February 4, 2017
An uncertain anniversary in Vietnam
As Vietnam commemorates the 87th anniversary of its ruling Communist Party, factional infighting and economic pressures are testing its power monopoly David Hutt, Asia Times, February 3, 2017 The Communist Party of Vietnam, the heart of power of the country’s unitary government, celebrates today (February 3) its 87th founding anniversary. While there is no clear […]
February 4, 2017
Vietnamese Activist Charged With ‘Abusing Democratic Freedoms’
by Nhan Quyen • Nguyen Van Oai
Radio Free Asia, February 3, 2017 A Vietnamese activist known for filming protests against a polluting steel plant has been charged with “abusing democratic freedoms,” RFA’s Vietnamese Service has learned. Nguyen Van Hoa, 22, was arrested by police on Jan. 11 as Vietnamese authorities picked up several activists in advance of the Tet holiday, but […]