Additional Name(s): 黄亚美

Gender: Female

Current Location: Jiangxi Women’s Prison

Perpetrator: China

Ethnic Group: Han

Religion or Belief: Christian – Church of Almighty God

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 7 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: June/29/2018

Date of Sentencing: December/17/2018

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Possession of Religious Materials Religious Activity Religious Belief

Nature of Charges: Cult

Huang Yamei

Extra Bio Info:

Huang Yamei is imprisoned for her religious belief and activity.

On June 29, 2018, officers from the Linchuan Branch of Fuzhou Public Security Bureau detained Huang reportedly in relation to her religious beliefs and participation in church activities. Police reportedly seized religious literature, electronics, and other items from her. 

On December 17, 2018, the Linchuan People's Court sentenced Huang to seven years in prison for "organizing or using a cult to undermine implementation of the law" (Art. 300 CCL).

Huang is believed to be serving her sentence at Jiangxi Women’s Prison.

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