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Amnesty International Visits Viet Nam for Human Rights Dialogue
Representatives from Amnesty International's Secretariat this week made their first visit to Viet Nam in decades.
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Amnesty International USA Remembers Human Rights Advocate Michael MacLeod
Michael MacLeod, a longtime Amnesty International USA donor and member, former Chair of the Development Committee, and most recently appointee to the organization’s National Advisory Council, passed away on November…
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My Fiancé Will Spend His 30th Birthday in a Vietnamese Prison
On the occasion of Trung's 30th birthday, I ask again for your help to raise your voices and take action for Trung's release and to protect political dissidents in Viet…
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What You Need to Know About Vietnam’s Human Rights Record
President Sang should realize that absent significant progress on human rights, his hopes for building a closer relationship with Washington may be dashed.
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Presidents Obama and Sang to Meet on Thursday at the White House
Frank Jannuzi, Amnesty International USA deputy executive director, issued the following statement in advance of President Truong Tan Sang of Vietnam and President Barack Obama’s meeting.
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Annual Report: Viet Nam 2013
Socialist Republic of Viet Nam Head of state Truong Tan Sang Head of government Nguyen Tan Dung Repression of government critics and activists worsened, with severe restrictions on freedom of…
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Annual Report: Laos 2013
Lao People's Democratic Republic Head of state Choummaly Sayasone Head of government Thongsing Thammavong Restrictions on freedom of expression, association and assembly continued. Three prisoners of conscience and two Hmong…
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Amnesty International Visits Vietnam – First Since 1970s
A representative from Amnesty International has visited Vietnam to open up channels for dialogue with the government on the human rights situation in the country.
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The Crackdown on Democracy Activists is “Trampling on the Eternal Good Morals of the Vietnamese Nation”
Last week, Vietnamese authorities convicted 14 activists for plotting to overthrow the government under article 79 of the criminal code. The sentences range from three to thirteen years. The activists…
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Viet Nam: Release 13 Activists Jailed on “Baseless” Charges
The conviction and heavy sentencing of 13 peaceful Catholic activists in Viet Nam today flies in the face of justice and is part of an escalating government crackdown on freedom…
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10 Absurd and Unjust Arrests of 2012
You might be surprised to learn what can get you thrown in jail in a few places around the world, and how harsh the sentences are once you’re there. Every…
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Top 10 Fair Trade Gifts for the Holidays
Check out our top ten holiday gifts this season.