Ma Yusu (马玉素) is an ethnic Hui from Second Commune (二公社), Sheep Farm, Mongolkure county.
current location
[Unclear, as sentenced.]
chronology of detention(s)
The testifier heard about the imam's situation in June 2018, which is presumably when the arrest happened.
suspected and/or official reason(s) for detention
Exact reason unclear, although the testifier mentioned hearing that Ma had been targeted because of his religion, and that the PSB called him repeatedly, telling him to go somewhere. Ma reportedly refused and was subsequently arrested.
last reported status
Sentenced to 7 years in prison.
how testifier(s) learned of victim's situation
Information about the victim appears in an official court verdict, citing the testimony of defendant Yang Cai. The testifier said she heard about the victim's situation from Wang Xiuyun, another defendant. The testifier then wrote an article which was sent for publication to Bitter Winter. Later, the testifier learned from her neighbor about Ma's sentence.
