Y Nuen Ayun

On October 3 and 4, 2018, public security officers of Krong Pac District, Dak Lak Province, convened a “struggle session” against Pastor Y Nuen Ayun and two others. They publicly accused the individuals of going against the government and the Communist Party of Vietnam. Police reportedly threatened these individuals that they can besentenced to up to 20 years in prison, and if they wanted to remain in the community, they must leave the Church.

During Lunar New Year 2021 (Januart-Feb 2021), Y Nuen Ayun and Y Krec ordered 100 copies of calendars with the CHPC logo to be given to its members. The printed calendars were confiscated and the men detained for questioning. Also, the local authorities accused them of corruption, stealing money/funds from overseas for their own personal expenses.

In the early hours of July 16, the Public Security of Dak Lak Province raided several villages across Dak Lak and forcefully took away several members of CHPC. In Puan B Village, Pastor Y Nuen Ayun was arrested. According to the official statement from the Public Security of Dak Lak, this was just a police invitation. 

Other state media outlets accused the CHPC religious group of violating the law just because it preached to and encouraged other members of their communities to participate in their religious organization. 

Pastor Y Nuen Ayun and others were reportedly released after the detention. However, the local authorities still warned of a possible indictment of anyone involved in CHPC religious activities.