Nguyen Van Thien
Nguyễn Văn Thiện
Detainment Type: Likely released - at risk
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Other Names: Nguyễn Văn Thiện
Date of Birth: 1961
Gender: M
Ethnicity: Kinh
Occupation: Veteran
Activist Focus:
- Land rights
Details
Background
Nguyen Van Thien is a veteran from Ha Nam province.
History of ActivismAfter becoming the victim of a land grab, he became vocally critical about government corruption and violations of land rights.
Sentenced to 4 years in prison under Art. 245 (1999 Code). Expected Release is August 6, 2018.
August 6, 2014
- Art. 245 (1999 Code)
Viet Nam
July, 2015 - Date of trial
4 years in prison
August 6, 2018
Details of Imprisonment
Nguyen Van Thien was arrested on August 6, 2014, after attempting to file a formal complaint against local, corrupt officials. He was tried in July 2015 under Article 245 of the 1999 Criminal Code for "disturbing public order" and sentenced to four years in prison. His appeal was denied in October 2015.
Profile last updated: 2024-06-13 20:34:04