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Border Security Command is responsible for patrolling the northern border region. Guards may search and arrest individuals on the spot if there is a suspicion of their having crossed, or intending to cross, the border without authorisation. As far as cases related to religious freedom violations are concerned, these guards do not play a specialised role but have been documented as arresting and subjecting those who are caught in possession of Bibles to torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment. Where there is a need for further investigation and processing of an individual after an arrest, suspects are handed over to other enforcement authorities by Border Security Command.
- Responsible to organisation
- Ministry of People's Security
- Responsible to organisation
- Ministry of Public Security
- Geolocation
- 41° 25′ 14″ N, 128° 11′ 21″ E
- Responsible to organisation
- Ministry of People's Security
- Responsible to organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation
- 41° 47′ 57″ N, 129° 46′ 34″ E
- Responsible to organisation
- Ministry of People's Security
- Responsible to organisation
- Other North Korean organisation
- Geolocation
- 41° 47′ 24″ N, 129° 46′ 5″ E
- Responsible to organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation
- 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
- Responsible to organisation
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation
- 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Executed
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongjin City Sunam Market: 41° 47′ 24″ N, 129° 46′ 5″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 60-69
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious activities in China, Sharing religious beliefs
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Transferred to further penal facility
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security
- Geolocation of violations
- North Hamgyong Provincial MPS Holding Centre: 41° 44′ 17″ N, 129° 43′ 22″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of People's Security
- Rank
- Private
- Age range
- 30-39
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E3) is a male aged in his 20s in 2004. He had a slim build and was 160cm tall. He wore 1 epaulet on one shoulder and 1 epaulet on the collar. Neither epaulet had a star. The perpetrator kicked E312 in the stomach and struck E312's body. He verbally abused E312 by calling her “Bitch” and used other sexually degrading verbal abuse. The perpetrator was witnessed by E312 physically and verbally assaulting other victims. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Victims of violation
- E312
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- North Hamgyong Provincial MPS Holding Centre: 41° 44′ 17″ N, 129° 43′ 22″ E
- 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 fair trial , Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Denial of right to life
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Executed
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan Market: 41° 23′ 56″ N, 128° 9′ 50″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China, Sharing religious beliefs
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Age ranges for group of victims
- 40-59
- Number of victims in group
- 6
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Forced abortion, Withheld
- Association with organisation
- Other North Korean organisation
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E10) is a named male doctor who induced an abortion of E348 in Kyongwon County Hospital at a named date in 2008. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.
- Victims of violation
- E348
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Kyongwon County Hospital: 42° 48′ 32″ N, 130° 11′ 60″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Executed
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 30-39
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Possessing religious items, Sharing religious beliefs
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ ERyanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Other North Korean organisation
- Age range
- 50-59
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E15) is a named male aged in his 50s in 2007. He was a ranking official at Ryanggang Provincial Prosecution Bureau and has since been promoted to a known rank in a known location. The perpetrator oversaw the interrogation of suspects suspected of shamanism and perpetrated violations against E448. The perpetrator conducted interrogations of E448 alone in a room between 01:00-02:00 for 15 days. When E448 denied an allegation, the perpetrator physically struck the victim and yanked their hair. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Ryanggang Provincial Prosecution Office: 41° 23′ 56″ N, 128° 10′ 33″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Sexual violence including rape , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment , Withheld
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of People's Security
- Rank
- Captain (Taewi)
- Age range
- 40-49
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E16) is a named male aged in his 40s in 2007. The perpetrator undertook sexually assault. The perpetrator was a ranking official at Ryanggang Provincial MPS pre-trial detention centre. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Ryanggang Provincial MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 45″ N, 128° 10′ 48″ E
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 0-10
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Age ranges for group of victims
- Unknown
- Number of victims in group
- 6
- 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
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Meeting Hall of the General Federation of Trade Unions of Korea: 39° 1′ 23″ N, 125° 46′ 41″ E
- 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
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Border Security Command
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Association with organisation
- Border Security Command
- Age range
- Unknown
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E25) was a male. The perpetrator was a ranking official at Border Security Command and arrested E455. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.
- Victims of violation
- E23
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of People's Security
- Age range
- Unknown
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E27) is a named male. The perpetrator physically assaulted E26 at Hyesan City MPS pre-trial detention centre in 2009. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.
- Victims of violation
- E26
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 60-69
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 2
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Unknown
- 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
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of State Security
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Withheld
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Age range
- Unknown
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E33) is a named male. The perpetrator was a named MSS rank and conducted interrogations of persons suspected of religious practice at a named facility. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.
- Victims of violation
- E32
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Withheld
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of People's Security
- Age range
- Unknown
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E34) is a named male. The perpetrator was a named MPS rank and conducted interrogations of persons suspected of religious practice at a named facility. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.
- Victims of violation
- E32
- 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 , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Beating with fists or feet
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Other
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Kimjongsuk (Sinpa) County MSS Office: 41° 24′ 55″ N, 127° 46′ 37″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 30-39
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Death in custody
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Samjiyon County MPS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Unknown
- 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 , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Beating with fists or feet
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Possessing religious items
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Executed
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Samjiyon County Hospital: 41° 48′ 40″ N, 128° 19′ 1″ E
- 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
- Status
- Death in custody
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
- 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
- Denial of right to life, Refoulement
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Executed
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- 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
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 30-39
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Arrest based on informant, Attending a place of worship, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Death in custody
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 60-69
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Arrest based on informant, Contact with religious persons
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Deceased
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Military Security Command
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 20-29
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Arrest based on informant, Contact with religious persons, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Korean People's Army
- 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
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Age range
- Unknown
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E58) is a named male. The perpetrator was an MSS Guidance Officer at Ryanggang Provincial MSS holding centre. A known family member of the perpetrator was a Political Director in Taehongdan County, Ryanggang province. The perpetrator oversaw torture of prisoners. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.
- Victims of violation
- E56
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Refoulement
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Age range
- Unknown
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E60) was an MSS official at Onsong County MSS pre-trial detention centre. The perpetrator oversaw the interrogation of E353 in 2018 relating to their religious associations in China.
- Victims of violation
- E353
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan City Chun-dong MPS Labour Training Centre: 41° 22′ 55″ N, 128° 10′ 24″ EHyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Rank
- Colonel
- Age range
- Unknown
- Condensed summary
Certain details are withheld.
- 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
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Korean People's Army, Ministry of State Security
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 60-69
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of fair trial , Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- 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
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- 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
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- 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
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- 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
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- 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
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of fair trial , Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of People's Security
- Age range
- Unknown
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E71) is a male MPS Vice Director in Hyesan City in 2019. The perpetrator conducted the resident exposure meeting in Hyesan Square of E65, E66, E67, E68, E69, and E70 and announced their charges. Details are withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Association with organisation
- Korean People's Army
- Age range
- Unknown
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E73) is a male. The perpetrator was an MSS official assigned to a KPA unit in Ryanggang province and later to a named position in Wonsan, Kangwon province. The perpetrator arrested 37 religious adherents.
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongjin City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 57″ N, 129° 46′ 34″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Rank
- Major
- Age range
- 30-39
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E75) is a male aged in his 30s in 2015. The perpetrator is an MSS official with the rank of Major. The perpetrator conducted interrogations of suspected Christians at Chongjin City MSS pre-trial detention centre in 2015.
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Chongjin City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 57″ N, 129° 46′ 34″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 30-39
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Refoulement, Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 12
- Geolocation of violations
- Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 60-69
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Denial of right to life, Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Deprivation of food, Deprivation of medical assistance
- Status
- Death in custody
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Refoulement, Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Age range
- Unknown
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E78) was a male and a Section Chief assigned to Musan County MSS Counterespionage Bureau. The perpetrator conducted the interrogations of E76 and E77.
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Musan County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 48″ N, 129° 13′ 8″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 30-39
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Refoulement, Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Deprivation of food
- Status
- Death in custody
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Changchun Chubei Penal Facility: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Refoulement, Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Rank
- Major
- Age range
- 40-49
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E81) is a named male in his 40s in 2010 and is 175cm tall. The perpetrator interrogated E80 and was stationed at a known facility and promoted to a known position at a known and different facility in Kimjongsuk County. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Victims of violation
- E80
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Kimjongsuk (Sinpa) County MSS Office: 41° 24′ 55″ N, 127° 46′ 37″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Rank
- Major
- Age range
- Unknown
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E82) is a named male. The perpetrator interrogated E80 and was stationed at a known facility. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Victims of violation
- E80
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Kimjongsuk (Sinpa) County MSS Office: 41° 24′ 55″ N, 127° 46′ 37″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Rank
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Age range
- 60-69
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E83) is a named male aged in his 60s in 2012 and 170cm in height. The perpetrator was a Director at Kimjongsuk County MSS Office with a rank of Lieutenant Colonel. The perpetrator oversaw the interrogation of E354 and E80. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Kimjongsuk (Sinpa) County MSS Office: 41° 24′ 55″ N, 127° 46′ 37″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Age range
- 50-59
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E84) is a named male aged in his 50s in 2013. The perpetrator was a Director at Kimjongsuk County MSS Office. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Kimjongsuk (Sinpa) County MSS Office: 41° 24′ 55″ N, 127° 46′ 37″ E
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Rank
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Age range
- Unknown
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E86) is a named male of 184cm in height. The perpetrator held the rank of Lieutenant Colonel at Ryanggang Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre in 2011. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Victims of violation
- E354
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Death in custody
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Samjiyon County MPS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Samjiyon County MPS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Korean People's Army, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 4
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan City Chun-dong MPS Labour Training Centre: 41° 22′ 55″ N, 128° 10′ 24″ E
- 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
- Status
- Executed
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan Airfield: 41° 22′ 41″ N, 128° 12′ 19″ E
- 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
- Status
- Executed
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan Airfield: 41° 22′ 41″ N, 128° 12′ 19″ E
- 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
- Status
- Executed
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan Airfield: 41° 22′ 41″ N, 128° 12′ 19″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 20-29
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 30-39
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 30-39
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Deprivation of medical assistance
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Beating with fists or feet, Beating with object, Deprivation of medical assistance, Forced genital examination, Ingestion of polluted food, Open bathrooms, Verbal abuse
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 40° 4′ 41″ N, 124° 26′ 25″ EKyongsong County MPS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Toksong County Culture Centre: 40° 18′ 57″ N, 128° 16′ 13″ EToksong County Labour Training Centre: 40° 17′ 6″ N, 128° 14′ 44″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Association with organisation
- Korean People's Army
- Age range
- Unknown
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E102) was a male in a KPA unit in Sariwon, North Hwanghae province. The perpetrator discovered a bible on a victim in 1998. The perpetrator received a reward. The perpetrator later escaped to South Korea, but returned to North Korea and now lives in a known location. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 30-39
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious activities in China, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 20-29
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious activities in China, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Executed
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 20-29
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 20-29
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 20-29
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 20-29
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Death in custody
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 20-29
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Death in custody
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- 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 freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 30-39
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
- 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
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- 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
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Changchun Chubei Penal Facility: 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs, Unidentified religious activities
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment , Withheld
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of People's Security
- Rank
- Captain (Taewi)
- Age range
- 30-39
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E120) is a named male in his 30s in 2010 of 170cm in height. The perpetrator was an MPS Captain stationed at Chongori long-term re-education camp No.12. The perpetrator oversaw Group 3 of prisoners which consisted of 1500 female prisoners. The perpetrator often wore sunglasses. The perpetrator was described as “brutal” by E357. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Victims of violation
- E357
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Chongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 30-39
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Possessing religious items
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 40° 4′ 41″ N, 124° 26′ 25″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment , Withheld
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Rank
- Junior Lieutenant (Sowi)
- Age range
- 20-29
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E122) is a male aged in his 20s in 2018 and 168cm in height. The perpetrator was an MSS Junior Lieutenant stationed at North Pyongan Provincial MSS holding centre. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 40° 4′ 41″ N, 124° 26′ 25″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 60-69
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment , Withheld
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Rank
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Age range
- Unknown
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E127) is a named male of 162cm in height. The perpetrator was stationed at Ryanggang Provincial MSS holding centre and had a rank denoted by 2 stripes and 2 stars. The perpetrator interrogated E446 on their associations with religion. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- 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
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security, Workers' Party of Korea
- Geolocation of violations
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Other religion or belief
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice, Unidentified religious activities
- Violations experienced
- Denial of right to life
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Executed
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan Airfield: 41° 22′ 41″ N, 128° 12′ 19″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Executed
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Border Security Command
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Withheld
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Workers' Party of Korea
- 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
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Rank
- Other
- Age range
- Unknown
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E135) is a named male. The perpetrator was a correctional officer at Musan County MSS pre-trial detention centre in 2005 and the son of an MSS Director in Musan County in 2005. The perpetrator physically assaulted and broke each of the fingers of a victim who practised physiognomy. The perpetrator later became a prosecutor in Musan County. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Possessing religious items
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 30-39
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Possessing religious items
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ EChongjin City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 57″ N, 129° 46′ 34″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
- 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
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
- 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
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- 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
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Age range
- 50-59
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E142) is a named male in his 50s. The perpetrator was a Guidance Officer in the Counterespionage Bureau of Pochon County MSS Office. The perpetrator interrogated E447 on their religious associations and shackled E447 hands to a hot water pipe attached to a radiator in the investigation room of Pochon County MSS Office. The perpetrator physically struck the victim with a wooden club. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Pochon County MSS Office: 41° 31′ 37″ N, 128° 18′ 38″ E
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Possessing religious items
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of fair trial , Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- North Pyongan Provincial Grand Theatre Square: 40° 5′ 55″ N, 124° 23′ 30″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Possessing religious items, 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- North Pyongan Provincial Grand Theatre Square: 40° 5′ 55″ N, 124° 23′ 30″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 60-69
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Other North Korean organisation
- Geolocation of violations
- Sinuiju City MPS Office: 40° 6′ 7″ N, 124° 23′ 40″ E
- 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
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 20-29
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 40° 4′ 41″ N, 124° 26′ 25″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Rank
- Major
- Age range
- 60-69
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E153) is a male aged in his 60s in 2002. The perpetrator was short in stature and had a heavy build. The perpetrator was an MSS Major at North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre and oversaw interrogations. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Sinuiju City MPS Office: 40° 6′ 7″ N, 124° 23′ 40″ E
- 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
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 30-39
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Executed
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 20-29
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Beating with fists or feet, Forced genital examination, Open bathrooms, Prolonged restraint, Verbal abuse
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Longjing Border Detention Centre: 41° 44′ 17″ N, 129° 43′ 22″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MPS Holding Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ EOnsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ EHoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 46′ 5″ N, 129° 44′ 17″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Age range
- 40-49
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E214) is a named male in his 40s in 2010 and 165cm in height. The perpetrator was an MSS Guidance Officer at North Pyongan provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre. The perpetrator physically assaulted and attempted to force a confession of guilt from E99.
- Victims of violation
- E99
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 30-39
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious activities in China, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Age ranges for group of victims
- 0-19, 20-39, 40-59, 80-99
- Number of victims in group
- 4
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Female
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of fair trial , Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Association with organisation
- Other North Korean organisation
- Age range
- 50-59
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E226) is a named female aged in her 50s in 2011. The perpetrator is an attorney and disregarded due process and national law to argue that E439 be imprisoned for religious crimes.
- Victims of violation
- E439
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 60-69
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Beating with object
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ EHyesan City Yonpung-dong MPS Precinct: 41° 25′ 43″ N, 128° 12′ 47″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of People's Security
- Age range
- Unknown
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E229) is a named male MPS Guidance Officer. The perpetrator was stationed at Yonpungdong MPS precinct in 2010. The perpetrator assaulted E228 and arrested E443 for shamanistic acts. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Hyesan City Yonpung-dong MPS Precinct: 41° 25′ 43″ N, 128° 12′ 47″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Rank
- Other
- Age range
- Unknown
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E231) is a male. The perpetrator was a Section Chief in the MSS Counterespionage Bureau at Hoeryong City MSS pre-trial detention centre in 2003. The perpetrator tortured E441 in a steel cage. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Victims of violation
- E441
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Hoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 30-39
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice, Sharing religious beliefs
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Beating with fists or feet
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ EChongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 60-69
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ ERyanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ EHyesan City Chun-dong MPS Labour Training Centre: 41° 22′ 55″ N, 128° 10′ 24″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 20-29
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Possessing religious items
- Violations experienced
- Denial of right to life
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Executed
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- 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
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 20-29
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Verbal abuse
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Rank
- Junior Lieutenant (Sowi)
- Age range
- 40-49
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E239) is a named male aged in his 40s in 2009 and 168-170cm in height. The perpetrator was a Junior Lieutenant at North Hamgyong Provincial MSS holding centre between at least 2009-2012 and was in Group 1 of correctional officers. The perpetrator verbally abused and physically assaulted E239. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.
- Victims of violation
- E238
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 46′ 5″ N, 129° 44′ 17″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Rank
- Lieutenant
- Age range
- 40-49
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E240) is a named male in his 40s. He was an MSS correctional officer with the rank of Lieutenant at North Hamgyong Provincial MSS holding centre between 2009-2012. The perpetrator committed physical assault. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 46′ 5″ N, 129° 44′ 17″ E
- 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
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 46′ 5″ N, 129° 44′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 20-29
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Possessing religious items
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Executed
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Musan Market: 42° 13′ 42″ N, 129° 13′ 25″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Beating with fists or feet
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Pukchong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ EOnsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS Holding Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 11-19
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Pukchong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ ETumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Possessing religious items
- Violations experienced
- Denial of right to life
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Executed
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Border Security Command, Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan Airfield: 41° 22′ 41″ N, 128° 12′ 19″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 30-39
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Possessing religious items
- Violations experienced
- Denial of right to life
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Executed
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan Airfield: 41° 22′ 41″ N, 128° 12′ 19″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Deprivation of food
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Rank
- Captain (Taewi)
- Age range
- 40-49
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E253) is a named correctional officer with the rank of Captain. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Victims of violation
- E252
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Female
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Refoulement
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Age range
- 40-49
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E257) was a named female in her 40s in 2016. The perpetrator was a civilian and an MSS informant assigned to an ethnic-Korean church in Shenyang, China. The perpetrator reported E437 to MSS officials for attending church and residing in China. The perpetrator was later arrested and refouled and now resides in a known dwelling in a known location in North Korea.
- Victims of violation
- E437
- MSS informant?
- Yes
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Rank
- Captain (Taewi)
- Age range
- 30-39
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E258) is a named male in his 30s in 2016 and 172cm in height. The perpetrator was stationed at Ryanggang Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre in 2016 as a Guidance Officer in the Pre-trial Examination section with the rank of Captain. By 2019, the perpetrator had advanced to General Guidance Officer. The perpetrator interrogated E437 on their religious associations.
- Victims of violation
- E437
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Age range
- 50-59
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E259) is a male in his 50s in 2015. The perpetrator was an MSS Director in Sinpa County in 2015 and had their office at Sinpa County MSS pre-trial detention centre. The perpetrator interrogated E437 in October 2015 about the victim’s religious affiliations and verbally abused the victim.
- Victims of violation
- E437
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Female
- Violations perpetrated
- Abduction in foreign territory, Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security, Other Chinese organisation
- Age range
- 40-49
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E260) is a female in her 40s in 2015. The perpetrator is a North Korean civilian. The perpetrator assisted the abduction of E437 in Shenyang and speaks fluent Mandarin. During the abduction of E437, the perpetrator informed MSS officials stationed in Sinpa County MSS pre-trial detention centre of the location of the victim by phone.
- Victims of violation
- E437
- MSS informant?
- Yes
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Abduction in foreign territory, Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security, Other Chinese organisation
- Age range
- 30-39
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E261) is a male in his 30s in 2015. The perpetrator is a Chinese civilian. The perpetrator abducted E437 in Shenyang and physically escorted the victim to a waiting car. The perpetrator delivered the victim to MSS officials close to the Amnok River.
- Victims of violation
- E437
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Abduction in foreign territory, Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security, Other Chinese organisation
- Age range
- 30-39
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E262) is a male in his 30s in 2015. The perpetrator is a Chinese civilian. The perpetrator abducted E437 in Shenyang and physically escorted the victim to a waiting car. The perpetrator delivered the victim to MSS officials close to the Amnok River.
- Victims of violation
- E437
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Abduction in foreign territory, Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security, Other Chinese organisation
- Age range
- 30-39
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E263) is a male in his 30s in 2015. The perpetrator is a Chinese civilian. The perpetrator abducted E437 in Shenyang and physically escorted the victim to a waiting car and drove the victim to MSS officials. The perpetrator delivered the victim to MSS officials close to the Amnok River.
- Victims of violation
- E437
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- Chinese
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Abduction in foreign territory, Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security, Other Chinese organisation
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E264) is a male. The perpetrator is a Chinese civilian. The perpetrator flagged down the car that transported E437 from Shenyang to a location on the Amnok River where MSS officers had crossed into Chinese territory and were waiting for E437 to be delivered.
- Victims of violation
- E437
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Deprivation of medical assistance
- Status
- Death in custody
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Withheld
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of People's Security
- Rank
- Lieutenant Colonel
- Age range
- 70-79
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E270) is a named male in his 70s in 2008. The perpetrator was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Hyesan City MPS Counterespionage Department and stationed at Hyesan City MPS pre-trial detention centre in 2008. The perpetrator undertook interrogations on the religious associations of prisoners. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.
- Victims of violation
- E434
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of fair trial , Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment , Withheld
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of People's Security
- Rank
- Major
- Age range
- 60-69
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E271) is a named male in his 60s in 2006. The perpetrator interrogated and physically assaulted and tortured E434. The perpetrator was in the Preliminary Examination Section and is now a Secretary/preliminary examiner at the Hyesan City MPS pre-trial detention centre. His rank is now Major. The perpetrator attempted to force E434 to place their inked fingerprint on a statement admitting that the victim had attended church in China. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Victims of violation
- E434
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment , Withheld
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of People's Security
- Rank
- Captain (Taewi)
- Age range
- 60-69
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E272) is a named male in his 60s. The perpetrator oversaw and was involved in the interrogation and torture of E434. The perpetrator directly physically assaulted and shackled the victim. The perpetrator later transferred E434 to Kaechon re-education camp by train. Certain information is withheld per a witness/victim/family request.
- Victims of violation
- E434
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- Hyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Female
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Refoulement
- Association with organisation
- Other North Korean organisation
- Rank
- Other
- Age range
- 50-59
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E273) is a named female aged in her 50s in 2001. The perpetrator was a Secretary at North Hamgyong Railroad Construction General Bureau.
- Victims of violation
- E436
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- North Hamgyong Railroad Construction General Bureau: 41° 47′ 38″ N, 129° 47′ 24″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 11-19
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Positional torture
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ ETumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Refoulement
- Association with organisation
- Other North Korean organisation
- Age range
- 70-79
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E277) is a male in his 70s in 2001 and is 160cm in height. The perpetrator was an MSS Guidance Officer at the North Hamgyong Railroad Construction General Bureau in 2001. The perpetrator interrogated E436 and used a bible during the interrogation. Certain information is withheld for the safety of the victim’s family.
- Victims of violation
- E436
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- North Hamgyong Railroad Construction General Bureau: 41° 47′ 38″ N, 129° 47′ 24″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 11-19
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Age ranges for group of victims
- 0-19, 40-59
- Number of victims in group
- 5
- Geolocation of violations
- North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ EHoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hoeryong City MPS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 16″ EHoeryong City MSS Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 19″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Arrest based on informant, Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ EOnsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Arrest based on informant, Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ EOnsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 60-69
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Unidentified religious activities
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Transferred to further penal facility
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Unidentified religious activities
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of fair trial , Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Pochon County MPS Office: 41° 31′ 39″ N, 128° 18′ 40″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Unidentified religious activities
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of fair trial , Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Pochon County MPS Office: 41° 31′ 39″ N, 128° 18′ 40″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Unidentified religious activities
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of fair trial , Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Pochon County MPS Office: 41° 31′ 39″ N, 128° 18′ 40″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of People's Security
- Age range
- 50-59
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E292) is a named male in his 50s in 2010 and 160cm in height. The perpetrator was the handler for E309 and collected information on citizens who adhered to shamanism.
- Victims of violation
- E309
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 30-39
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Possessing religious items
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Executed
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan Airfield: 41° 22′ 41″ N, 128° 12′ 19″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of People's Security
- Rank
- Major
- Age range
- 50-59
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E294) is a named male in his 50s in 2010 and 160cm in height. The perpetrator was an MPS officer with the rank of Major in the MPS Precinct Office for Yonhungdong, Hyesan, Ryanggang province. The perpetrator lived in a known residence.
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Unidentified religious activities
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of fair trial , Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Pochon County MPS Office: 41° 31′ 39″ N, 128° 18′ 40″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Unidentified religious activities
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of fair trial , Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Pochon County MPS Office: 41° 31′ 39″ N, 128° 18′ 40″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Unidentified religious activities
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of fair trial , Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Pochon County MPS Office: 41° 31′ 39″ N, 128° 18′ 40″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- No
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of People's Security
- Rank
- Senior Lieutenant (sangwi)
- Age range
- 60-69
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E303) is a male in his 60s and 178cm in height. The perpetrator was a senior lieutenant at Yonpungdong MPS Precinct and arrested E228 in 2011 after being informed that the victim was a shaman.
- Victims of violation
- E228
- 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
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 60-69
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Kaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Age ranges for group of victims
- Unknown
- Number of victims in group
- 6
- Geolocation of violations
- Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
- 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
- Status
- Executed
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan Airfield: 41° 22′ 41″ N, 128° 12′ 19″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 11-19
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Deprivation of medical assistance
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Pukchong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 35″ N, 129° 59′ 11″ EOnsong County MPS Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ EOnsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ EOnsong County MPS Labour Training Centre: 42° 57′ 4″ N, 129° 58′ 46″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MPS Holding Centre: 41° 44′ 17″ N, 129° 43′ 22″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Age range
- Unknown
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E313) was a male. The perpetrator had attended a church in China and had later become an MSS informant. The perpetrator was assigned to E51 and their family. The perpetrator attempted to entrap E51 during an act of prayer. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Victims of violation
- E51
- MSS informant?
- Yes
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 60-69
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Possessing religious items
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Executed
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Possessing religious items
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Samjiyon County Hospital: 41° 48′ 40″ N, 128° 19′ 1″ EKaechon Re-education Camp (No.1): 39° 42′ 30″ N, 125° 55′ 27″ ESamjiyon County MSS Detention Centre: 41° 48′ 21″ N, 128° 19′ 49″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 70-79
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Unidentified religious activities
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Beating with fists or feet, Deprivation of food
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Name of perpetrator retained?
- Yes
- Nationality
- North Korean
- Gender
- Male
- Violations perpetrated
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Association with organisation
- Ministry of State Security
- Rank
- Captain (Taewi)
- Age range
- 30-39
- Condensed summary
The perpetrator (E337) is a named male in his 30s in 2005. The perpetrator was a Captain stationed at North Pyongan Provincial MSS pre-trial detention centre. Certain information is withheld for the victim’s safety.
- Victims of violation
- E336
- Geolocation of violations perpetrated
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 11-19
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Beating with fists or feet
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 6
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Age ranges for group of victims
- 40-59
- Number of victims in group
- 6
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Age ranges for group of victims
- 40-59
- Number of victims in group
- 6
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Age ranges for group of victims
- 40-59
- Number of victims in group
- 6
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Age ranges for group of victims
- 40-59
- Number of victims in group
- 6
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- 0-10
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Other
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Age ranges for group of victims
- 0-19, 40-59
- Number of victims in group
- 4
- Geolocation of violations
- Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- 0-10
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Other
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Age ranges for group of victims
- 0-19, 40-59
- Number of victims in group
- 4
- Geolocation of violations
- Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Other
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Age ranges for group of victims
- 0-19, 40-59
- Number of victims in group
- 4
- Geolocation of violations
- Musan County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 13′ 52″ N, 129° 12′ 52″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Deprivation of medical assistance, Forced abortion
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security, Other North Korean organisation
- Geolocation of violations
- Hunchun Border Detention Centre: 42° 12′ 35″ N, 129° 45′ 14″ EChongori Re-education Camp (No.12): 42° 48′ 32″ N, 130° 11′ 60″ EKyongwon County Hospital: 42° 48′ 49″ N, 130° 12′ 2″ E
- 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
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons
- Violations experienced
- Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 70-79
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Arrest based on informant, Contact with religious persons
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Beating with fists or feet, Deprivation of food, Deprivation of medical assistance, Electrocution, Forced genital examination, Prolonged restraint, Waterboarding
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Refoulement
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Changchun Chubei Penal Facility: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 50-59
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Asphyxiation, Beating with fists or feet, Beating with object, Deprivation of food, Deprivation of medical assistance, Deprivation of sleep, Deprivation of use of a toilet, Forced genital examination, Ingestion of polluted food, Open bathrooms, Prolonged restraint, Repeated actions of standing and sitting, Squat jumps, Suspension, Verbal abuse
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan City Chun-dong MPS Labour Training Centre: 41° 22′ 55″ N, 128° 10′ 24″ EHyesan City MPS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 44″ N, 128° 9′ 52″ EChangchun Chubei Penal Facility: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Hyesan City MSS Detention Centre: 41° 24′ 14″ N, 128° 10′ 52″ E
- 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
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Released from all facilities
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security, Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 42° 26′ 16″ N, 129° 45′ 16″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MPS Holding Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 20-29
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Positional torture
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ EOnsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 20-29
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Positional torture
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ ETumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 20-29
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Positional torture
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Tumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ EOnsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 20-29
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Positional torture
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ ETumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 11-19
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief , Torture or cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment
- Forms of torture experienced
- Positional torture
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ ETumen Border Detention Centre: 42° 59′ 7″ N, 129° 50′ 22″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Other , Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Death in custody
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Other , Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Death in custody
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Other , Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Death in custody
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- North Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ EDandong City Border Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Withheld
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Contact with religious persons, Possessing religious items, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of Public Security, Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Number of victims in group
- 30
- Geolocation of violations
- Dandong City Border Detention Centre: 41° 47′ 48″ N, 129° 47′ 54″ ENorth Hamgyong Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 70-79
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 30-39
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ EChongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ EChongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ EChongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- North Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ EChongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- 40-49
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious practice
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Chongjin City Susong Political Prison Camp (No.25): 41° 49′ 59″ N, 129° 43′ 49″ ENorth Pyongan Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 40° 5′ 38″ N, 124° 23′ 17″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Unidentified religious activities
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of fair trial , Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Pochon County MPS Office: 41° 31′ 39″ N, 128° 18′ 40″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Shamanism
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- Unknown
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Unidentified religious activities
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of fair trial , Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of People's Security
- Group of victims
- Yes
- Geolocation of violations
- Pochon County MPS Office: 41° 31′ 39″ N, 128° 18′ 40″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- 30-39
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Unidentified religious activities
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Detained
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Ryanggang Provincial MSS Detention Centre: 41° 23′ 41″ N, 128° 11′ 5″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Age ranges for group of victims
- Unknown
- Number of victims in group
- 6
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Age ranges for group of victims
- Unknown
- Number of victims in group
- 6
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Age ranges for group of victims
- Unknown
- Number of victims in group
- 6
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Age ranges for group of victims
- Unknown
- Number of victims in group
- 6
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Age ranges for group of victims
- Unknown
- Number of victims in group
- 6
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Female
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Attending a place of worship, Religious activities in China
- Violations experienced
- Arbitrary deprivation of liberty, Denial of freedom of religion or belief
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Geolocation of violations
- Onsong County MSS Detention Centre: 42° 57′ 34″ N, 129° 59′ 16″ E
- 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
- Status
- Unknown
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security
- Religious or belief association
- Christianity
- Gender
- Male
- Age range
- Withheld
- Reason for deprivation of liberty
- Unidentified religious activities
- Violations experienced
- Denial of right to life
- Forms of torture experienced
- N/A
- Status
- Executed
- Identity of perpetrating organisations
- Ministry of State Security