Nguyen Nhat Thuong
Nguyễn Nhật Thượng
Detainment Type: Likely released - at risk
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Other Names: Nguyễn Nhật Thượng
Date of Birth:
Gender: M
Religion: Buddhist (Hòa Hảo)
Ethnicity: Kinh
Last Known Prison: Bang Lang prison, Long Xuyen district, An Giang province
Activist Focus:
- Democracy
- Religious freedom
Details
Nguyen Nhat Thuong is a Hoa Hao Buddhist.
Family SituationSentenced to 6 years in prison under Art. 88 (1999 Code). Expected Release is May 18, 2023.
- Art 88 (1999)
Nguyen Nhat Thuong was arrested on May 18, 2017, at his family's home. The house was put under siege by authorities at the time of the arrest, blasted with water cannons that injured many inside. Thuong's cousin, uncle, and brother were also arrested. The four were reportedly arrested for making and flying the flag of the former Republic of Vietnam.
January 2018:
Nguyen Nhat Thuong was sentenced to 6 years in prison on January 23, 2018, under Article 88.
Profile last updated: 2024-06-13 20:34:03