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Freylin Axarael Moreno Ponce was detained for his religious expression.

On June 2, 2023, Nicaraguan authorities arrested Moreno Ponce after he asked, on social media, for prayers for…

María Asunción Salgado is detained for her religious activity and association.

On October 7, 2023, the Nicaraguan authorities arrested Salgado, along with Father Yesner Cipriano Pineda…

Evelyn Guillén is detained for her religious expression and religious freedom advocacy

On August 5, 2023, Nicaraguan authorities arrested Guillén after she allegedly displayed a poster…

Alex Javier Gómez Bustos was detained for his religious activity and expression.

On August 5, 2023, Nicaraguan authorities arrested Bustos and Evelyn Guillén after they allegedly…

Carlos Alberto Bojorge Martínez was detained for his religious freedom advocacy.

On January 1, 2024, Martínez attended mass wearing a shirt that referenced the Nicaraguan government's…

Asadullo Madraimov is imprisoned for his criticism of religious freedom violations. 

In October 2023, Kyrgyz authorities arrested Madraimov for participating in a video that protested…

Mamirzhan Tashmatov was imprisoned for his criticism of religious freedom violations. 

On October 18, 2023, Kyrgyz authorities arrested Madraimov for participating in a video that…

Mazaher Heydari is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity. 

In June 2024, Iranian security forces arrested Heydari, a Gonabadi Sufi who has advocated for women’s rights…