Sixteen Christians who were detained by officials while attending a communion service in Shuitaizi village, Henan province in late April (click here for the story) have been released, according to a May 24 report from ChinaAid. The 16 church leaders were released on May 8-9 due to international pressure and were not required to complete their sentences of 10-14 days in detention or pay their fines of 1,000 Yuan (approximately $170 CAD).
Update: Henan church leaders released
Sixteen Christians who were detained by officials while attending a communion service in Shuitaizi village, Henan province in late April (click here for the story) have been released, according to a May 24 report from ChinaAid. The 16 church leaders were released on May 8-9 due to international pressure and were not required to complete their sentences of 10-14 days in detention or pay their fines of 1,000 Yuan (approximately $170 CAD).
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