August 23, 2019
Duong Thi Lanh tried, sentenced to 8 years in prison and 2 years probation.
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August 22, 2019
Dinh Van Hai - summoned to work on his Facebook activities.
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August 22, 2019
Harassment against Green Trees activists
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August 21, 2019
Huynh Dac Tuy tried, sentenced to 6 years in prison and 3 years probation.
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August 8, 2019
Crackdown on protesters against China’s activities in Vanguard Bank in August 2019
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August 7, 2019
Tran Thanh Tuan - denied associate professor position due to his participation in a demonstration.
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July 30, 2019
Trial of Seven BOT Protesters in Bac Ninh province on July 30, 2019
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July 21, 2019
Political prisoners ended their hunger strike in Nghe An province after 41 days
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July 18, 2019
The families of five activists sent a letter to government institutions denouncing the fives’ unlawful arrests and detentions over a period of more than 10 months.
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July 17, 2019
The People’s Court of Binh Thuan Province denied the appeals of prison sentences from the first instance trial of three June 2018 protesters.
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July 15, 2019
More than 50 lawyers signed a petition asking for an investigation into the actions and charges against lawyer Tran Vu Hai.
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July 12, 2019
Attack on supporters of prisoners on hunger strike near Prison No. 6, Nghe An, on July 12, 2019
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July 9, 2019
Nguyen Kim Thanh, wife of political prisoner Truong Minh Duc, met with representatives of the embassies of the US, Australia, and the EU while her husband was on hunger strike.
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July 3, 2019
Tran Huynh Duy Thuc released solitary confinement at Prison No. 6 in Nghe An province.
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July, 2019
Vietnamese civil organizations issued an “Urgent appeal against Torture and Maltreatment of Prisoners of Conscience in Vietnam" following mass hunger strikes by political prisoners.
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July, 2019
The 88 Project presented its Map of Human Rights Violations as part of the Geoffrey Nice Foundation’s Master Class on Mapping, Documenting, and Prosecuting Mass Atrocities, invited by the Transitional Justice Working Group‘s project Access Accountability.
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June 30, 2019
The European Union signed a free trade agreement with Vietnam.
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June 25, 2019
The OHCHR Asia made public a joint communication to the Thai and Vietnamese governments on Truong Duy Nhat and Bach Hong Quyen,
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June 24, 2019
Trial of Three Vietnamese Nationals and One US Citizen in Ho Chi Minh City on June 24, 2019
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June 16, 2019
Truong Minh Huong - attacked by thugs after visiting political prisoners in Ha Nam province.
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June 12, 2019
Political prisoners began a hunger strike in Prison No. 6 Nghe An province to protest prison conditions during heat wave.
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June 11, 2019
Taiwanese lawyers filed a lawsuit against the Taiwanese company Formosa on behalf over 7,000 Vietnamese plaintiffs demanding U.S. $4.46 million in compensation.
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June 1, 2019
Tran Hoang Phuc‘s family send a petition against Phuc's mistreatment, campaigning to hold prison authorities accountable.
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May 31, 2019
Luu Van Vinh notified his family that he was transferred to Gia Trung prison in Gia Lai province, his fourth prison in 30 months.
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May 31, 2019
Phan Cong Hai - wanted under the charge of Article 117 of the 2015 Criminal Code.
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May 28, 2019
Twenty-five members of the US Congress sent a letter to the US Secretary of State urging the US to press for better protections for freedom of expression in Vietnam.
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May 28, 2019
Twenty-five members of the US Congress sent a letter to the US Secretary of State urging the US to press for better protections for freedom of expression in Vietnam.
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May 24, 2019
Forty-four activists in Vietnam jointly issued a “Collective Declaration by Those Whose Freedom of Movement Has Been Violated”
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May 18, 2019
Four Facebookers fined in Thanh Hoa province on May 18, 2019
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May 17, 2019
The European Union Delegation to Vietnam released a statement condemning the trial of female activists Vu Thi Dung and Nguyen Thi Ngoc Suong.
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May 13, 2019
Hoang Duc Binh, held in An Diem Detention Center, the same place as Nguyen Van Hoa, called his family and revealed that detention officers gripped Hoa’s neck and beat him harshly..
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May 12, 2019
Activists harassed during US-Vietnam Human Rights Dialogue on May 12, 2019
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May 10, 2019
Trial of two female activists in Dong Nai province on May 10, 2019
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May 10, 2019
Tran Hoang Phuc’s mother sent an Open Letter to Senator Tim Kaine and other American senators calling for their attention on Phuc’s case..
April 27, 2019
Crackdown on Vietnam’s Reunification Day, April 30, 2019
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April 22, 2019
Dinh Van Minh - invited to work with police for composing a poem about the anti-corruption campaign.
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April 15, 2019
Several international human rights organizations sent a letter to top EU leaders as negotiations continued on the EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement, urging Vietnam to Nguyen Bac Truyen from prison.
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April 1, 2019
Prison authorities suddenly transferred Le Anh Hung to the Central Mental Hospital in Ha Noi.
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April 1, 2019
Reporters Without Borders released its 2019 RSF Index, placing Vietnam as 176 in global press freedom rankings.
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April 1, 2019
In its annual report, the US Commission on International Religious Freedom named Vietnam a Tier 1 Country of Particular Concern.
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March 17, 2019
Hua Phi - forced to go to police station for questioning.
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March 15, 2019
Ksor Ruk tried, sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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March 8, 2019
Harassment against Loc Hung vegetable garden residents
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March 7, 2019
Trial of 15 June 2018 Protesters on March 7, 2019 in Binh Thuan Province
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March 3, 2019
Arrests leading to "Trial of Seven BOT Protesters in Bac Ninh province on July 30, 2019"
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February 27, 2019
Activists harassed during the February 2019 North Korea and United States summit
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February 23, 2019
Tran Hoang Phuc begins 12-day hunger strike to protest abuses against him in prison.
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February 15, 2019
Le Van Sinh arrested, charged under Art. 331 (2015 Code).
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February 10, 2019
Phan Kim Khanh‘s family and fellow activists visited him and reported that he was in good health and spirits but still trying to appeal his sentence.
February 5, 2019
Detained US citizen Michael Nguyen‘s wife, Helen Nguyen, attended the US’s State of the Union address, invited by Rep. Katie Porter of California.
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February 1, 2019
Nine members of the European Parliament sent a letter to Vietnam’s President urging the release of environmental and labor rights advocate Hoang Duc Binh.
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February, 2019
Vietnam was classified as “Not Free” in Freedom House’s Freedom in the World 2019 report.
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January 29, 2019
Le Anh Hung was denied a visit with his family because he refused to wear a prisoner uniform and handcuffs.
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January 25, 2019
Authorities transferred Nguyen Trung Truc from Quang Binh to Thanh Hoa Province, without notifying his family.
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January 23, 2019
Police disrupted a program held for disabled veterans of the former Republic of Vietnam at Hoa Khanh Church, Lien Chieu District, Da Nang City.
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January 22, 2019
Vietnam underwent its Third Cycle of the Universal Periodic Review by the UN Human Rights Council.
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January 20, 2019
Two activists detained on January 20, 2019 for t-shirt slogan
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January 19, 2019
Activists harassed on January 19, 2019 while honoring soldiers of the former South Vietnam
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January 18, 2019
A group of international NGOs, including Vietnamese groups, have called on the EU to delay ratifying a proposed free trade agreement with Vietnam.
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January 17, 2019
The High People’s Court of Hoa Binh Province held an appeal trial against Dao Quang Thuc, reducing his sentenced from 14 to 13 years.
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January 14, 2019
Harassment against BOT protesters
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January 14, 2019
Activists detained because of protesting against An Suong - An Lac Toll Plaza on January 14-15, 2019
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January 10, 2019
Human Rights Watch called on the European Parliament and the European Council to delay ratifying the proposed EU-Vietnam Free Trade Agreement.
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January 8, 2019
The land-grabbing at Loc Hung vegetable garden on January 4 and 8, 2019
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January 7, 2019
Hoang Duc Binh was in poor health in prison, with rashes, back pain, and diminished eyesight from a lack of light.
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January 5, 2019
Tran Hoang Phuc’s family visited him and said that he was in good health and spirits; however, Phuc revealed that he had been harassed by other prisoners since his first instance trial.
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January 4, 2019
Phan Kim Khanh's family visited him in prison and reported he was in good health and spirits; prison officials allowed him to receive some supplies but denied others.
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January 1, 2019
Vietnam's Law on Cybersecurity went into effect.
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January, 2019
The authorities told Nguyen Hong Nguyen‘s family that he was transferred to prison Z30D, Ham Tan, Binh Thuan Province, but he was transferred to Xuan Loc prison in Dong Nai Province.
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January, 2019
Ngo Hao, 75, had a stroke in prison, and the authorities failed to notify his family.
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December 26, 2018
Nguyen Trung Truc's 12-year sentence upheld on appeal.
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December 9, 2018
Truong Dat Tu - fired from his job for supporting Huynh Thuc Vy.
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November 29, 2018
Trial of Nine June 2018 Protesters in Binh Thuan Province on November 29, 2018
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November 27, 2018
Crackdown on Brotherhood for Democracy since 2015
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November 15, 2018
Chu Hao - expelled from the Party and dismissed from job.
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November, 2018
Hua Phi - farm equipment set on fire.
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October 31, 2018
Trial of 30 June Protesters on October 31, 2018, Binh Thuan Province
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October 30, 2018
Ksor Ruk arrested, charged under Art. 116 (2015 Code).
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October 27, 2018
Dao Thu - prevented from leaving her home.
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October 26, 2018
Dang Ngoc Thanh - beaten, detained, and fined for leafleting and posting on Facebook.
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October 17, 2018
Trial of three Pouyuen workers on October 17, 2018
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October 13, 2018
Arrests leading to "Trial of two female activists in Dong Nai province on May 10, 2019"
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October 10, 2018
Le Minh The arrested, charged under Art. 331 (2015 Code).
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October 8, 2018
Trial of four June 10 protesters on Oct. 3, 2018, District 3, HCMC
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October 2, 2018
Tran Huu Dao - dismissed by Nghe An Department of Education and Training.
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September 27, 2018
Bui Manh Dong tried, sentenced to 2 years 6 months in prison.
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September 26, 2018
Trial of 15 protesters in Binh Thuan Province on September 26, 2018
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September 4, 2018
Ngo Van Dung arrested, charged under Art. 118 (2015 Code).
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September 3, 2018
Le Quoc Ly arrested, charged under Art. 118 (2015 Code).
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September 1, 2018
Do The Hoa arrested, charged under Art. 118 (2015 Code).
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September 1, 2018
Crackdown on potential protest on September 2, 2018
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August 22, 2018
Trial of six protesters in Phan Rang-Thap Cham City, Ninh Thuan Province on August 22, 2018
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August 15, 2018
Crackdown on Nguyen Tin’s liveshow on August 15, 2018
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July 30, 2018
Trial of 20 protesters in Bien Hoa city, Dong Nai province on July 30, 2018
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July 23, 2018
Trial of Ten June 2018 Protesters in Binh Thuan Province on July 23, 2018
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July 7, 2018
Arrests leading to "Trial of Three Vietnamese Nationals and One US Citizen in Ho Chi Minh City on June 24, 2019"
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July 5, 2018
Le Anh Hung arrested, charged under Art. 331 (2015 Code).
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June 27, 2018
Vu Tien Chi - beaten harshly after visiting activist Do Thi Minh Hanh.
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June 27, 2018
Dinh Van Hai - beaten harshly after visiting activist Do Thi Minh Hanh.
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June 26, 2018
Le Cong Dinh - blocked from attending meeting commemorating victims of torture.
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June 26, 2018
Pham Ba Hai - blocked from attending meeting to commemorate victims of torture.
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June 22, 2018
Hua Phi - beaten by public security forces.
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June 18, 2018
Arrests leading to "Trial of four June 10 protesters on Oct. 3, 2018, District 3, HCMC"
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June 16, 2018
Arrests leading to "Trial of three Pouyuen workers on October 17, 2018"
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June 15, 2018
Nguyen Huu Tin - detained for three days after participating in a demonstration on June 10-11, 2018.
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June 11, 2018
Arrests leading to "Trial of 15 protesters in Binh Thuan Province on September 26, 2018"
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June 11, 2018
Arrests leading to "Trial of 30 June Protesters on October 31, 2018, Binh Thuan Province"
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June 11, 2018
Arrests leading to "Trial of Nine June 2018 Protesters in Binh Thuan Province on November 29, 2018"
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June 11, 2018
Nguyen Duy Tan - prohibited from travelling to Malaysia with other priests.
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June 10, 2018
Arrests leading to "Trial of six protesters in Phan Rang-Thap Cham City, Ninh Thuan Province on August 22, 2018"
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June 10, 2018
Arrests leading to "Trial of 20 protesters in Bien Hoa city, Dong Nai province on July 30, 2018"
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June 10, 2018
Arrests leading to "Trial of 15 June 2018 Protesters on March 7, 2019 in Binh Thuan Province"
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June 10, 2018
Arrests leading to "Trial of Ten June 2018 Protesters in Binh Thuan Province on July 23, 2018"
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June 10, 2018
Crackdown on June 2018 protesters
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May 9, 2018
Bui Hieu Vo tried, sentenced to 4 years 6 months in prison.
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April 22, 2018
Tran Thu Nguyet - prohibited from attending the funeral of Priest Nguyen Dinh Thuc’s mother.
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April 5, 2018
Le Thu Ha tried, sentenced to 9 years in prison.
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March 12, 2018
Ngo Van Dung - detained and questioned after filming protests.
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February 17, 2018
Trinh Van Toan - evicted after participating in a memorial ceremony.
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February 6, 2018
Trial of Nguyen Nam Phong and Hoang Duc Binh
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February 1, 2018
Ho Van Hai tried, sentenced to 4 years in prison.
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January 24, 2018
Do Thi Minh Hanh - prohibited from trying to attend political prisoners’ trial.
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January 4, 2018
Vu Van Hung arrested, charged under Art. 134 (2015 Code).
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December 27, 2017
Ta Tan Loc tried, sentenced to 14 years in prison.
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November 28, 2017
Arrests leading to "Trial of Nguyen Nam Phong and Hoang Duc Binh"
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November, 2017
Vo An Don - disbarred by professional organization and judiciary.
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May 15, 2017
Hoang Duc Binh arrested, charged under Art. 330 (2015 Code), Art. 331 (2015 Code).
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May 12, 2017
Harassment of activists Truong Duy Nhat and Bach Hong Quyen while seeking asylum status abroad
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April 28, 2017
A Dao tried, sentenced to 5 years in prison.
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April, 2017
Puih Bop tried, sentenced to 9 years in prison.
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April, 2017
Ksor Kam tried, sentenced to 9 years in prison.
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April, 2017
Dinh Nong tried, sentenced to 8 years in prison.
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March 17, 2017
Bui Hieu Vo arrested, charged under Art. 88 (1999 Code).
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February, 2017
Ta Tan Loc arrested, charged under Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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January 19, 2017
Nguyen Van Oai arrested, charged under Art. 257 (1999 Code), Art. 304 (1999 Code).
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November 6, 2016
Nguyen Van Duc Do arrested, charged under Art. 117 (2015 Code), Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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November 6, 2016
Luu Van Vinh arrested, charged under Art. 331 (2015 Code), Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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November 2, 2016
Ho Van Hai arrested, charged under Art. 331 (2015 Code), Art. 88 (1999 Code).
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November, 2016
Tu Cong Nghia arrested, charged under Art. 117 (2015 Code), Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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November, 2016
Tran Linh arrested, charged under Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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September 20, 2016
Can Thi Theu tried, sentenced to 1 year 8 months in prison.
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September, 2016
Ro Lan Kly arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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September, 2016
Puih Bop arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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September, 2016
Ksor Kam arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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September, 2016
Dinh Nong arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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August 18, 2016
A Dao arrested, charged under Art. 275 (1999 Code).
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April 26, 2016
Thin arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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April 26, 2016
Dinh Ku arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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April 26, 2016
A Tik tried, sentenced to 8 years in prison.
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April 26, 2016
A Gyun tried, sentenced to 5 years in prison.
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December 16, 2015
Le Thu Ha arrested, charged under Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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September 21, 2015
Tran Anh Kim arrested, charged under Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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July 30, 2015
Y Hriam Kpa arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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July 15, 2015
Y Lao Mlo arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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August 19, 2014
Can Thi Theu tried, sentenced to 1 year 3 months in prison.
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April 25, 2014
Can Thi Theu arrested, charged under Art. 104 (1999 Code), Art. 257 (1999 Code).
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November 18, 2013
A Quyn arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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November, 2013
Run tried, sentenced to 9 years in prison.
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November, 2013
Chi tried, sentenced to 8 years in prison.
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October 2, 2013
Le Quoc Quan tried, sentenced to 2 years 6 months in prison.
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September, 2013
Ngo Hao tried, sentenced to 15 years in prison and 5 years probation.
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May 13, 2013
Y Yich arrested, charged under Unknown.
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May, 2013
Jonh tried, sentenced to 9 years in prison.
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May, 2013
Byuk tried, sentenced to 8 years in prison.
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May, 2013
A Tach tried, sentenced to 11 years in prison.
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May, 2013
A Hyum tried, sentenced to 8 years in prison.
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April 26, 2013
Dinh Ngo arrested, charged under Unknown.
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February, 2013
Ngo Hao arrested, charged under Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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January 23, 2013
Trial of 6 Hoa Hao disciples of Dao Trang Ut Trung, Feb. 9, 2018
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January, 2013
Vo Tiet tried, sentenced to 16 years in prison.
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January, 2013
Tran Quan tried, sentenced to 13 years in prison.
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January, 2013
Ta Khu tried, sentenced to 16 years in prison.
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December 27, 2012
Le Quoc Quan arrested, charged under Art. 161 (1999 Code).
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November 23, 2012
Phan Thanh Y arrested, charged under Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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November 23, 2012
Nguyen Dinh arrested, charged under Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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October 30, 2012
Arrests leading to "Trial of 6 Hoa Hao disciples of Dao Trang Ut Trung, Feb. 9, 2018"
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October 11, 2012
A Tach arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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October 11, 2012
Dinh Nguyen Kha arrested, charged under Art. 88 (1999 Code), Art. 104 (1999 Code).
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September 21, 2012
Bui Van Tham tried, sentenced to 2 years 6 months in prison.
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September, 2012
Chi arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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August, 2012
Run arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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June, 2012
Kpuil Le tried, sentenced to 8 years in prison.
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May, 2012
Jonh arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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May, 2012
Byuk arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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April 23, 2012
Runh arrested, charged under Unknown.
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April, 2012
A Hyum arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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February 15, 2012
Le Duy Loc arrested, charged under Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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February 14, 2012
Do Thi Hong arrested, charged under Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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February 10, 2012
Tran Quan arrested, charged under Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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February 10, 2012
Doan Van Cu arrested, charged under Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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February 6, 2012
Vo Ngoc Cu arrested, charged under Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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February 6, 2012
Ta Khu arrested, charged under Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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February 5, 2012
Vo Tiet arrested, charged under Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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February 5, 2012
Vo Thanh Le arrested, charged under Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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February 5, 2012
Le Trong Cu arrested, charged under Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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February 5, 2012
Le Duc Dong arrested, charged under Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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January 6, 2012
A Yum arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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December, 2011
Siu Thai tried, sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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November, 2011
Kpuil Mel arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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November, 2011
Kpuil Le arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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August, 2011
Ho Duc Hoa arrested, charged under Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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April, 2011
Siu Thai arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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April, 2011
Siu Nheo tried, sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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April, 2011
Siu Hlom tried, sentenced to 12 years in prison.
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April, 2011
Siu Brom tried, sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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April, 2011
Kpa Sinh tried, sentenced to 8 years in prison.
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August, 2010
Siu Nheo arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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August, 2010
Siu Hlom arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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August, 2010
Siu Brom arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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August, 2010
Ro Mah Pro arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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August, 2010
Kpa Sinh arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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January 14, 2010
Rmah Hlach tried, sentenced to 12 years in prison.
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January, 2010
Siu Koch tried, sentenced to 9 years in prison.
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December 28, 2009
Tran Anh Kim tried, sentenced to 5 years 6 months in prison.
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September 4, 2009
Noh tried, sentenced to 12 years in prison.
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September, 2009
Roh tried, sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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September, 2009
Nhi tried, sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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July, 2009
Siu Koch arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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July, 2009
Siu Ben tried, sentenced to 12 years in prison.
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July, 2009
Rmah Hlach arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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March, 2009
Siu Ben arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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March, 2009
Ro Lan Ju arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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January, 2009
Siu Wiu tried, sentenced to 10 years in prison.
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2009
Kpa Binh arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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December, 2008
Nhi arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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September 18, 2008
Vu Van Hung arrested, charged under Art. 88 (1999 Code).
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August, 2008
Roh arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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August, 2008
Noh arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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April, 2008
Siu Wiu arrested, charged under Art. 89 (1999 Code).
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December 18, 2006
Y Yich arrested, charged under Art. 79 (1999 Code).
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August 27, 2004
Siu Bler arrested, charged under Unknown.
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April 29, 2004
Y Ngun Knul arrested, charged under Art. 87 (1999 Code).
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2004
Nuh arrested, charged under Unknown.
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