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Nguyen Dinh Ngoc

Nguyễn Đình Ngọc

Detainment Type: Released - at risk

Photo of Nguyen Dinh Ngoc

Other Names: Nguyễn Đình Ngọc, Nguyễn Ngọc Già

Date of Birth:

Gender: M

Ethnicity: Kinh

Occupation: Blogger

Activist Focus:

  • Press

Details

Immediate Concerns

Nguyen Dinh Ngoc was released from prison on December 27, 2018, after serving three years in prison under Article 88 of the 1999 Criminal Code for his peaceful activism. 

Read this interview by the RFA with Nguyen Dinh Ngoc, in which he shares his experience in prison and the personal sacrifice he had to endure to speak the truth. Here are his own words: “Until August 25, 2015, the visitor log was brought in for me through the small hole on the wall. I was startled when I saw the writing and signature of my youngest son. I was so happy and anxious, I wept. It was the first and last time after eight months of imprisonment I saw his handwriting and signature. Then, my son died three days later. The next day, the guard informed me about his death. I will never forget that terrible day when I was told the heartbreaking news in such a cruel and emotionless way. Then, I offered to plead guilty, hoping to be allowed to go home to observe the 100th day after his death, but they did not allow me to go. When the investigation period was over, they still did not let me meet my family.”

History of Activism

Nguyen Dinh Ngoc is an online writer and blogger also known as Nguyen Ngoc Gia. He often wrote about human rights and political prisoners. He is known for his frequent reports for independent news blogs Dan Lam Bao (People’s Newspapers), Dan Luan (People’s Opinion), and Radio Free Asia.

Family Situation

Nguyen Dinh Ngoc's son died while he was imprisoned, and Ngoc was not permitted to attend the funeral. 

Sentenced to 3 years in prison under Art. 88 (1999 Code). Released December 27, 2017.

December 27, 2014
  • Art 88 (1999)
Viet Nam
March 30, 2016 - Date of trial
Ha Huy Son
3 years in prison
December 27, 2017
December 27, 2017
Details of Imprisonment

He was arrested in Ho Chi Minh City on December 27, 2014. He was tried under Article 88 on March 30, 2016 and sentenced to four years in prison and three years of probation, later reduced to three years in prison on appeal, allegedly because of familial ties to the Communist Party. 

Physical Health History

Nguyen Dinh Ngoc suffered from health problems while imprisoned and faced unjust conditions, including solitary confinement. 

Actions Taken

October 2016:

Human Rights Watched called for Ngoc's release ahead of his appeal trial. 

Profile last updated: 2024-06-13 20:34:03

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