Gender: Female

Perpetrator: China

Religion or Belief: Christian – Protestant

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Date of Detainment: August//2022

Date of Release: May/7/2023

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Detainment

Reason for Persecution: Attending a Religious Gathering or Meeting Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Praying Religious Activity Unregistered Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Illegal Assembly

Dong Mengru

Extra Bio Info:

Dong Mengru was detained for her religious activity. 

In August 2022, authorities in Fugong county, Nujiang, Yunnan province, reportedly detained five individuals, including Dong after they attended a religious gathering that had prayer, Bible study, and music lessons for young people. They were reportedly charged with "organizing and sponsoring an illegal gathering."

On May 7, 2023, Dong was reportedly released on bail.

Related Cases: Wang Shunping, Nu Sangdeng, San Luobo, Hua Xiuxia

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