Yarian Sierra Madrigal
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: Cuba
Religion or Belief: Christian – Protestant
Date of Detainment: July/11/2021
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: Yes
Most Recent Type of Abuse: House Arrest
Reason for Persecution: Religious Figure & Religious Leadership Role
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Yarian Sierra Madrigal
Extra Bio Info:
Yarian Sierra Madrigal was under house arrest in relation to his religious leadership role.
On July 11, 2021, Madrigal, a pastor from the Berean Baptist Mission in Matanzas, was detained after participating in peaceful protests in Matanzas. There are reports that his arrest was violent.
On July 18, 2021, authorities reportedly evicted Madrigal's wife and son from their home.
On July 24, 2021, Madrigal was released from detention and reportedly placed under house arrest.
On September 1, 2021, it was revealed that Madrigal would not be facing prison time for participating in the protest but instead would be fined.
On September 2, 2021, Madrigal paid the fine.
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Photo used with permission from Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW)
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Yéremi Blanco Ramirez, Facebook, September 2, 2021
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"Two pastors fined for participating in nationwide protests" Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW)
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"Protestant pastors released after two weeks in detention" Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW)
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"Family of detained pastor evicted from their home" Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW)
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"Religious leaders targeted amid nationwide protests" Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW)