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Aramais Avakian was imprisoned in relation to his religious identity.

On September 4, 2015, authorities arrested Avakian, a Christian fish farmer, after being accusing him of being an…

Ruhiddin Fahriddinov was imprisoned for his religious activity.

In November 2005, Kazakh authorities detained and deported Fahriddinov, a scholar and independent imam, to Uzbekistan.…

Hamid Kamal Mohammad bin Haydara was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

On December 3, 2013, authorities linked to the Houthi-run National Security Bureau arrested…

Khayrullo Tursunov is imprisoned for his religious activity. 

Jang Moon Seok was imprisoned for his religious activity.

In November 2014, Seok, a deacon, was abducted and transferred from China to a prison in North Korea for his evangelism,…

Joo Gwang Ho is detained for his religious activity.

On an unspecified date, authorities in China arrested Joo Gwang Ho for his evangelism to ethnic-Chinese citizens and North Korean…

Chung Yong Cheol is imprisoned for his religious activity.

On an unspecified date, Chinese authorities arrested 77 North Koreans, including Chung Yong Cheol, for studying the Bible.

In…

Chang Man Sik is detained for his religious activity.

In July 2000, authorities in China arrested Chang Man Sik for his religious activities. Chang Man Sik had previously escaped…

Lee Soo Gil was executed for his religious activity.

In December 2001, authorities in China arrested Lee Soo Gil for evangelizing and helping North Korean refugees escape to South Korea. He…

Libi Marhabi is imprisoned for his religious identity. 

In March 2016, Houthi forces arrested Marhabi for allegedly smuggling a Torah out of Yemen.

On…