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A Jen is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

In October 2015, authorities arrested Jen for participating in a religious group not approved by the government.  Authorities…

A Kuin was imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

In 2013, authorities arrested Kuin, a member of the unregistered Ha Mon Catholic Church, after he attended a prayer gathering…

Runh was imprisoned for his religious activity.

In 2012, authorities arrested Runh, a house-church leader, in relation to his activities with the unregistered Ha Mon Catholic Church. …

A Tach is imprisoned for his religious belief and activity.

In 2012, authorities arrested Tach in relation to his activities with the unregistered Ha Mon Catholic Church.  Authorities…

Jimmy Lai's imprisonment inhibits religious freedom advocacy.

On August 10, 2020, Lai, a media mogul, democracy activist, and advocate of religious freedom, was arrested from his home in…

Stan Swamy was detained and died in state custody for his civil society work helping religious communities.

On October 8, 2020, the National Investigation Agency arrested Swamy, a Jesuit…

Shehzad Masih is imprisoned and sentenced to death for blasphemy.

In July 2017, authorities arrested Masih - a minor at the time - after a coworker and another individual accused him of…

Nadeem James is imprisoned and sentenced to death for blasphemy. 

On July 12, 2016, authorities arrested James after he was accused of forwarding allegedly blasphemous content to a friend…

Maira Shahbaz was forced to renounce her faith.

In late April 2020, Shahbaz - 14 years old at the time - was abducted at gunpoint by three men and forced to convert religions and marry one…

Huma Younus was forced to renounce her faith.

On October 10, 2019, Younus - 14 years old at the time - was abducted, forcibly converted, and coerced into marrying her abductor.  Her family…