Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Vietnam

Ethnic Group: Jarai

Religion or Belief: Christian – Protestant

Reports of Torture: No

Reports of Medical Neglect: No

Sentence: 8 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Sentencing: July//2016

Current Status: Not Released

Religious Leader: Yes

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Belief Unregistered Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Subversion

Siu Doang

Extra Bio Info:

Siu Doang is imprisoned for his religious activity.

In 2016, authorities arrested Doang, a house-church leader, for participating in a religious group not approved by the government.  Authorities accused him of using Degar Protestantism as a cover to support separatist activities. Doang was subsequently charged with "undermining national unity policy" (Art. 87/1999 VCC).

In July 2016, Doang was sentenced to eight years in prison and three to five years' probation.

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