Religion Bulletin - May 2025: Trial Continues for Two Members of Tịnh Thất Bồng Lai; Two Independent Protestant Pastors Sentenced
Trial of Two Tịnh Thất Bồng Lai Members Moves Forward On May 21, 2025, authorities in Long An Province continued
[The Government's Reach] Dak Lak Province: Authorities threaten, smash gate of family following Evangelical Church of Christ On
Despite being placed on the U.S. Special Watch List, Vietnam continues to fiercely repress religion.
Buddhist temples will face less interference but will still have to share their merit donations.
Repression remains severe, continuous, and systematic.
[New Religions] Deputy Minister of Home Affairs: Bureau of Internal Security is a "pivotal unit" in the campaign
A senior Ministry of Home Affairs official has vehemently and unequivocally criticized the USCIRF for the first time.
[New Religions] Hanoi Committee for Religious Affairs establishes Office of Belief and New Religious Phenomena According to the Hanoi Moi
[The Government’s Reach] Cao Bang authorities destroy funeral homes, storm into residences and dismantle altars Duong Van Minh practitioners
The United States sees six members of Tinh That Bong Lai as victims of religious repression.
Vietnamese government considers passing more draconian regulations on religion.
Kon Tum announces “eradication” of Ha Mon religion; Hanoi records 2,000 followers of new religions
The Vietnamese Buddhist Sangha (VBS) and state administrative bodies encounter a conflict of interest.
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