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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
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

E131

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
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Samjiyon County MPS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Samjiyon County MPS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
Victim

E457

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Verbal abuse
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MPS Labour Training Centre: 42° 57′ 4″ N, 129° 58′ 46″ E
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Victim

E484

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
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
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E492

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Withheld
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

E493

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Withheld
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

E494

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Withheld
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

E507

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Forced Labour
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Sinuiju City MPS Office: 40° 6′ 7″ N, 124° 23′ 40″ E
Victim

E596

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
Victim

E702

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 Right to Life
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Deceased
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E719

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Other
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E800

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 Fair Trial
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
4
Victim

E844

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
  • Refoulement
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Ingestion of polluted food
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Victim

E831

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim

E631

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E635

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Samjiyon County MPS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
Victim

E799

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 Fair Trial
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E804

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-2 years
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Transferred to further penal facility
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MPS Holding Centre: 41° 44′ 17″ N, 129° 43′ 22″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

E19

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
  • Forced abortion
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Baishan Penal Facility: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

E139

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • 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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Samjiyon County MPS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
Victim

E437

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • Attending a place of worship
  • 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
  • Beating with fists or feet
  • Beating with object
  • Deprivation of sleep
  • Verbal abuse
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Kimjongsuk (Sinpa) County MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

E48

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Attending a place of worship
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

E134

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 Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E125

Religious or belief association
  • Other religion or belief
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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Changchun Chubei Penal Facility: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Musan County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 48″ N, 129° 13′ 8″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City Chun-dong MPS Labour Training Centre: 41° 22′ 55″ N, 128° 10′ 24″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

E483

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E495

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Withheld
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

E500

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E514

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E515

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E520

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E521

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E522

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with object
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E543

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 Fair Trial
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Deceased
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Victim

E552

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Victim

E564

Religious or belief association
  • Cheondogyo
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E575

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E576

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E577

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E578

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E592

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Victim

E610

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E632

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E682

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E688

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E706

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E710

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Samjiyon County MPS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
Victim

E718

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E727

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E730

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Other
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E731

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
0-10
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Other
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E732

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
0-10
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Other
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E745

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E746

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Victim

E748

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Musan County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 48″ N, 129° 13′ 8″ E
Victim

E751

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Fair Trial
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E764

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E607

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E771

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E772

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Group of victims
Yes
Victim

E773

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Group of victims
Yes
Victim

E774

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Group of victims
Yes
Victim

E814

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
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Group of victims
Yes
Victim

E820

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E887

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E888

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with object
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E830

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Transferred to further penal facility
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

E154

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Sinuiju City MPS Office: 40° 6′ 7″ N, 124° 23′ 40″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

E513

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E752

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
1-12 months
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
Victim

E151

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
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E123

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
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

E67

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 Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E68

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 Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E69

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 Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E70

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 Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E512

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E547

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Other
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E548

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Other
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E561

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E586

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City Yonpung-dong MPS Precinct: 41° 25′ 43″ N, 128° 12′ 47″ E
Victim

E589

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E681

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E725

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 Fair Trial
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E759

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 Fair Trial
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E487

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E26

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
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Victim

E549

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
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E485

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
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
3-5 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E304

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
6-10 years
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
6-10 years
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
6-10 years
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E66

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 Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
6-10 years
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
6-10 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

E458

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Verbal abuse
Length of detention
6-10 years
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Victim

E671

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 Fair Trial
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
6-10 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
Victim

E703

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
6-10 years
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E149

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
Length of detention
6-10 years
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Sinuiju City MPS Office: 40° 6′ 7″ N, 124° 23′ 40″ E
Victim

E241

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
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
Length of detention
6-10 years
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 46′ 5″ N, 129° 44′ 17″ E
Victim

E611

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 Fair Trial
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
6-10 years
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E140

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
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
Length of detention
11-20 years
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
11-20 years
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

E356

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
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
Length of detention
11-20 years
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim

E150

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E46

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
Victim

E237

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Victim

E114

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Changchun Chubei Penal Facility: 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
Victim

E113

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

E57

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

E64

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

E456

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Refoulement
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Onsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
Victim

E478

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Refoulement
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Victim

E498

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
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

E499

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Withheld
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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

E620

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Withheld
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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E665

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Victim

E723

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Other
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Refoulement
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Victim

E724

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Other
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Victim

E728

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
60-69
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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E729

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Victim

E762

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Withheld
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E815

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Withheld
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E807

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Withheld
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E864

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
Victim

E865

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
Victim

E875

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E876

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Sharing religious beliefs
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Deceased
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
Victim

E486

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious activities in China
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Indefinite
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Less than one month
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E309

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Less than one month
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E141

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
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
Length of detention
Less than one month
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
Less than one month
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim

E550

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Less than one month
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E555

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Length of detention
Less than one month
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

E556

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
Withheld
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Less than one month
Status
Unknown
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City Prosecution Office: 41° 18′ 37″ N, 128° 10′ 29″ E
Victim

E619

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Forced Labour
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Length of detention
Less than one month
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E636

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Less than one month
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Samjiyon County MPS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
Victim

E768

Religious or belief association
  • Other religion or belief
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Positional torture
Length of detention
Less than one month
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E770

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
30-39
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Less than one month
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Group of victims
Yes
Victim

E809

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Less than one month
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E823

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Less than one month
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E827

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
50-59
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Length of detention
Less than one month
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

E443

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Arrest based on informant
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Less than one month
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City Yonpung-dong MPS Precinct: 41° 25′ 43″ N, 128° 12′ 47″ E
Victim

E349

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
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
  • Deprivation of sleep
  • Needle poke under fingernails
Length of detention
Less than one month
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
Less than one month
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E616

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
60-69
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Possessing religious items
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Less than one month
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E791

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Sexual Violence Including Rape
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Less than one month
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E880

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Torture or Cruel, Inhuman and Degrading Treatment
Forms of torture experienced
  • Beating with fists or feet
Length of detention
Less than one month
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Group of victims
Yes
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Victim

E8

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Contact with religious persons
  • 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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

E20

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
11-19
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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Meeting Hall of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea: 39° 1′ 23″ N, 125° 46′ 41″ E
Victim

E22

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Other
  • Unidentified religious activities
Violations experienced
  • Arbitrary Deprivation of Liberty
  • Denial of Freedom of Religion or Belief
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E17

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Other
  • 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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

E23

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Withheld
Age range
Unknown
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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

E275

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Group of victims
Yes
Victim

E143

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E144

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Group of victims
Yes
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

E29

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
11-19
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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E30

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Detained
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Kimjongsuk (Sinpa) County MSS Office: 41° 24′ 55″ N, 127° 46′ 37″ E
Victim

E39

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E221

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
80-89
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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
  • 0-19
  • 20-39
  • 40-59
  • 80-99
Number of victims in group
4
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
Victim

E245

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
Unknown
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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

E132

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
Age range
Unknown
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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E124

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • 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 food
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
North Pyongan Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 40° 4′ 41″ N, 124° 26′ 25″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
Victim

E110

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E109

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Dandong Border Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
Victim

E59

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
40-49
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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

E54

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
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
Victim

E56

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
  • Prolonged restraint
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Chongjin City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 57″ N, 129° 46′ 34″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Death in custody
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Changchun Chubei Penal Facility: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
Victim

E85

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
20-29
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
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
Victim

E89

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Group of victims
Yes
Number of victims in group
4
Victim

E90

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E91

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Male
Age range
11-19
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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

E93

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Right to Life
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan Airfield: 41° 22′ 41″ N, 128° 12′ 19″ E
Victim

E94

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Right to Life
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan Airfield: 41° 22′ 41″ N, 128° 12′ 19″ E
Victim

E95

Religious or belief association
  • Shamanism
Gender
Female
Age range
40-49
Reason for deprivation of liberty
  • Religious practice
Violations experienced
  • Denial of Right to Life
Forms of torture experienced
  • N/A
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Executed
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan Airfield: 41° 22′ 41″ N, 128° 12′ 19″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
Victim

E155

Religious or belief association
  • Christianity
Gender
Female
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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Released from all facilities
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Geolocation of violations
Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
Victim

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
Length of detention
Unknown
Status
Unknown
Identity of perpetrating organisations
Group of victims
Yes
Age ranges for group of victims
  • 40-59
Number of victims in group
6
Victim

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