April 16, 2014
Recent Release of Vietnamese Political Prisoners ‘Not Enough’
RFA | 2014-04-15 The early release of several Vietnamese political prisoners in recent weeks represents “a step in the right direction” by Hanoi although scores of others remain behind bars and there should be no let up in the campaign to win their immediate freedom, rights groups and Vietnamese dissidents said Tuesday. In just over […]
April 17, 2014
Vietnam Frees Some Dissidents Amid TPP Trade Talks
by Nhan Quyen • Cu Huy Ha Vu, Dinh Dang Dinh, Nguyen Tien Trung, Vi Duc Hoi
By Luke Hunt – Thediplomat | April 16, 2014 With an eye on a TPP trade deal, Vietnam releases some high profile writers and activists. Nguyen Tien Trung, a 30-year old blogger and political activist, was freed over the weekend after serving four years. He was not due for release till 2017 after being found guilty of attempting […]