Press Releases Archives - Viet Tan (EN)

Elevating the bilateral relationship to transform Vietnam

Viet Tan September 7, 2023

It is time for the Vietnamese Communist Party to abandon its fear of “peaceful evolution” and truly upgrade diplomatic relations with the United States and other democratic countries. This will help Vietnam avoid excessive dependence on China and to promote its own economic development, especially in the strategic areas of advanced technology, workforce development, and environmental protection.

Welcoming Secretary Blinken and kidnapping activist Duong Van Thai on the same day

Viet Tan April 17, 2023

A prominent YouTuber, Duong Van Thai was reportedly abducted in Bangkok on orders from the Vietnamese government and forcibly returned to Vietnam. The incident is believed to have occurred around April 14, 2024 — the same day that US Secretary of State, Antony Blinken, arrived in Hanoi.

Joint letter calling for the release of Mr. Chau Van Kham

Viet Tan January 24, 2023

In an open letter to the Vietnamese Prime Minister, human rights activists and elected officials from around the world called on the Vietnamese authorities to immediately release Vietnamese-Australian activist Chau Van Kham and respect the recommendations of the United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention (UNWGAD).

Viet Tan Presents 2022 Le Dinh Luong Human Rights Award to Prisoner of Conscience Nguyen Nang Tinh

Viet Tan December 7, 2022

Viet Tan is pleased to announce that the 2022 Le Dinh Luong Human Rights Award — with the theme “Defending national sovereignty against threats from

Harmful network targets Vietnamese civil society: Facebook must take action

Viet Tan October 28, 2022

Starting around October 20, a sophisticated network of fake Facebook accounts have inundated the comment section of well known Vietnamese Facebook users.

Viet Tan Announces New Leadership for 2022-2025 Term

Viet Tan September 21, 2022

Viet Tan recently concluded its 9th Party Conference to review the Vietnamese struggle for democracy; approve strategies and projects to empower the people of Vietnam to resist the repression of the Vietnamese Communist Party; and elect the leadership to guide Viet Tan through the next three-year term.

Viet Tan Statement on the US-ASEAN Summit

Viet Tan May 12, 2022

VIET TAN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 12 MAY 2022 Contact: Duy Hoang +1 202-596-7951 Viet Tan Statement on the US-ASEAN Summit The US-ASEAN meeting signals

Viet Tan Presents 2021 Le Dinh Luong Human Rights Award to Father Dang Huu Nam

Viet Tan December 9, 2021

Le Dinh Luong was sentenced to 20 years in prison by the Vietnamese communist authorities in October 2018. The award honors the sacrifices and work of individuals or organizations who are fighting for the civil and human rights of the Vietnamese people.

Viet Tan Announces Magnitsky Campaign to Impose Sanctions on Two Major Vietnamese Officials

Viet Tan & Global NGOs October 27, 2021

Over the past decade, Vietnamese government officials have continued to tighten their grip on freedom of expression and target citizen journalists and activists. To combat the abuse of human rights occurring globally, the United States passed the Magnitsky Act in 2012, which places sanctions against human rights offenders.

10 international organizations urge the US Vice President to address human rights issues in Vietnam

International Organizations August 18, 2021

More members in the international community call on Vice President Kamala Harris to raise human rights concerns during her upcoming trip to Vietnam. 10 human

60 Vietnamese American Organizations Urge Kamala Harris to Address the Deteriorating Human Rights Conditions in Vietnam

Vietnamese American Organizations August 17, 2021

With Vice President Kamala Harris’ upcoming trip to Vietnam, 60 Vietnamese American organizations have co-signed a letter emphasizing the importance of defending human rights. These

People infected or suspected of being infected with the novel coronavirus are not properly cared for and are rather seen as “pathogens.”

Viet Tan August 1, 2021

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic in Vietnam growing increasingly serious, the Vietnamese government continues to ignore the mistakes they have made without making appropriate adjustments.