Pastor Maw Karl Mua (m), ethnic Hmong, US national, Thierry Falise (m), Belgian national, Vincent Reynaud (m), French national and four Lao nationals were reportedly arrested by local security services in Phoukout district, Xieng Khouang province, northeast of the capital Vientiane. Their current whereabouts are unknown. They are at risk of torture and Amnesty International is gravely concerned for their safety.
