Opinion-Section
An Image of Guilt: Re-examining the Public Mug Shot in Việt Nam
The public consumption of the "mug shot"—the official photo taken by police after an arrest—has spurred
2023
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religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin, October 2023: HRW Says Vietnam Criminalizes People Who Want to Exercise Their Freedom of Rights and Beliefs
[The Government’s Reach] The Government Set Up Strict Procedures to Manage All Merit Money Collected from Temples in Vietnam
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.
News
HRMI Publishes Comprehensive 2023 Human Rights Update for Vietnam
On July 26, 2023, the Human Rights Measurement Initiative (HRMI) - a non-profit organization - unveiled its annual analysis of
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin, May 2023: Government Arrests Member of Evangelical Church of Christ, U.S. Strongly Condemns Vietnam on Lack of Religious Freedom
Authorities pursue increased persecution and dogged eradication of religion.
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin, April 2023: Protestants Arrested, Hmong Coerced into Renouncing the Duong Van Minh Religion
Religious freedom in Vietnam continues to deteriorate.
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin, March 2023: Authorities Smash Front Gate of Protestant Family Prepare for a Nationwide Audit of “Merit” Monetary Donations
[The Government's Reach] Dak Lak Province: Authorities threaten, smash gate of family following Evangelical Church of Christ On
religion bulletin
Religion Bulletin, February 2023: Vietnam Prevents American Delegation from Meeting Protestants, Recognizes the Art of Divination but Punishes Medium of “Đúng nhận, Sai cãi” Fame
Despite being placed on the U.S. Special Watch List, Vietnam continues to fiercely repress religion.
Religion
Religion Bulletin, January 2023: State Will No Longer Manage Temple Monetary Merit Donations
Buddhist temples will face less interference but will still have to share their merit donations.