Gender: Female

Perpetrator: China

Religion or Belief: Falun Gong

Reports of Torture: Yes

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 5 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: July//2015

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Criticizing Religious Freedom Conditions Possession of Religious Materials Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Unknown

Lei Xiuxiang

Extra Bio Info:

Lei Xiuxiang was imprisoned for criticizing religious freedom conditions. 

In July 2015, authorities arrested Lei for sending a letter to a high-ranking former official, protesting the treatment of Falun Gong practitioners. Police also confiscated Falun Gong-related materials from her home. 

On an unspecified date, Lei was reportedly sentenced to five years in prison.

Lei was reportedly tortured for her adherence to Falun Gong while imprisoned.

In early 2021, Lei was reportedly released from prison.

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