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E92

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City Chun-dong MPS Labour Training Centre: 41° 22′ 55″ N, 128° 10′ 24″ E
Date modified
Jun 9, 2022
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E312

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Onsong County MPS Labour Training Centre: 42° 57′ 4″ N, 129° 58′ 46″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MPS Holding Centre: 41° 44′ 17″ N, 129° 43′ 22″ E
Date modified
Jun 9, 2022
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E354

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Asphyxiation
  • Beating with fists or feet
  • Beating with object
  • Deprivation of food
  • Deprivation of medical assistance
  • Deprivation of sleep
  • Deprivation of use of a toilet
  • Forced genital examination
  • Ingestion of polluted food
  • Open bathrooms
  • Prolonged restraint
  • Repeated actions of standing and sitting
  • Squat jumps
  • Suspension
  • Verbal abuse
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Changchun Chubei Penal Facility: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date modified
Jun 9, 2022
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E234

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Hyesan City Chun-dong MPS Labour Training Centre: 41° 22′ 55″ N, 128° 10′ 24″ E
Date modified
Jun 9, 2022
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E130

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Date modified
Jun 9, 2022
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E100

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Toksong County Culture Centre: 40° 18′ 57″ N, 128° 16′ 13″ E
Toksong County Labour Training Centre: 40° 17′ 6″ N, 128° 14′ 44″ E
Date modified
Jun 9, 2022
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E285

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
60-69
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Transferred to further penal facility
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Date modified
Jun 9, 2022
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E61

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City Chun-dong MPS Labour Training Centre: 41° 22′ 55″ N, 128° 10′ 24″ E
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date modified
Jun 9, 2022
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E79

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Musan County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 48″ N, 129° 13′ 8″ E
Date modified
Jun 9, 2022
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E228

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with object
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E229
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Hyesan City Yonpung-dong MPS Precinct: 41° 25′ 43″ N, 128° 12′ 47″ E
Hyesan City Chun-dong MPS Labour Training Centre: 41° 22′ 55″ N, 128° 10′ 24″ E
Date modified
Jun 9, 2022
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E464

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Withheld
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
20-29
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date modified
Jun 9, 2022
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E445

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Deprivation of medical assistance
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E442

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
Geolocation of violations
Baishan Penal Facility: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E441

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
  • Electrocution
  • Verbal abuse
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E231
Geolocation of violations
Longjing Border Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 16″ E
Hoeryong City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 44′ 17″ N, 129° 43′ 22″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MPS Holding Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E440

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E439

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
  • Beating with object
  • Ingestion of polluted food
  • Open bathrooms
  • Repeated actions of standing and sitting
  • Suspension
  • Verbal abuse
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Border Security Command
  • Ministry of State Security
  • Other North Korean organisation
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 45″ N, 128° 10′ 48″ E
Ryanggang Province Border Security Command Holding Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E438

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
70-79
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
  • Deprivation of sleep
  • Deprivation of use of a toilet
  • Ingestion of polluted food
  • Verbal abuse
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E436

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Refoulement
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
  • Other North Korean organisation
Identity of perpetrators
  • E273
  • E277
Geolocation of violations
Dunhua City Public Security Bureau: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 38″ N, 129° 47′ 24″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E435

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E434

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Refoulement
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
  • Beating with object
  • Deprivation of food
  • Deprivation of sleep
  • Positional torture
  • Repeated actions of standing and sitting
  • Squat jumps
  • Suspension
  • Waterboarding
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E272
Geolocation of violations
Changbai Border Detention Centre: 41° 25′ 14″ N, 128° 11′ 21″ E
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E433

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E430

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E429

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E428

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E427

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E426

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E420

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E418

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Pochon County MPS Office: 41° 31′ 39″ N, 128° 18′ 40″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E417

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E416

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E415

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E414

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E413

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E412

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E411

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E410

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E409

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E408

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E407

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E406

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E405

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E404

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E403

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E402

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E401

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E400

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
70-79
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E399

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E398

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E397

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E396

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
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E395

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E394

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
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E393

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
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E392

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
View

E391

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
View

E390

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
View

E389

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
View

E388

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
View

E387

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
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E386

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
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E385

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
View

E384

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
View

E383

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
View

E382

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
View

E381

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
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E380

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
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E379

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
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E378

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
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E377

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
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E376

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
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E375

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
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E374

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
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E373

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Other
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
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E372

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Other
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E371

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Other
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
30
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E362

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Positional torture
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E361

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Positional torture
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E360

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Positional torture
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E359

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Positional torture
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E358

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Positional torture
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E357

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 16″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MPS Holding Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E355

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E353

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Refoulement
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Changchun Chubei Penal Facility: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E352

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
  • Deprivation of food
  • Deprivation of medical assistance
  • Electrocution
  • Forced genital examination
  • Prolonged restraint
  • Waterboarding
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E348

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Deprivation of medical assistance
  • Forced abortion
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
  • Other North Korean organisation
Identity of perpetrators
  • E10
Geolocation of violations
Hunchun Border Detention Centre: 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 48′ 32″ N, 130° 11′ 60″ E
Kyongwon County Hospital: 42° 48′ 49″ N, 130° 12′ 2″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E344

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
  • 40-59
Number of victims in group
6
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E343

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
  • 40-59
Number of victims in group
6
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
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E338

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E337
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E336

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
70-79
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
  • Deprivation of food
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E322

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Samjiyon County Hospital: 41° 48′ 40″ N, 128° 19′ 1″ E
Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
Samjiyon County MSS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E314

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
60-69
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E308

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Deprivation of medical assistance
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Pukchong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E306

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
  • Unknown
Number of victims in group
6
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E305

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E297

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Pochon County MPS Office: 41° 31′ 39″ N, 128° 18′ 40″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E296

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Pochon County MPS Office: 41° 31′ 39″ N, 128° 18′ 40″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
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E295

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Pochon County MPS Office: 41° 31′ 39″ N, 128° 18′ 40″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
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E291

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Pochon County MPS Office: 41° 31′ 39″ N, 128° 18′ 40″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E290

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Pochon County MPS Office: 41° 31′ 39″ N, 128° 18′ 40″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
Victim
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E289

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Pochon County MPS Office: 41° 31′ 39″ N, 128° 18′ 40″ E
Date modified
Jun 8, 2022
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E283

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E282

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E281

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Hoeryong City MPS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 16″ E
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E280

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
  • 0-19
  • 40-59
Number of victims in group
5
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E279

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E274

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Positional torture
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E269

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Deprivation of medical assistance
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E252

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Deprivation of food
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E253
Geolocation of violations
Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E246

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
11-19
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Pukchong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E244

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Pukchong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E238

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Verbal abuse
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E239
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E233

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E223

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E219

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E218

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E213

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
  • Forced genital examination
  • Open bathrooms
  • Prolonged restraint
  • Verbal abuse
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Longjing Border Detention Centre: 41° 44′ 17″ N, 129° 43′ 22″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MPS Holding Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 46′ 5″ N, 129° 44′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E152

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 40° 4′ 41″ N, 124° 26′ 25″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E148

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
View

E145

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E138

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
View

E137

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Chongjin City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 57″ N, 129° 46′ 34″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E136

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E121

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 40° 4′ 41″ N, 124° 26′ 25″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
View

E119

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
  • Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E118

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E117

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
View

E116

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
Geolocation of violations
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
View

E115

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
View

E112

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
View

E111

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
View

E108

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
View

E107

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
View

E106

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
View

E105

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
View

E104

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
View

E103

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
View

E101

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E99

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
  • Beating with object
  • Deprivation of medical assistance
  • Forced genital examination
  • Ingestion of polluted food
  • Open bathrooms
  • Verbal abuse
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Identity of perpetrators
  • E214
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 40° 4′ 41″ N, 124° 26′ 25″ E
Kyongsong County MPS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E98

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Deprivation of medical assistance
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E97

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E96

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E88

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Samjiyon County MPS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E87

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Samjiyon County MPS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E80

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Refoulement
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Deprivation of food
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of Public Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Changchun Chubei Penal Facility: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
View

E77

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Denial of Right to Life
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Deprivation of food
  • Deprivation of medical assistance
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
View

E76

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Refoulement
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
12
Geolocation of violations
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E74

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 57″ N, 129° 46′ 34″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E65

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
60-69
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
View

E53

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E50

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E43

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E42

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Samjiyon County MPS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E36

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Other
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Kimjongsuk (Sinpa) County MSS Office: 41° 24′ 55″ N, 127° 46′ 37″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E14

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E13

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E12

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E11

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation of violations
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E9

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
  • 40-59
Number of victims in group
6
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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Kyongwon (Saebyol) County MPS Office

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation
42° 48′ 49″ N, 130° 12′ 2″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Location
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South Pyongan Provincial MPS Office

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Location
View

North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Office

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Location
View

North Pyongan Provincial MPS Office

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation
40° 5′ 47″ N, 124° 23′ 49″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Location
View

Yonsan County MSS Office

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Location
View

Sukchon County MPS Office

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Location
View

Sinuiju City MPS Office

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation
40° 6′ 7″ N, 124° 23′ 40″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Location
View

Sariwon City MPS Office

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Location
View

Pongsan County MPS Office

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Location
View

Samjiyon County MSS Office

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Location
View

Ryanggang Provincial MSS Office

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Location
View

Sariwon MSS Office

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation
38° 30′ 22″ N, 125° 44′ 38″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Location
View

Taedok MPS Office

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Location
View

E6

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious activities in China
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E5

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
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E2

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Status
Transferred to further penal facility
Identity of perpetrating organisations
  • Ministry of People's Security
  • Ministry of Public Security
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MPS Holding Centre: 41° 44′ 17″ N, 129° 43′ 22″ E
Date modified
Jun 2, 2022
Victim
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E16

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Sexual Violence Including Rape
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • Withheld
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
40-49
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E16) is a named male aged in his 40s in 2007. The perpetrator undertook sexual assault. The perpetrator was a ranking official at Ryanggang Provincial MPS detention centre. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 45″ N, 128° 10′ 48″ E
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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E294

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
50-59
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E294) is a named male in his 50s in 2010 and 160cm in height. The perpetrator was an MPS officer with the rank of Major in the Yonhungdong MPD precinct, Hyesan, Ryanggang province. The perpetrator lived in a known residence.

Date modified
May 30, 2022
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E271

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • Withheld
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
60-69
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E271) is a named male in his 60s in 2006. The perpetrator interrogated and physically assaulted and tortured E434. The perpetrator was in the Preliminary Examination Section and is now a Secretary/preliminary examiner at the Hyesan City MPS detention centre. His rank is now Major. The perpetrator attempted to force E434 to place their inked fingerprint on a statement admitting that the victim had attended church in China. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Victims of violation
  • E434
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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E270

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Withheld
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Lieutenant Colonel (Jungjwa)
Age range
70-79
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E270) is a named male in his 70s in 2008. The perpetrator was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Hyesan City MPS Counterespionage Bureau and stationed at Hyesan City MPS detention centre in 2008. The perpetrator undertook interrogations on the religious associations of prisoners. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Victims of violation
  • E434
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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E142

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
50-59
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E142) is a named male in his 50s. The perpetrator was a Guidance Officer in the Counterespionage Bureau of Pochon County MSS Branch. The perpetrator interrogated E447 on their religious associations and shackled E447 hands to a hot water pipe attached to a radiator in the investigation room of Pochon County MSS Office. The perpetrator physically struck the victim with a wooden club. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Pochon County MSS Office: 41° 31′ 37″ N, 128° 18′ 38″ E
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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E153

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
60-69
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E153) is a male aged in his 60s in 2002. The perpetrator was short in stature and had a heavy build. The perpetrator was an MSS Major at North Pyongan Provincial MSS detention centre and oversaw interrogations. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Geolocation of violations perpetrated
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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E27

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E27) is a named male. The perpetrator physically assaulted E26 at Hyesan City MPS detention centre in 2009. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Victims of violation
  • E26
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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E214

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
40-49
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E214) is a named male in his 40s in 2010 and 165cm in height. The perpetrator was an MSS Guidance Officer at North Pyongan provincial MSS detention centre. The perpetrator physically assaulted and attempted to force a confession of guilt from E99.

Victims of violation
  • E99
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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E258

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
30-39
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E258) is a named male in his 30s in 2016 and 172cm in height. The perpetrator was stationed at Ryanggang Provincial MSS detention centre in 2016 as a Guidance Officer in the Pre-trial Examination section with the rank of Captain. By 2019, the perpetrator had advanced to General Guidance Officer. The perpetrator interrogated E437 on their religious associations.

Victims of violation
  • E437
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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E259

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
50-59
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E259) is a male in his 50s in 2015. The perpetrator was an MSS Director in Sinpa County in 2015 and had their office at Sinpa County MSS detention centre. The perpetrator interrogated E437 in October 2015 about the victim’s religious affiliations and verbally abused the victim.

Victims of violation
  • E437
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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E260

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Female
Violations perpetrated
  • Abduction in Foreign Territory
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
  • Other Chinese organisation
Age range
40-49
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E260) is a female in her 40s in 2015. The perpetrator is a North Korean civilian. The perpetrator assisted the abduction of E437 in Shenyang and speaks fluent Mandarin. During the abduction of E437, the perpetrator informed MSS officials stationed in Sinpa County MSS detention centre of the location of the victim by phone.

Victims of violation
  • E437
MSS informant?
Yes
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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E444

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
60-69
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E444) is a male in his 60s and is 170cm in height. The perpetrator interrogated E435 in North Pyongan Provincial MSS detention centre and physically assaulted E435 by striking her in the face and verbally abusing her. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Victims of violation
  • E435
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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E231

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E231) is a male. The perpetrator was a Section Chief in the MSS Counterespionage Bureau at Hoeryong City MSS detention centre in 2003. The perpetrator tortured E441 in a steel cage. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Victims of violation
  • E441
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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E135

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E135) is a named male. The perpetrator was a correctional officer at Musan County MSS detention centre in 2005 and the son of an MSS Branch Director in Musan County in 2005. The perpetrator physically assaulted and broke each of the fingers of a victim who practised physiognomy. The perpetrator later became a prosecutor in Musan County. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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E120

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
  • Withheld
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
30-39
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E120) is a named male in his 30s in 2010 of 170cm in height. The perpetrator was an MPS Captain stationed at Chongori re-education camp No.12. The perpetrator oversaw Group 3 of prisoners which consisted of 1500 female prisoners. The perpetrator often wore sunglasses. The perpetrator was described as “brutal” by E357. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Victims of violation
  • E357
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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E71

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E71) is a male MPS Deputy Branch Director in Hyesan City in 2019. The perpetrator conducted the resident exposure meeting in Hyesan Square of E65, E66, E67, E68, E69, and E70 and announced their charges. Details are withheld for the victim’s safety.

Victims of violation
  • E65
  • E66
  • E67
  • E68
  • E69
  • E70
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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E75

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
30-39
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E75) is a male aged in his 30s in 2015. The perpetrator is an MSS official with the rank of Major. The perpetrator conducted interrogations of suspected Christians at Chongjin City MSS detention centre in 2015.

Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Chongjin City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 57″ N, 129° 46′ 34″ E
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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E83

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Lieutenant Colonel (Jungjwa)
Age range
60-69
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E83) is a named male aged in his 60s in 2012 and 170cm in height. The perpetrator was a Director at Kimjongsuk County MSS Branch with a rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The perpetrator oversaw the interrogation of E354 and E80. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Victims of violation
  • E354
  • E80
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Kimjongsuk (Sinpa) County MSS Office: 41° 24′ 55″ N, 127° 46′ 37″ E
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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E84

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
50-59
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E84) is a named male aged in his 50s in 2013. The perpetrator was a Director at Kimjongsuk County MSS Branch. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Victims of violation
  • E354
  • E80
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Kimjongsuk (Sinpa) County MSS Office: 41° 24′ 55″ N, 127° 46′ 37″ E
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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E86

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Lieutenant Colonel (Jungjwa)
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E86) is a named male of 184cm in height. The perpetrator held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel at Ryanggang Provincial MSS detention centre in 2011. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Victims of violation
  • E354
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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E675

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Prosecutor's Office
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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E867

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Border Security Command
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E683
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Perpetrator
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Kapsan County Prosecution Office

Responsible to organisation
  • Prosecutor's Office
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Location
View

Hyesan City Prosecution Office

Responsible to organisation
  • Prosecutor's Office
Geolocation
41° 18′ 37″ N, 128° 10′ 29″ E
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Location
View

Hoeryong City MSS Branch

Responsible to organisation
  • Military Security Command
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Location
View

Hoeryong City MPS Branch

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Geolocation
42° 25′ 50″ N, 129° 45′ 50″ E
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Location
View

Hoeryong City Tokhung-ri MPS Precinct

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Location
View

Dandong Border Detention Centre

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of Public Security
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Location
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Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25)

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Geolocation
41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Location
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Chongjin City Sunam District MPS Precinct

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Location
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Paekto Re-education Camp (No.3)

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Location
View

Ascom MSS Closed Detention Facility

Responsible to organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Date modified
May 30, 2022
Location
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E625

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
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E460

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E457
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
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E558

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
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E459

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Unknown
Victims of violation
  • E456
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
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E503

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
30-39
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
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E557

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
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E559

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
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E566

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
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E627

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
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E560

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Correctional Officer (Gyeho)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
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E568

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Female
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
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E567

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
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E572

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E573

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
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E651

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E641

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
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E644

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E645

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Colonel (Sangjwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E646

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E649

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E647

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E648

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E676

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E650

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E673

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E652

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E653

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E674

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E677

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E684

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E693

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E678

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E689

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Prosecutor's Office
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E685

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E686

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E691

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E690

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E735

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E739

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E692

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E694

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E707

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E708

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E704
  • E705
  • E706
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E709

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E733

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E779

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E753

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E754

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E778

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E760

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Ryanggang Provincial MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 45″ N, 128° 10′ 48″ E
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E609

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E780

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E812

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E781

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E786

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Other North Korean organisation
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E787

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E788

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E882

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E862

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E873

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Private (Byongsa)
Age range
Withheld
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E891

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E886

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E883

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E813

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E825

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E860

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E861

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Other
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E874

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Lieutenant (Jungwi)
Age range
Withheld
Geolocation of violations perpetrated
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E828

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E829

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Unknown
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Perpetrator
View

Unknown Locations

Date modified
Oct 27, 2021
Location
View

E303

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Senior Lieutenant (Sangwi)
Age range
60-69
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E303) is a male in his 60s and 178cm in height. The perpetrator was a senior lieutenant at Yonpungdong MPS Precinct and arrested E228 in 2011 after being informed that the victim was a shaman.

Victims of violation
  • E228
Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E292

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Age range
50-59
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E292) is a named male in his 50s in 2010 and 160cm in height. The perpetrator was the handler for E309 and collected information on citizens who adhered to shamanism.

Victims of violation
  • E309
Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
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E226

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Female
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Other North Korean organisation
Age range
50-59
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E226) is a named female aged in her 50s in 2011. The perpetrator is an attorney and disregarded due process and national law to argue that E439 be imprisoned for religious crimes.

Victims of violation
  • E439
Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
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E261

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
Chinese
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Abduction in Foreign Territory
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
  • Other Chinese organisation
Age range
30-39
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E261) is a male in his 30s in 2015. The perpetrator is a Chinese civilian. The perpetrator abducted E437 in Shenyang and physically escorted the victim to a waiting car. The perpetrator delivered the victim to MSS officials close to the Amnok River.

Victims of violation
  • E437
Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E25

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Border Security Command
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E25) was a male. The perpetrator was a ranking official at Border Security Command and arrested E455. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Victims of violation
  • E23
Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
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E33

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Withheld
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E33) is a named male. The perpetrator was a named MSS rank and conducted interrogations of persons suspected of religious practice at a named facility. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Victims of violation
  • E32
Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E34

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Withheld
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E34) is a named male. The perpetrator was a named MPS rank and conducted interrogations of persons suspected of religious practice at a named facility. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Victims of violation
  • E32
Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E257

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Female
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Refoulement
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
40-49
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E257) was a named female in her 40s in 2016. The perpetrator was a civilian and an MSS informant assigned to an ethnic-Korean church in Shenyang, China. The perpetrator reported E437 to MSS officials for attending church and residing in China. The perpetrator was later arrested and refouled and now resides in a known dwelling in a known location in North Korea.

Victims of violation
  • E437
MSS informant?
Yes
Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E262

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
Chinese
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Abduction in Foreign Territory
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
  • Other Chinese organisation
Age range
30-39
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E262) is a male in his 30s in 2015. The perpetrator is a Chinese civilian. The perpetrator abducted E437 in Shenyang and physically escorted the victim to a waiting car. The perpetrator delivered the victim to MSS officials close to the Amnok River.

Victims of violation
  • E437
Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E264

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
Chinese
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Abduction in Foreign Territory
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
  • Other Chinese organisation
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E264) is a male. The perpetrator is a Chinese civilian. The perpetrator flagged down the car that transported E437 from Shenyang to a location on the Amnok River where MSS officers had crossed into Chinese territory and were waiting for E437 to be delivered.

Victims of violation
  • E437
Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E263

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
Chinese
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Abduction in Foreign Territory
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
  • Other Chinese organisation
Age range
30-39
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E263) is a male in his 30s in 2015. The perpetrator is a Chinese civilian. The perpetrator abducted E437 in Shenyang and physically escorted the victim to a waiting car and drove the victim to MSS officials. The perpetrator delivered the victim to MSS officials close to the Amnok River.

Victims of violation
  • E437
Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E449

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Withheld
Association with organisation
  • Border Security Command
Age range
30-39
Condensed summary

Certain information is withheld.

Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E73

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Korean People's Army
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E73) is a male. The perpetrator was an MSS official assigned to a KPA unit in Ryanggang province and later to a named position in Wonsan, Kangwon province. The perpetrator arrested 37 religious adherents.

Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
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E102

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Korean People's Army
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E102) was a male in a KPA unit in Sariwon, North Hwanghae province. The perpetrator discovered a bible on a victim in 1998. The perpetrator received a reward. The perpetrator later escaped to South Korea, but returned to North Korea and now lives in a known location. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.

Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
View

E488

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Captain (Taewi)
Age range
40-49
Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
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E313

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
Unknown
Condensed summary

The perpetrator (E313) was a male. The perpetrator had attended a church in China and had later become an MSS informant. The perpetrator was assigned to E51 and their family. The perpetrator attempted to entrap E51 during an act of prayer. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.

Victims of violation
  • E51
MSS informant?
Yes
Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
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E526

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
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E528

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
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E527

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of State Security
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
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E551

Name of perpetrator retained?
No
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Withheld
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
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E529

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Brigader General (Tawjwa)
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
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E581

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Age range
Withheld
Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
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E621

Name of perpetrator retained?
Yes
Nationality
North Korean
Gender
Male
Violations perpetrated
  • Forced Labour
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Association with organisation
  • Ministry of People's Security
Rank
Major (Sojwa)
Age range
Withheld
Victims of violation
  • E619
Date modified
Oct 25, 2021
Perpetrator
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