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Asghar Kalar was detained for blasphemy.
On September 26, 2021, authorities arrested Kalar after he was charged with "insulting the Prophet Muhammad" (Sec. 295-C PPC). According to the…
Stephen Masih was detained for blasphemy.
In March 2019, authorities arrested Masih after he was accused of insulting the Prophet Muhammad. According to reports, the accusation stemmed…
Ye Zhongqiu was imprisoned for her religious activity.
In November 2016, authorities arrested Ye alongside other Falun Gong adherents for passing out Falun Gong calendars.
In…
Nadeem Samson was detained for blasphemy.
On November 24, 2017, authorities arrested Samson after he was accused of committing blasphemy on Facebook following a property dispute. Police…
Shafqat Emmanuel was imprisoned and sentenced to death for blasphemy.
In July 2013, authorities arrested Emmanuel and his wife, Shagufta Kausar, for allegedly sending blasphemous texts. …
Liang Xin was imprisoned for distributing religious materials.
On December 5, 2015, plainclothes police officers detained Liang and her husband, Yao Guofu, from their home in Nanyang…
Soheil Arabi was detained in relation to nationwide protests against mandatory religious veiling.
On January 2, 2023, authorities in Tehran arrested Arabi from his home under unclear…