Profile

Daniel Modan

Detainment Type: At risk

Photo of Daniel Modan

Date of Birth: November 7, 1971

Gender: M

Activist Focus:

  • Anti-corruption
  • Democracy
  • Freedom of expression
  • Human rights
  • Land rights
  • Press

Details

Background

Daniel Moda is French-Vietnamese. He returned to Vietnam a few years ago.

Profile photo source: Facebook Daniel Modan

History of Activism

On his Facebook Daniel Modan, he often shares articles on national issues such as land-grabbing or unreasonable BOT toll stations.

February 27, 2019: detained and deported after being held for 50 days

Detention
February 27 - April 19, 2019
A coffee shop at intersection of Alexander and Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City (map)

At 9:00 am on February 27, 20918, Daniel Modan and his friend, Tran Duy Chien, were arrested when buying a beverage at a coffee shop at the intersection between Alexander and Nam Ky Khoi Nghia, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. They were separated at the police station.

Police confiscated Chien’s mobile phone, personal documents and money. Chien was released on February 28 after being interrogated continuously, while Daniel Modan was still detained at Detention Center T2, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.

It was reported that Daniel has been deported and reached Paris, France on April 19, 2019.

Profile last updated: 2024-06-13 20:34:05

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