arrested in October 2012 and served four years in prison.

Trung has a wife and at least two children.

Related Cases: Bui Van Tham, Bui Thi Bich Tuyen, Nguyen Hoang Nam, Le Thi Hong Hanh

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