Story Archive
2014-12-29
They criticize the government’s ongoing repression of those who voice dissent online.
2014-12-28
Security officers raid his home in Ho Chi Minh City over the weekend.
2014-12-16
Nguyen Quang Lap cannot take care of himself because of a previous stroke he suffered, family members say.
2014-12-12
The outcome of such appeal cases is “dictated in advance,” says Human Rights Watch.
2014-12-10
She is attacked after organizing a party to celebrate International Human Rights Day with friends.
2014-12-08
Observers cite different reasons for Nguyen Quang Lap’s arrest.
2014-12-01
Hong Le Tho is whisked away from his home and accused of “posting online articles with bad content and false information.”
2014-11-26
Police harass and intimidate event organizers.
2014-11-25
His wife identifies the chief attacker as a police officer who had harassed him in the past.
2014-11-17
Dissidents point to Communist Party control over the National Assembly, which conducted the vote.
2014-11-11
They say the country’s submission to the UN paints an outdated portrait of its rights situation.
2014-11-05
Government agents camp outside his house and even hold a party at night.
2014-11-03
Their arrest violated domestic and international law, according to some.
2014-10-28
A deported Vietnamese blogger promises to work effectively from abroad for freedom of expression in the communist state.
2014-10-24
They say officials must cease development of a lake on their property.
2014-10-22
Nguyen Van Hai says he will work from abroad to free jailed dissident writers in Vietnam.
2014-10-21
He has been in jail for more than six years.
2014-10-17
He says prison officials tried to force him to admit his crimes.
2014-10-16
A recent waste spillage from a reservoir has renewed concerns about environmental damage.
2014-10-08
He has suffered indignities and deprivation at the hands of guards and other inmates.
2014-10-07
They say the money should be spent on health care and education.
2014-10-02
He describes harsh treatment at the hands of authorities.
2014-10-01
But journalists say some papers fear setting an example for Vietnam.
2014-09-23
Jail terms are common for villagers who oppose the expropriation of their land.
2014-09-17
The move will open up coveted land for a lucrative development scheme.
2014-09-16
It says police routinely provide causes of death in custody that ‘strain credulity.’
2014-09-15
Jailed democracy activist was repeatedly urged to collaborate with authorities.
2014-09-10
A local church leader says “conflicts” between the government and church have decreased.
2014-09-10
They condemn a shift in mission to put the party above all else.
2014-09-03
Bloggers criticize the government’s move as a human rights infringement.