Y Ngun Knul

Detainment Type: Released - at risk

Date of Birth: 1968

Gender: M

Religion: Christian (Protestant)

Ethnicity: Montagnard

Occupation: Religious leader

Known Prison(s):
Prison No. 6, Nghe An province (April 29, 2004 - February 28, 2020)

Activist Focus:

Religious freedom

Details

Immediate Concerns

February 2020:

Y Ngun Knul, who was sentenced to 18 years of prison (later slightly reduced), was released from prison on February 28, 2020. Knul is reportedly in critical health and suffering severe kidney failure, gastritis, foot issues, and high blood pressure. Knul was imprisoned far away from his home in Dak Lak province. Throughout his prison sentence, his family had such difficulty travelling to see him that they were only able to visit four times; they also lost their home. Knul was arrested for participating in demonstrations demanding freedom of religion for the Montagnard Protestant community.

Background

Y Ngun Knul, from K’Rang Hamlet, Bang Commune, Krong Ana District, Daklak Province, is an evangelical pastor who preached to people in his community.

Profile photo source: Nguyen Kim Thanh Facebook

Sentenced to 18 years in prison under Art. 87 (1999 Code). Released February 28, 2020.

Arrest April 29, 2004

Charges

Art. 87 (1999 Code)

Jurisdiction

Location Viet Nam

Lawyers

Sentence 18 years in prison

Expected Release April 29, 2022

Actual Release February 28, 2020

Description

Details of Imprisonment

He was arrested on April 29, 2004, sentenced to 18 years inprison pursuant to Article 87, and is currently in Prison #6, Nghe An Province.

Resources

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Profile last updated: 2024-06-13 20:34:04