Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Pakistan

Religion or Belief: Christian – Unspecified/Other

Health Concerns: Lipomas

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: Yes

Sentence: 10 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: September/18/2016

Date of Sentencing: May/17/2018

Date of Release: March/18/2021

Current Status: Released

Religious Leader: No

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Blasphemy (General) Blasphemy (Other) Online Activity

Nature of Charges: Blasphemy Hate Speech

Nabeel Masih

Extra Bio Info:

Nabeel Masih was imprisoned for blasphemy.

On September 18, 2016, authorities arrested Masih - a minor at the time - after he was accused of posting content on Facebook insulting the Kaaba.  He was charged with "defiling a place of worship with the intention to insult religion" (Sec. 295) and "intending to outrage religious feelings" (Sec. 295-A PPC). 

Throughout his detainment, Masih's requests for bail were repeatedly denied.

On May 17, 2018, Masih was sentenced to ten years in prison.

On March 1, 2021, the Lahore High Court granted Masih bail.

On March 18, 2021, Masih was released on bail.

Masih reportedly suffered from painful lipomas while in prison which prison authorities failed to provide medical treatment for. 

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