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On This Day in 2016: The Conviction of the Murderer of Do Dang Du
The Conviction On Sept. 22, 2016, the Hanoi People’s Court held a first-instance trial [1] for Vu Van Binh,
On This Day
On This Day in 2016: The Conviction of the Murderer of Do Dang Du
The Conviction On Sept. 22, 2016, the Hanoi People’s Court held a first-instance trial [1] for Vu Van Binh,
Religion
70 Years of Religious Oppression after the Battle of Dien Bien Phu
The historical events that the present Vietnamese government seeks to expunge from its collective memory.
Opinion-Section
The Middle-Class Illusion in Vietnam
When individuals of higher social status mistakenly view themselves as being part of the middle class.
Opinion-Section
The Disturbing Silence of Vietnamese Media over Nguyen Van Chuong's Execution is a Worrying Trend
More than a month after the family of Nguyen Van Chuong, a Vietnamese wrongful death-row prisoner, received a court notice
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Religion Bulletin, August 2023: Ministry of Public Security Alleges Dak Lak Attack Linked to FULRO, BPSOS
The international community is concerned about threats to religious minorities in Vietnam.
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Vietnam Secretly Pursues Arms Deal with Moscow, Its Leadership Visits China Following Partnership Upgrade with the U.S.
Fire in Hanoi Apartment Building Kills 56 People A fire broke out in a nine-story apartment building in Vietnam’s
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Vietnamese Public Angered Over Proposed Plan to Clear Natural Forests to Build Reservoir
Vietnamese Public Angered over Proposed Plan to Clear Natural Forests to Build Reservoir The Binh Thuan provincial authorities’ decision to
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U.S. President Joe Biden to Visit Vietnam in September amid China’s Increasing Assertiveness
Family of Nguyen Van Chuong Allowed to Visit Him in Prison on Sept. 11 The family of Vietnamese death-row prisoner
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U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Addresses Religious Freedom Challenges in Vietnam
In a pivotal move to shed light on the state of religious freedom in Vietnam and identify potential avenues of
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ANNOUNCEMENT: LIV Appoints Ms. Tran Quynh Vi as Executive Director as of September 1, 2023
Legal Initiative Vietnam (LIV) announces the appointment of Ms. Tran Quynh Vi as its new Executive Director, effective September 1,
Human Rights
Death in Custody: The Hidden Perils of Vietnam’s Police Brutality
It is an open secret in Vietnam that brutality and torture are rampant at police stations [1] across the country.
Human Rights
Why Does the Vietnamese Government Hide Death Penalty Data?
In August 2023, the European Union denounced the Vietnamese government's lack of transparency in carrying out executions and concealing crucial
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Secretly Pursues Arms Deal with Moscow, Its Leadership Visits China Following Partnership Upgrade with the U.S.
Fire in Hanoi Apartment Building Kills 56 People A fire broke out in a nine-story apartment building in Vietnam’s
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnamese Public Angered Over Proposed Plan to Clear Natural Forests to Build Reservoir
Vietnamese Public Angered over Proposed Plan to Clear Natural Forests to Build Reservoir The Binh Thuan provincial authorities’ decision to
Vietnam Briefing
U.S. President Joe Biden to Visit Vietnam in September amid China’s Increasing Assertiveness
Family of Nguyen Van Chuong Allowed to Visit Him in Prison on Sept. 11 The family of Vietnamese death-row prisoner
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Recorded Several Cases of Alleged Police Brutality; Hanoi Expected to Upgrade Ties with U.S., Australia
Vietnamese Man Dies in Police Custody, Raising Concerns about the Heinous Use of Torture A Vietnamese man from Tuyen Quang
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U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Addresses Religious Freedom Challenges in Vietnam
In a pivotal move to shed light on the state of religious freedom in Vietnam and identify potential avenues of
News
ANNOUNCEMENT: LIV Appoints Ms. Tran Quynh Vi as Executive Director as of September 1, 2023
Legal Initiative Vietnam (LIV) announces the appointment of Ms. Tran Quynh Vi as its new Executive Director, effective September 1,
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UN Human Rights Office Expresses Grave Concern Over Imminent Execution of Nguyen Van Chuong
In a development that has sparked international concern, the impending execution of Nguyen Van Chuong in Vietnam is being met
News
International Human Rights Coalition Urges Vietnam to Halt Execution of Nguyen Van Chuong
VIETNAM - A coalition of more than 10 international human rights organizations issued an urgent open letter on August 9,
Opinion-Section
Opinion-Section
Time to End the Death Penalty in Vietnam: Uniting for Human Rights and a Global Consensus
As one of the 55 countries still retaining capital punishment, Vietnam must face rigorous scrutiny of its legal system and cases of police abuse. Vietnam should take immediate steps to either abolish the death penalty or establish a moratorium on its implementation.
Opinion-Section
Innocent Victim of Police Brutality: Nguyen Trong Doan's Coerced Confession in the Nguyen Van Chuong Case
Convictions based on confessions obtained through torture should never be admissible, especially in a murder case.
Opinion-Section
Nguyen Van Chuong: A Wrongful Conviction in Vietnam's Criminal Justice System
Nguyen Van Chuong’s criminal case is another heart-wrenching story that shakes the foundations of Vietnam's criminal justice system. Chuong
Opinion-Section
How Humanities Education In Vietnam Failed Me: An Anecdote
Recently, The Economist featured an article commending Vietnam's education system, hailing it as one of the world's finest. The author
Human Rights
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Secretly Pursues Arms Deal with Moscow, Its Leadership Visits China Following Partnership Upgrade with the U.S.
Fire in Hanoi Apartment Building Kills 56 People A fire broke out in a nine-story apartment building in Vietnam’s
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnamese Public Angered Over Proposed Plan to Clear Natural Forests to Build Reservoir
Vietnamese Public Angered over Proposed Plan to Clear Natural Forests to Build Reservoir The Binh Thuan provincial authorities’ decision to
Vietnam Briefing
U.S. President Joe Biden to Visit Vietnam in September amid China’s Increasing Assertiveness
Family of Nguyen Van Chuong Allowed to Visit Him in Prison on Sept. 11 The family of Vietnamese death-row prisoner
Human Rights
Death in Custody: The Hidden Perils of Vietnam’s Police Brutality
It is an open secret in Vietnam that brutality and torture are rampant at police stations [1] across the country.
Internet Freedom
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Recorded Several Cases of Alleged Police Brutality; Hanoi Expected to Upgrade Ties with U.S., Australia
Vietnamese Man Dies in Police Custody, Raising Concerns about the Heinous Use of Torture A Vietnamese man from Tuyen Quang
Human Rights
The Ambitious 16-Year Development of Domestic Social Media in Vietnam
Many projects were launched with grand ambitions, only to flop, except for a few exceptions.
Human Rights
Vietnam’s Cybersecurity Law: A Timeline
Despite staunch opposition, Vietnam is rushing to perfect its legal framework on cyber security.
Internet Freedom
Safeguarding Security or Infringing on Privacy? Vietnam's Social Media Account ID Proposal
The Vietnamese government prioritizes complete control over cyberspace rather than protecting privacy and data autonomy.
Religion
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin, August 2023: Ministry of Public Security Alleges Dak Lak Attack Linked to FULRO, BPSOS
The international community is concerned about threats to religious minorities in Vietnam.
News
U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Addresses Religious Freedom Challenges in Vietnam
In a pivotal move to shed light on the state of religious freedom in Vietnam and identify potential avenues of
Religion
The Influx of New Religious Movements from South Korea to Vietnam
Numerous religious groups have discreetly made their way into Vietnam, each of them subject to oppression by the state.
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin, June 2023: Central Highlands Evangelical Church of Christ Accused of Being a Reactionary Organization after Dak Lak Incident
“Systematic, ongoing, and egregious” violations of religious freedom continue.
Politics
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnam Secretly Pursues Arms Deal with Moscow, Its Leadership Visits China Following Partnership Upgrade with the U.S.
Fire in Hanoi Apartment Building Kills 56 People A fire broke out in a nine-story apartment building in Vietnam’s
Vietnam Briefing
Vietnamese Public Angered Over Proposed Plan to Clear Natural Forests to Build Reservoir
Vietnamese Public Angered over Proposed Plan to Clear Natural Forests to Build Reservoir The Binh Thuan provincial authorities’ decision to
Vietnam Briefing
U.S. President Joe Biden to Visit Vietnam in September amid China’s Increasing Assertiveness
Family of Nguyen Van Chuong Allowed to Visit Him in Prison on Sept. 11 The family of Vietnamese death-row prisoner
Politics
The Impact of Unequal Economic Benefits on Kinh and Montagnard Communities in the Central Highlands
Instability occurs because the indigenous communities in the region do not receive enough economic benefits.