Additional Name(s): 马蕴华

Gender: Female

Current Location: Shaanxi Province Women's Prison

Perpetrator: China

Religion or Belief: Falun Gong

Reports of Torture: Yes

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Appeal: Rejected

Sentence: 9 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: February/6/2018

Date of Sentencing: August/22/2019

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Ma Yunhua

Extra Bio Info:

Ma Yunhua is imprisoned for her religious activities.

On February 6, 2018, public security officials from Weiyang district, Xi'an municipality, Shaanxi province, detained Ma for sharing information about Falun Gong with passersby. 

On August 22, 2019, the Lianhu People's Court sentenced Ma to nine years in prison and a fine of 20,000 yuan. 

In April 2020, it was learned that the Xi’an City Intermediate Court reportedly rejected Ma's appeal.

Ma is reportedly being held at Shaanxi Province Women’s Prison.

Ma has previously been arrested and tortured in relation to her Falun Gong activities.

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