Month: September 2010

French-Vietnamese blogger charged with trying to topple government

September 30, 2010 Reporters Without Borders is appalled that the Vietnamese authorities announced at a news conference yesterday that there…

On the Charges Against Professor Pham Minh Hoang

September 29, 2010 In response to mounting public opinion and international pressure, Vietnam’s Ministry of Public Security acknowledged detaining Pham…

Hanoi arrested blogger Pham Minh Hoang for peacefully expressing his political view

September 29, 2010 This is a guest blog entry from Trinh Nguyen, Viet Tan Fellow. Viet Tan is a pro-democracy…

French MP Christian Vanneste asks for release of the 4 Viet Tan members

Mr. Nguyen Tan Dung Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam 62-66…

Vietnam charges maths professor with subversion

September 29, 2010 Hanoi - A Vietnamese maths professor has been charged with anti-government activities, police said Wednesday. Pham Minh…

Le Thi Cong Nhan, lawyer : plot to overthrow government considered as crime only by communist brains !

September 24, 2010 VRNs - Hanoi, Vietnam - On September 10th, 2010, VNRs reporter had an interview with Le Thi…

Australian MP Bernie Ripoll asks Minister for Foreign Affairs to intervene in favor of 4 Viet Tan members

September 24, 2010 The Honourable Kevin Rudd MP Minister for Foreign Affairs House of Representatives PO Box 6022 Parliament House…

Vietnam: Widespread Police Brutality, Deaths in Custody

Vietnam: Widespread Police Brutality, Deaths in Custody September 22, 2010 Fatal Police Beatings Cause Public Protests (New York) - The…

Parliamentary question about Vietnamese human rights abuse

Parliamentary questions 20 September 2010 Question for written answer to the Commission Rule 117 Graham Watson (ALDE) Subject: Vietnamese human…

Canadian MP Robert Oliphant urges Vietnamese Prime Minister to release 4 Viet Tan members

September 23, 2010 His Excellency Nguyen Tan Dung Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam C/o The Embassy of…

10 US Representatives call for the release of 4 Viet Tan members

September 23, 2010 His Excellency Nguyen Tan Dung Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam Embassy of Vietnam 1233…