Opinion-Section
When Patriotism Demands Hate in Việt Nam
Thúc Kháng wrote this article in Vietnamese, published in Luat Khoa Magazine on June 25, 2025. Đàm Vĩnh Hằng translated
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religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin, July 2022: Authorities Ramp up Repression of Independent Protestant Groups, Bring Tinh That Bong Lai Case to Trial
The United States sees six members of Tinh That Bong Lai as victims of religious repression.
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin, June 2022: U.S. Department of State - Many Independent Religious Practitioners Tortured by Police
Vietnamese government considers passing more draconian regulations on religion.
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin, May 2022: More Individuals In Tinh That Bong Lai Arrested, Ha Mon Religion Repressed
Kon Tum announces “eradication” of Ha Mon religion; Hanoi records 2,000 followers of new religions
News
Convictions of Trinh Ba Phuong And Nguyen Thi Tam Upheld In August 17 Appeal Hearing
On August 17, the Hanoi People’s High Court upheld its previous conviction in an appeals hearing for the two
News
Vietnam Holds Appeals Trials For Three NGO Leaders: Dang Dinh Bach, Mai Phan Loi, and Bach Hung Duong
On August 11, the Hanoi People’s High Court held two appeals hearings for three environmental NGO leaders, Mai Phan
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin, April 2022: Vietnamese Buddhist Sangha Opposes Transparency On Monetary Donations
The Vietnamese Buddhist Sangha (VBS) and state administrative bodies encounter a conflict of interest.
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin, March 2022: Government Recaps 30 Years Of Control Over Cao Dai
[The Government’s Reach] The government conducts work with a series of Cao Dai organizations to recap 30 years of
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin, February 2022: Plum Village Meets With Government Committee For Religious Affairs, Discusses Operating in Vietnam
Along with other noteworthy news on religious freedom.
Human Rights
A Quick Look At HRMI’s Data On Vietnam
The Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI), in its attempt to make information about the state of human rights more accessible
News
Former Police Captain Receives 3 Years In Prison Under Article 331
On June 22, 2022, a Vietnamese court in Binh Thuan Province tried Le Chi Thanh, a former police captain, and
Human Rights
Martin Ennals Award Ceremony: Vietnamese Delegation Arrives In Geneva To Advocate For Human Rights Improvements in Vietnam
In preparation for the Martin Ennals Award (MEA) ceremony, a Vietnamese delegation arrived in Geneva, Switzerland to begin a two-week
Religion
Religion Bulletin, January 2022: The Government Committee For Religious Affairs Has A New Head Who Is Yet Another Police Cadre
The state of religious affairs in the new year: good news, bad news, and the same old controlling ways.