Vietnam Well-known Journalist Severely Beaten by Thugs

Journalist Do Doan Hoang

Journalist Do Doan Hoang

Journalist Do Doan Hoang from Vietnam’s state-controlled Lao Dong newspaper was brutally beaten by three thugs in Hanoi in the morning of March 23, state media has reported.

by NTN, March 25, 2016

Journalist Do Doan Hoang from Vietnam’s state-controlled Lao Dong newspaper was brutally beaten by three thugs in Hanoi in the morning of March 23, state media has reported.

Hoang, 40, was attacked by thugs with wooden batons in the city’s outskirt during field trip near Kim Lu urban area. He suffered a number of injuries on his body, with one finger broken.

After getting urgent emergency, he reported the assault to the local police. Prior to the attack, he received a number of threats by sms messages.

Mr. Hoang, who received national awards on journalism four times for brave reports on hot topics, said he has no personal disputes with any body. He suggested that the attackers were hired from those who are affected by his articles.

Hoang is one of numerous Vietnamese reporters suffering from attacks of thugs and police.