VNHRN Strongly Condemns the Sentencing of Two Songwriters Viet Khang and Tran Vu Anh Binh-On 10/30/2012, two songwriters, Vo Minh Tri (aka Viet Khang) and Tran Vu Anh Binh (aka Hoang Nhat Thong) were tried and sentenced to four and six years in prison respectively. Both were convicted under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Criminal Code for “conducting propaganda against the state.” Their crimes, in the words of the […]
Conviction and Sentencing of Viet Khang and Tran Vu Anh Binh-Press Statement – Mark C. Toner, Deputy Spokesperson, Office of the Spokesperson. November 1, 2012, Washington, DC. The United States is troubled by the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Court conviction and sentencing on October 30 of musicians Viet Khang and Tran Vu Anh Binh on charges of “propagandizing against the state.” The Court sentenced Viet Khang […]
Letter urging President Truong Tan Sang to help save student Nguyen Phuong Uyen arrested by the Police-Ho Chi Minh City, October 20th, 2012 Letter Seeking Urgent Help To: The President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam, Mr Truong Tan Sang First of all we send our greetings and wishes of good health to you. We are the students of The University of Food Industry, Ho Chi Minh City – Address: 140A Le Trong […]
EU urges Vietnam to step up human rights reform-On 31 October 2012, HANOI – International pressure mounted on Vietnam Wednesday to uphold human rights when the EU raised the issue after the jailing of two musicians on charges of anti-state propaganda in the communist nation. It is “crucial” for Vietnam to reaffirm “its commitments to reform including good governance, the rule of law and human […]
Viet Nam: Acquit songwriters who face 20 years in jail-Oct 29, 2012 – Two Vietnamese songwriters who face up to 20 years in jail for writing songs criticizing their government should be released immediately and unconditionally, Amnesty International said today, ahead of their trial on Tuesday 30 October 2012 at Ho Chi Minh City’s People’s Court. Vo Minh Tri, known as Viet Khang, 34, […]
Chiến Dịch Triệu Con Tim, Một Tiếng Nói-Hàng triệu con tim Việt Nam và cộng đồng thế giới đang xót xa hướng về những người yêu chuộng tự do dân chủ đang bị tù đày. Trước những bản án ác nghiệt phi nhân bản, chúng ta hãy cùng nhau hành động đòi công lý cho họ. Chỉ tiêu của chiến dịch là 100.000 […]
Strongly opposed the Vietnam authorities to run for the UN Human Rights Council-Since ruling so far, the Vietnam authorities constantly persecuted those who dissent, appropriating land farmers, suppressing of land petitioners, curbing intellectual class. Vietnam becomes the prison of those who dare to criticize the government and demand fundamental freedoms.
(4) HOW CAN HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS BE SUPPORTED AND PROTECTED IN THEIR WORK?-The fact that the most serious human rights violations continue to be inflicted upon human rights defenders shows that much more needs to be done to support their role and protect them from harm. This chapter provides a number of suggestions for action that can be taken to implement the Declaration and thereby support and […]
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