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Rhoda Jatau was detained for blasphemy.

On May 20, 2022, authorities in Bauchi state arrested Jatau after riots broke out in response to a perceived blasphemous message she sent on…

Isma’ila Sani Isah is detained for blasphemy.

In July 2021, authorities arrested Isah in Sokoto State after he was accused of making blasphemous posts against the Prophet Muhammad on…

Luka Binniyat was detained for his reporting on religious groups and religious freedom conditions. 

On November 4, 2021, authorities arrested Binniyat, a journalist for the Epoch Times, in…

Abdulazeez Inyass is imprisoned and sentenced to death for blasphemy.

In May 2015, Inyass, a cleric, allegedly said during a lecture that Sheikh Ibrahim Niasse, the founder of the Tijaniya…

Sheikh Abduljabar Nasiru Kabara is imprisoned and sentenced to death for blasphemy.

In July 2021, authorities arrested Kabara, a cleric, and charged him with blasphemy and incitement.…

Lee Soo Gil is detained for his religious activity.

In December 2001, authorities in China arrested Lee Soo Gil for his evangelizing activities and for assisting North Korean refugees…

Chang Man Sik is detained for his religious activity.

In July 2000, authorities in China arrested Chang Man Sik reportedly in relation to his religious activities. Chang Man Sik had…

Chung Yong Cheol is imprisoned for his religious activity.

On an unspecified date, authorities in China arrested 77 North Koreans, including Chung Yong Cheol, reportedly for studying the…

Joo Gwang Ho is detained for his religious activity.

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

Jang Moon Seok is imprisoned for his evangelizing activities.

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