Yang Chuanhou
Gender: Male
Perpetrator: China
Religion or Belief: Falun Gong
Reports of Torture: Yes
Reports of Medical Neglect: Yes
Appeal: Rejected
Sentence: 2 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: October/3/2018
Date of Sentencing: May//2019
Date of Release: October/2/2020
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Discussing Religion & Religious Texts Religious Activity
Nature of Charges: Unknown
Yang Chuanhou
Extra Bio Info:
Yang Chuanhou was imprisoned for his religious activity.
On October 3, 2018, authorities arrested Yang and several of his colleagues after accusing them of talking to people about Falun Gong.
In May 2019, the Anda City Court reportedly sentenced Yang to two years in prison and fined him 10,000 yuan. Yang was transferred to Hulan Prison in Heilongjiang Province.
On an unspecified date, the Suihua City Intermediate Court reportedly rejected Yang's appeal.
Yang was reportedly physically assaulted on multiple occasions by inmates and forced him into uncomfortable, bodily positions while imprisoned. Authorities also denied him proper medical care.
On October 2, 2020, Yang was released from prison after completing his sentence.
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