January 10, 2013
Article 19: Press Release
09 Jan 2013 Vietnam: Conviction of thirteen pro-democracy activists is an abuse of fundamental rights ARTICLE 19 condemns the jailing of thirteen pro-democracy activists in Vietnam and calls on the authorities to release them immediately. The men and women were convicted of “carrying out activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of […]
January 11, 2013
Vietnam: Release Convicted Activists
by Defend the Defenders • 17 Catholic youths, Cu Huy Ha Vu, Dang Ngoc Minh, Dang Xuan Dieu, Ho Duc Hoa, Ho Van Oanh, Le Quoc Quan, Le Van Son (Paulus Le Son), Nguyen Dang Minh Man, Nguyen Dang Vinh Phuc, Nguyen Dinh Cuong, Nguyen Van Duyet, Nguyen Van Oai, Nguyen Xuan Anh, Nong Hung Anh, Thai Van Dung, Tran Minh Nhat
Drop Charges Against Blogger Le Quoc Quan January 9, 2013 (New York) – The conviction and prison sentences of 14 activists by the People’s Court of Nghe An province on January 9, 2012, marks a sharp escalation of government attacks on critics. The convictions of the 14 should be quashed immediately, as should […]