Sunday, December 29, 2013

Danh Sách Tù Nhân Lương Tâm tại Việt Nam – List of Prisoners of Conscience in Vietnam

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PHỤ ĐÍNH
DANH SÁCH TÙ NHÂN LƯƠNG TÂM TẠI VIỆT NAM *
LIST OF PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE IN VIETNAM (March, 2012)
(Cập nhật tháng 3 năm 2012 bởi Mạng Lưới Nhân Quyền ViệtNam)
 In prison: 163 persons
  1. A Thien: Born: 1983. The minority ethnic group in Gia Lai, arrested 20/11/2010 inHochiminhCity for alleged affiliation with the Vietnamese-Love-Vietnamese Party (Nguoi Viet Yeu Nguoi Viet). Charge unknown. Prison: B20DetentionCenterin Gia Lai.
    1. Ama Help: Born: 1950. The minority ethnic group in Daklak, an Evangelist follower. Arrested 2002, sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  2. Bui Dang Thuy (Bùi Đăng Thủy): Born: 1950. Former pilot of the Republic of Vietnam Air Force, member of The People’s Action Party of Vietnam (Dang Nhan Dan Hanh Dong), arrested in 1997, sentenced to 18 years in prison, under Article 91 of the Vietnamese Penal code on “Fleeing abroad or defecting to stay overseas with a view to opposing the people’ administration” in 09/1999; currently imprisoned at Section K-2 of Xuan-Loc Camp in Dong-Nai Province.
  3. Bui Tan Nha (Bùi Tấn Nhã): Born: 1953. Former Treasurer of the Hoa-Hao Buddhist (pre-1975), arrest on 07/13/1997, sentenced to life imprisonment, under Article 79 of the 1999 Penal code on “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” on 07/13/1997; currently imprisoned at Xuan-Loc Camp inDong-NaiProvince
  4. Bui Thi Minh Hang (Bùi Thị Minh Hằng): Born: 1964. Anti-China protestor/demonstrator, arrested on 11/27/2011 for 2 years of “re-education” based on “Administrative Probation Order” dated 11/8/2011 of People’s Committee Ha Noi; currently imprisoned at Binh Xuyen, Vinh Phuc
  5. Cao Van Tinh (Cao Văn Tỉnh): Born: 1974. Accused of member and collaborating with the Vietnam Reform Party (Đảng Việt Tân), arrested 8/2010, sentenced to 4,5 years’ imprisonment and 4 years of house arrest under Article 79 on “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” on May 30, 2011. Prison: Ben Tre provincial jail.
  6. Chu Manh Son (Chu Mạnh Sơn): Born: 1989. Member of Catholic Youth, arrested 8/3/2011 in Nghe An, accused of “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Has yet to be sentenced publicly. Prison: Nghi Kim, Nghe An.
  7. Cu Huy Ha Vu (Cù Huy Hà Vũ): Born: 1957. Doctor of laws, a human rights lawyer has undertaken proceedings against Vietnamese senior officers (including the two times against Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung) for protecting human rights and civil rights in VN. Arrested 11/05/2010, sentenced to 7 years’ imprisonment and 3 years of house arrest under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” on 04/05/2011. Prison: Thanh Hoa.
  8. Dang Ba Tong (Đặng Bá Tòng): Born: Unknown. Member of The People’s Democratic Party of Vietnam (Đảng Dân Chủ Nhân Dân), was arrested in Tien Giang Province in August, 2006, accused of “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code, has yet to be sentenced publicly.
  9. Dang Xuan Dieu (Đặng Xuân Diệu): Born: 1977. Businessman, member of Catholic Youth, arrested 7/30/2011 inHochiminhCity, accused of “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Has yet to be sentenced publicly. Prison: B14DetentionCenter (Ministry of Public Security ofVietnam) – Thanh Liet, Thanh Tri, Ha Noi.
  10. 11.    Danh Huong (Danh Hưởng): Born: Unknown. Khmer in Cambodia, member of the Government of Free Vietnam (Chính phủ Việt Nam Tự Do), was arrested in Saigon on July 19, 1999, sentenced to 17 years in prison under Article 79 on “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” on May 16, 2001; currently imprisoned at camp 2 Xuan Loc, Dong Nai Province.
  11. Dau Van Duong (Đậu Văn Dương): Born: 1986. Member of Catholic Youth, arrested 8/2/2011 in Nghe An, accused of “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Has yet to be sentenced publicly. Prison: Nghi Kim, Nghe An.
  12. Dinh Dang Dinh(Đinh Đăng Định): Born: 1963. Teacher, arrested 10/21/2011 in Kien Duc, Daknong, accused of  “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison:DetentionCenterin Daknong
    1. Do Huong (Đỗ Hường aka Đoàn Hùng): Born: Unknown. U.S. Permanent Resident, former Captain of Republic of Vietnam’s Army, member of Alliance of Vietnamese Revolutionary Parties; arrested 1993, sentenced to LIFE imprisonment for “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Section B, Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  13. Do Thanh Nhan (Đỗ Thanh Nhàn): Born: 1926. Member of the Government of Free Vietnam (Chính phủ Việt Nam Tự Do), was arrested in 1999, and sentenced to 20 years in prison under Article 79 on “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” on May 16, 2001, currently imprisoned at camp 2 Xuan Loc, Dong Nai Province
  14. Do Thi Minh Hanh (Đỗ Thị Minh Hạnh aka Ngọc Anh): Born: 1985. Member of the United Workers-Farmers Organization (UWFO), an unapproved union working on behalf of farmers whose land has been taken by the government for development. Arrested on 02/23/2010 for distributing anti-government leaflets, was convicted under Article 89 on “disrupting security”, sentenced to 7 years in jail on 10/27/2010 at Tra Vinh provincial People’s Court. Prison: Tra Vinh provincial jail.
  15. 17.    Do Van Thai (Đỗ Văn Thái): Born: 1960. Member of the Government of Free Vietnam (Chính phủ Việt Nam Tự Do), arrested on 2/28/2000, sentenced to 18 years in prison under Article 84 & 79 on “Terrorism to oppose the people’s administration” and “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” on 5/29/2001; currently imprisoned at camp 2 Xuan Loc, Dong Nai Province.
  16. 18.    Doan Dinh Nam (Đoàn Đình Nam): Born: 1951. Member of “Hội đồng công luật công án Bia Sơn” in Phu Yen province. Arrested 2/6/2012, accused of “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Detention center in Phu Yen province.
  17. Doan Huy Chuong (Đoàn Huy Chương aka Nguyễn Tấn Hoành): Born: 1985. One of the founding members of the United Workers-Farmers Organization (UWFO), an unapproved union working on behalf of farmers whose land has been taken by the government for development. Chuong was arrested in 10/2006 and sentenced to 18 months in jail in 2007. He was rearrested on 02/13/2010, convicted under Article 89 on “disrupting security” and sentenced to 7 years in prison on 10/27/2010 by Tra Vinh provincial court for instigating labor strikes and distributing anti-government leaflets. Prison: Tra Vinh provincial jail.
  18. Doan Van Cu (Đoàn Văn Cư): Born: 1961. Member of “Hội đồng công luật công án Bia Sơn” in Phu Yen province. Arrested 2/10/2012, accused of “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Detention center in Phu Yen province.
  19. Duong Au (Dương Âu): Born: 1955. Land rights activist, member of the Vietnam Populist Party (Đảng Vì Dân), arrested on August 26, 2009 at the Vietnam-Cambodia borders, sentenced to 5 years in prison and 5 years of house arrest for violating Article 91 of the 1999 Penal code on “Fleeing abroad or defecting to stay overseas with a view to opposing the people’ administration”. Prison: Section K-2 of Xuan-Loc Camp inDong-NaiProvince. Au had served two years’ imprisonment prior to current term.
  20. Duong Kim Khai (Dương Kim Khải): Born: 1958 . Pastor of the Cow Shed Mennonite home church and a land rights activist, member of the Vietnam Reform Party (Đảng Việt Tân), was detained 8/10/2010, sentenced to 5 years’ imprison and 5 years of house arrest under Article 79 on “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” on 5/30/2011. Prison: Ben Tre provincial jail.
  21. Duong Thi Tron (Dương Thị Tròn): Born: 1947. A Hoa-Hao Buddhist activist, arrested on 10/02/2006. In the same trial at Dong Thap on 05/03/2007, she was convicted with 1st sentence of 4 years in prison for “Disrupting security” & “Resisting persons in the performance of their official duties” under Article 245 & 257 of the Vietnamese Penal code, and with 2ndsentence of 5 years in prison for her connection to Mrs. Nguyen Thị Thu who set herself on fire (suicided) 2001 in Can Tho province for protesting religious oppression of government; total 9 years’ imprisonment. Prison: Z30, Xuan Loc, Dong Nai.
    1. H Thuy Ya (H Thuỷ Ya) Born: 1962. The minority ethnic group, an Evangelist follower, arrested 2008, sentenced to 5 years’ imprisonment under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “undermining the unity policy” in 2008. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  22. Ho Duc Hoa (Hồ Đức Hòa): Born: 1974. Member of Catholic Youth, arrested 7/30/2011 inHochiminhCity, accused of “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Has yet to be sentenced publicly. Prison: B14DetentionCenter (Ministry of Public Security ofVietnam) – Thanh Liet, Thanh Tri, Ha Noi.
  23. Ho Long Duc (Hồ Long Đức): Born: 1953. Member of the Government of Free Vietnam (Chính phủ Việt Nam Tự Do), was arrested on 11/25/1999, and sentenced to 20 years in prison under Article 84 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Terrorism to oppose the people’s administration” on 05/29/2001; currently imprisoned at camp 2 Xuan Loc, Dong Nai Province.
  24. Ho Thi Bich Khuong (Hồ Thị Bích Khương): Born: 1967. Land rights activist, member of Bloc 8406, arrested 1/15/2011,  sentenced on 12/29/2011 at Nghe An provincial Court to 5 years’ imprisonment and 3 years of house arrest for “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Nghi Kim, Nghe An provincial jail
  25. Ho Van Oanh (Hồ Văn Oanh): Born: 1985. Member of Catholic Youth, arrested 8/27/2011 inHochiminhCity, accused of “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Has yet to be sentenced publicly. Prison: B34DetentionCenter (Ministry of Public Security ofVietnam) – 237 Nguyen Van Cu,HochiminhCity.
  26. Hoang Phong (Hoàng Phong): Born: 1985 . Social activist. Arrested 12/29/2011, accused of  “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Nghi Kim, Nghe An provincial jail.
  27. Huynh Anh (Huỳnh Anh): Born: 1975. Member of the Government of Free Vietnam (Chính phủ Việt Nam Tự Do), arrested in 2004, sentenced to 8 years’ imprisonment for violating Article 91 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “fleeing to a foreign country to oppose the government”. Prison: Section K-2 of Xuan-Loc Camp inDong-NaiProvince.
  28. 31.    Huynh Anh Tri (Huỳnh Anh Trí): Born: 1971. Member of the Government of Free Vietnam (Chính phủ Việt Nam Tự Do), arrested on 12/29/1999, sentenced to 14 years in prison under Article 84 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Terrorism to oppose the people’s administration” on 05/29/2001; currently imprisoned at camp 2/Z30A Xuan Loc, Dong Nai Province.
  29. 32.    Huynh Anh Tu (Huỳnh Anh Tú): Born: 1968. Member of the Government of Free Vietnam (Chính phủ Việt Nam Tự Do), arrested on Dec 29, 1999, sentenced to 14 years in prison under Article 84 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Terrorism to oppose the people’s administration” on 05/29/2001; currently imprisoned at camp 2 Xuan Loc, Dong Nai Province.
  30. K Khiep: Born:  unknown . Ko Ho ethnic group. Arrested 12/11/ 2010, in Tay Ninh for alleged affiliation with the Vietnamese-Love-Vietnamese Party (Nguoi Viet Yeu Nguoi Viet). Charge unknown. Prison: B20DetentionCenter in Gia Lai.
  31. K Theo: Born: unknown . Ko Ho ethic group. Arrested 12/10/2010, in Tay Ninh for alleged affiliation with the Vietnamese-Love-Vietnamese Party (Nguoi Viet Yeu Nguoi Viet). Charge unknown. Prison: B20DetentionCenter in Gia Lai.
  32. Kpa Y Co: Born: 1980. The minority ethnic group, an Evangelist follower of the Vietnam Good News Mission (VGNM) church in Song Hinh district of Phu Yen Province, was arrested on 01/27/2010, and sentenced to 4 years in prison and 2 years of house arrest for “undermining the unity policy” on Nov 15, 2010 by Phu Yen People’s Court. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  33. Kpa Thom: Born: unknown . Montagnard (Jarai) Christian. Arrested 8/25/2010, in Chu Prong district, Gia Lai for allegedly using unauthorized religious activities to incite unrest in rubber plantations. Charges and whereabouts unknown.
  34. Kpuih Do: Born: unknown .  Montagnard (Jarai) Christian. Arrested August 25, 2010, in Chu Prong district, Gia Lai for allegedly using unauthorized religious activities to incite unrest in rubber plantations. Prison: B20DetentionCenter in Gia Lai.
  35. Kpuih Theng: Born: 1965 . Montagnard (Jarai) Christian inChư Pưh, Gia Lai. Arrested 9/13/2010, by border guards in Tay Ninh province as he was trying to flee toCambodia. Charge unknown. Prison: B20DetentionCenter in Gia Lai.
  36. Ksor Y Du: Born: 1963. The minority ethnic group, an Evangelist follower of the Vietnam Good News Mission (VGNM) church in Song Hinh district of Phu Yen Province, was arrested on Jan 27, 2010, and sentenced to 6 years in prison and 4 years of house arrest for “undermining the unity policy” on Nov 15, 2010 by Phu Yen People’s Court. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
    1. Le Cong Dinh (Lê Công Định aka Nguyên Kha): Born: 1968. Former vice president of the Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association 2005-2008, a human rights lawyers was willing to defend many of the above political dissidents in court, until he himself was arrested on 6/13/2009, sentenced to 5 years in prison and 3 years of house arrest on 1/20/2010 in Ho Chi Minh City, under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal code on “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration”. Prison: K1, Z30A, Xuan Loc, Dong Nai.
    2. Le Duc Dong (Lê Đức Động): Born: 1983. Member of “Hội đồng công luật công án Bia Sơn” in Phu Yen province. Arrested 2/5/2012, accused of “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Detention center in Phu Yen province.
    3. Le Duy Loc (Lê Duy Lộc): Born: 1956. Member of “Hội đồng công luật công án Bia Sơn” in Phu Yen province. Arrested 2/5/2012, accused of “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Detention center in Phu Yen province.
  37. 43.    Le Kim Hung (Lê Kim Hùng): Born: 1968. Member of the Government of Free Vietnam (Chính phủ Việt Nam Tự Do), was arrested on June 18, 1999, and sentenced to 20 years in prison under Article 84 of the Vietnamese Penal code on “Terrorism to oppose the people’s administration” on 5/29/2001; currently imprisoned at camp 2 Xuan Loc, Dong Nai Province.
  38. Le Phuc (Lê Phúc): Born: 1951. Member of “Hội đồng công luật công án Bia Sơn” in Phu Yen province. Arrested 2/5/2012, accused of “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Detention center in Phu Yen province.
  39. Le Thang Long (Lê Thăng Long): Born: 1967. Blogger & businessman, arrested inHo Chi Minh City on 6/14/2009, sentenced on 1/20/2010 to 5 years in prison and 3 years of house arrest, under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration”. Prison: Z30A, Xuan Loc, Dong Nai.
  40. Le Thanh Tung (Lê Thanh Tùng): Born: 1968. Free journalist & pro-democracy activist, member of Bloc 8406, arrested on 12/1/2011 at Ha Dong, accused of “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Has been sentenced yet. Prison: B14DetentionCenter (Ministry of Public Security ofVietnam) – Thanh Liet, Thanh Tri, Ha Noi.
  41. Le Trong Cu (Lê Trọng Cư): Born: 1966. Member of “Hội đồng công luật công án Bia Sơn” in Phu Yen province. Arrested 2/5/2012, accused of “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Detention center in Phu Yen province.
  42. Le Van Soc (Lê Văn Sóc): Born: 1956. A Hoa-Hao Buddhist activist inVinhLongProvince, arrested on 11/04//2006 inDongThapProvince, sentenced on 5/03/2007 to 6 years’ imprisonment for “Causing public disorder” & “Resisting persons in the performance of their official duties” under Article 245 & 257 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Section K-2 of Xuan-Loc Camp inDong-NaiProvince.
  43. Le Van Son (Lê Văn Sơn): Born: 1938. A Hoa-Hao Buddhist activist, arrested in 1982, and sentenced to life imprisonment on charge of “Activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. He is detained in T5, Thanh Cam district, Thanh Hoa, province.
  44. Le Son (Paulus Lê Sơn): Born: 1985. Member of Catholic Youth, arrested 8/3/2011 in Ha Noi, accused of  “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Has yet to be sentenced publicly. Prison: B14DetentionCenter (Ministry of Public Security ofVietnam) – Thanh Liet, Thanh Tri, Ha Noi.
  45. Le Van Thanh (Lê Văn Thành): Born: 1975. Member of Falun Gong inVietnam. Arrested 6/11/2010 in Ha Noi, accused of installing equipment to broadcast Falun Gong’s “Sound of Hope Network” intoChina, sentenced on 11/10/2011 to 2 years’ imprisonment for “Illegally transmitting information on the network of telecommunication” under Article 226 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: B14DetentionCenter (Ministry of Public Security ofVietnam) – Thanh Liet, Thanh Tri, Ha Noi.
  46. Le Van Tinh (Lê Văn Tính): Born: 1940. Former House Representative of theRepublic ofVietnam, advisor to the Hoa-Hao Buddhist. Member of the People’s Action Party, was arrested in Siem-Riep province (Campuchia) on 01/25/1995, extradited to Vietnam with 21 other PAP on 12/5/1996, and sentenced to 20 years imprisonment by the An Giang Provincial Court on 9/8/1999 for violating Article 91 & 79 of the Vietnamese Penal code on “fleeing to a foreign country to oppose the government” and “attempting to overthrow the people government”. Prison:K2, Z30A, Xuan Loc, Dong Nai.
Tinh had been held 10 years in a “re-education camp” prior to current prison term.
  1. Lu Văn Bay(Lư Văn Bảy): Born: 1952. Arrested 3/26/2011, sentenced to 4 years’ imprisonment and 3 years of house arrest, under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” on 8/22/2011. Prison: unknown.
    1. Mai Thi Dung (Mai Thị Dung): Born: 1969. Leader of Hoa-Hao Buddhist women League of Cho Moi District, An Giang Province, was arrested on August 5, 2005. In the same trial at Dong Thap on 05/03/2007, she convicted with 1st sentence of 5 years in prison for “Disrupting security” & “Resisting persons in the performance of their official duties” under Article 245 & 257 of the Vietnamese Penal Code, and with 2nd sentence of 6 years in prison for her connection to Mrs. Nguyen Thi Thu who set herself on fire (suicided) 2001 in Can Tho province for protesting religious oppression of government; total 11 years’ imprisonment. Prison: Z30, Xuan Loc, Dong Nai.
  2. Nguyen Ba Dang (Nguyễn Bá Đăng): Born: 1965. Teacher, member of Bloc 8406 and of the The People’s Democratic Party of Vietnam (Đảng Dân Chủ Nhân Dân); arrested on 1/22/2010 in Hai Duong and sentenced to 3 years in prison, under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam”. Prison: Kim Chi, Hai Duong
  3. Nguyen Chi Thanh (Nguyễn Chí Thành): Born: 1973. Land rights activist and member of the Cow Shed Mennonite home church. Arrested 08/2010, accused of member and collaborating with the Vietnam Reform Party (Đảng Việt Tân), arrested 8/2010, sentenced to 2 years’ imprisonment and 3 years of house arrest under Article 79 on “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” on 5/30/2011. Prison: Ben Tre provincial jail.
  4. Nguyen Cong Chinh (Nguyễn Công Chính): Born: 1969. Pastor in theLutherranChurch, arrested 4/28/2011, accused of “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Has yet to be sentenced publicly. Prison: T20, Pleiku, Kon Tum
  5. Nguyen Dinh Cuong (Nguyễn Đình Cường): Born: 1981. Blogger, social activist. Arrested 12/24/2011, accused of  “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Has yet to be sentenced publicly. Prison: B14DetentionCenter (Ministry of Public Security ofVietnam) – Thanh Liet, Thanh Tri, Ha Noi.
  6. Nguyen Hoang Quoc Hung (Nguyễn Hoàng Quốc Hùng): Born: 1981. Member of the United Workers-Farmers Organization (UWFO), an unapproved union working on behalf of farmers whose land has been taken by the government for development. He was arrested on 2/24/2010, was convicted under Article 89 on “disrupting security”, sentenced to 9 years’ imprisonment on 10/27/2010 at Tra Vinh provincial People’s Court. Prison: Tra Vinh provincial jail.
  7. Nguyen Hoang Son (Nguyễn Hoàng Sơn): Born: 1960. Member of the Government of Free. Arrested on 10/7/1999. Sentenced to 13 years’ imprisonment under Article 84 of the Vietnamese Penal code on “Terrorism to oppose the people’s administration” on 5/29/2001. Prison: Z30A, Xuan-Loc, Dong-Nai.
  8. Nguyen Huu Cau (Nguyễn Hữu Cầu): Born: 1947. Former Captain ofRepublic ofVietnam’s Army. Arrested on 10/09/1982. Sentenced to LIFE imprisonment under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “undermining unity policy” on 5/19/1983. Prison: SectionK2, Z30A, Xuan Loc, Dong-Nai.
Cau had been held 5 years in a “re-education camp” prior to current prison term.
  1. Nguyen Kim Nhan (Nguyễn Kim Nhàn): Born: 1949. Land rights activist fromBacGiangProvince, arrested on 9/25/2008, sentenced on 10/09/2009 to 2 years in prison and 2 years of house arrest for “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: B14DetentionCenter (Ministry of Public Security ofVietnam) – Thanh Liet, Thanh Tri, Ha Noi. Released in Jan 2011 after completing his prison sentence; rearrested in urgency on 06/07/2011, accused of  “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Has yet to be sentenced publicly. Prison: Bac Giang
  2. Nguyen Ky Loc (Nguyễn Kỳ Lọc): Born: 1951. Member of “Hội đồng công luật công án Bia Sơn” in Phu Yen province. Arrested 2/6/2012, accused of “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Detention center in Phu Yen province.
  3. Nguyen Loc Phuoc (Nguyễn Lộc Phước, aka Pe Vi Chet): Born: 1981. Arrested 20/11/2010 inHochiminhCity for alleged affiliation with the Vietnamese-Love-Vietnamese Party (Nguoi Viet Yeu Nguoi Viet). Charge unknown. Prison: B20DetentionCenter in Gia Lai.
  4. Nguyen Long Hoi (Nguyễn Long Hội): Born: 1940. Arrested in 1997, convicted for violating Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration”, served 13 years of a 20-year sentence, then escaped. He was re-captured and imprisoned for the remaining 7 years’ imprisonment, Prison: Section K-2 of Xuan-Loc Camp inDong-NaiProvince.
  5. Nguyen Manh Son (Nguyễn Mạnh Sơn): Born: 1943. Retired cadre, arrested on 5/8/2009 in Hai Phong, sentenced on 10/9/2009 to 3 years’ imprisonment and 3 years of house arrest, under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam”. Prison: B14DetentionCenter (Ministry of Public Security ofVietnam) – Thanh Liet, Thanh Tri, Ha Noi.
  6. Nguyen Ngoc Cuong (Nguyễn Ngọc Cường): Born: 1956. Arrested 04/02/2011 in Dong Nai for allegedly distributing anti-government leaflets . Sentenced on 10/21/2011 to 7 years’ imprisonment for “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Dong Nai
  7. Nguyen Ngoc Phuong (Nguyễn Ngọc Phương): Born: 1977. Member of the Government of Free Vietnam (Chính phủ Việt Nam Tự Do), arrested on 12/29/1999, sentenced on 5/29/2001 to 13 years’ imprisonment, under Article 84 of the Vietnamese Penal code on “Terrorism to oppose the people’s administration”. Prison: Section K-2 of Xuan-Loc Camp inDong-NaiProvince.
  8. Nguyen Ngoc Tuong Thi (Nguyễn Ngọc Tường Thi): Born: unknown. Arrested on 04/02/2011 & accused of distributing anti-government leaflets . Sentenced on 10/21/2011 to 2 years’ imprisonment for “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Dong Nai
  9. Nguyen Phong (Nguyễn Phong): Born: 1975. Leader of the Vietnam Progressive Party (PPV), arrested on 2/17/2007 in the city ofHue, sentenced on 3/30/2007 to 6 years in prison and 3 years of house arrest, under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” ; currently imprisoned inThanhHoaProvince.
  10. Nguyen Thanh Tam (Nguyễn Thành Tâm): Born: 1953. Land rights activist and member of the Cow Shed Mennonite home church, was detained on July 18, 2010 in his hometown of Ben-Tre province, accused of a member & collaborating with the Vietnam Reform Party (Đảng Việt Tân), on 5/30/2011 sentenced to 2 years’ imprisonment and 3 years of house arrest, under Article 79 of the Vietnamese penal code on “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration”. Prison: Ben Tre Provincial jail.
  11. Nguyen Tien Trung (Nguyễn Tiến Trung): Born: 1983. Member of the Democratic Party of Vietnam (DPV), arrested on 7/7/2009 inSaigon, sentenced on 1/21/2010 to 7 years’ imprisonment and 3 years of house arrest, under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration”. Prison: K1, Z30A, Xuan Loc, Dong Nai.
  12. Nguyen Trung Ton (Nguyễn Trung Tôn): Born: 1971. Religious activist, Block 8406 supporter, and Protestant pastor, who heads the Full Gospel Church in Thanh Hoa province, arrested 1/15/2011,  sentenced on 12/29/2011 to 2 years’ imprisonment and 2 years of house arrest for “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Nghi Kim, Nghe An provincial jail
  13. Nguyen Tuan Nam (Nguyễn TuấnNam): Born: 1936. Member of the People Action Party. Arrested in 12/1997, sentenced to 20-years’ imprisonment in 9/1999, under Article 91 of the Vietnamese Penal code on “Fleeing abroad or defecting to stay overseas with a view to opposing the people’ administration”. Prison: Section K-2 of Xuan-Loc Camp inDong-NaiProvince.
  14. Nguyen Van Canh (Nguyễn Văn Cảnh): Born: 1950. Member of the People Action Party. Arrested in 1999. Sentenced to 20-years’ imprisonment, under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration”. Prison: Section K-2 of Xuan-Loc Camp inDong-NaiProvince.
  15. Nguyen Van Dien (Nguyễn Văn Điền): Born: Unknown. Deputy Chairman of the Hoa-Hao Buddhist. Arrest on 08/05/2005. Sentenced on 09/27/2005 to 7 years’ imprisonment, under Article 89 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Disrupting security”. Prison:K2, Z30A, Xuan-Loc, Dong-Nai.
  16. Nguyen Van Duyet (Nguyễn Văn Duyệt): Born: 1980. Member of Catholic Youth, arrested 8/7/2011 in Nghe An, accused of “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Has yet to be sentenced publicly. Prison: B14DetentionCenter (Ministry of Public Security ofVietnam) – Thanh Liet, Thanh Tri, Ha Noi.
  17. Nguyen Van Hai (Nguyễn Văn Hải, aka Điếu Cày): Born: 1952. Blogger and free journalist, founding member of the Free Journalists Club, arrested in Saigon on 4/20/2008, sentenced on 9/10//2008 to 2 years and 6 months in prison. At the end of his prison term on 10/20/2010, he wasn’t released and is continuously accused of violating Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam”, has yet to be sentenced publicly.
  18. Nguyen Van Hoa (Nguyễn Văn Hòa): Born: 1940. Member of Anti-Communist group, arrested in 1992, sentenced to 20-years’ imprisonment for “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Section K-2 of Xuan-Loc Camp inDong-NaiProvince.
  19. Nguyen Van Lia (Nguyễn Văn Lía aka Ba Lía, aka Hoàng Thụy Như Liên): Born: 1940. A Hoa-Hao Buddhist activist, arrested 4/24/2011 at Cho Moi, on 12/13/2011 sentenced to 5 years’ imprisonment for “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: An Giang provincial jail. Lia had served sentence of 3 years in 2003 prior to current term.
  20. 81.    Nguyen Van Ly (Nguyễn Văn Lý): Born: 1946. Catholic priest, founding member of the Vietnam Progressive Party, arrested on 2/18/2007 at his home parish in Thua Thien Province. On 3/30/2007, sentenced to 8 years in prison and 5 years of house arrest for “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. After two and a half years as a prisoner in Ba Sao, Phu Ly, Ha Nam Province, Rev. Ly suffered a major stroke in November 2009, and was brought to Hanoi for urgent care. He was conditionally released from prison on health grounds on March 18, 2010 for 1 year, and now returned to Ba Sao, Phu Ly, Ha Nam prison.
  21. Nguyen Van Oai (Nguyễn Văn Oai): Born: 1980. Member of Catholic Youth, arrested 7/30/2011, accused of “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Has yet to be sentenced publicly. Prison: B14DetentionCenter (Ministry of Public Security ofVietnam) – Thanh Liet, Thanh Tri, Ha Noi.
  22. Nguyen Van Phuong (Nguyễn Văn Phương): Born: 1966. Member of the Government of Free Vietnam (Chính phủ Việt Nam Tự Do), arrested in 1998, sentenced to 17 years’ imprisonment, under Article 84 of the Vietnamese Penal code on “Terrorism to oppose the people’s administration” on 5/29/2001. Prison: Section K-3 of Xuan-Loc Camp inDong-NaiProvince.
  23. Nguyen Van Thanh (Nguyễn Văn Thanh): Born: unknown. Arrested on 03/10/2011 & accused of distributing anti-government leaflets for “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Has yet to be sentenced publicly. Prison: Nghe An.
  24. Nguyen Van Tho (Nguyễn Văn Thơ): Born: 1939. A Hoa-Hao Buddhist activist, arrested on 10/02/2006 inDongThapProvince, sentenced on 5/3/2007 to 6 years in prison, under Article 245 & 257 of the Vietnamese Penal code on “Causing public disorder” and “Resisting persons in the performance of their official duties”. Prison: Section K-4 of Xuan-Loc Camp inDong-NaiProvince.
  25. Nguyen Van Trung (Nguyễn Văn Trung): Born: 1950. Arrested in 1992, sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment for “politically reactionary” activities that was aiming to overthrow the people’s government. Prison: Section K-2 of Xuan-Loc Camp inDong-NaiProvince.
  26. Nguyen Van Tuc (Nguyễn Văn Túc): Born: 1964. Land rights activist from Thai Binh Province, arrested in Hai Phong on 9/10/2008, sentenced on 10/09/2009 to 4 years in prison and 3 years of house arrest for “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code, currently at prison camp B14 Detention Center (Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam) – Thanh Liet, Thanh Tri, Hanoi.
  27. Nguyen Xuan Anh (Nguyễn Xuân Anh): Born: 1982. Member of Catholic Youth, arrested 8/7/2011 in Nghe An, accused of “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Has yet to be sentenced publicly. Prison: B14DetentionCenter (Ministry of Public Security ofVietnam) – Thanh Liet, Thanh Tri, Ha Noi.
  28. Nguyen Xuan Nghia (Nguyễn Xuân Nghĩa): Born: 1949. Writer, representative of the 8406 Movement, arrested on 9/10/2008 in the city of Hai Phong, sentenced on 10/09/2009 to 6 years in prison and 3 years of house arrest for “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code, currently at Thanh Liet Prison, Thanh Tri,Hanoi.
  29. Nguyen Xuan No (Nguyễn Xuân Nô): Born: 1945. Follower ofCaoDaiChurch, arrested in 2005, sentenced to an 9 years’ imprisonment for “Fleeing abroad or defecting to stay overseas with a view to opposing the people’ administration” under Article 91 of the Vietnamese Penal code on 7/27/2005. Prison: Section K-2 of Xuan-Loc Camp inDong-NaiProvince.
Prior to this prison term, he had served two other terms for political offenses.
  1. Nong Hung Anh (Nông Hùng Anh): Born: 1988. Student, member of Evangelist Youth, arrested 8/5/2011 in Ha Noi, accused of “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Has yet to be sentenced publicly. Prison: B14DetentionCenter (Ministry of Public Security ofVietnam) -  Thanh Liet, Thanh Tri, Ha Noi.
  2. Pham Ngoc Hoa (Phạm Ngọc Hoa): Born: 1954. Land rights activist and a member of the Cow Shed Mennonite home church. Accused of a member & collaborating with the Vietnam Reform Party (Đảng Việt Tân), arrested 8/2010, sentenced to 2 years’ imprisonment and 3 years of house arrest, under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” on 5/30/2011. Prison: Ben Tre provincial jail.
  3. Pham Thanh Nghien (Phạm Thanh Nghiên): Born: 1977. Member of Bloc 8406, arrested on 9/18/2008 in Hai Phong, and in a closed trial on 01/29/2010 where she was sentenced to 4 years in prison and 3 years of house arrest, under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam”, currently at prison camp B14 Detention Center (Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam) – Thanh Liet, Thanh Tri, Hanoi.
  4. Pham Thi Ngoc Phuong (Phạm Thị Ngọc Phượng): Born: 1945. Former Officer of the Republic of Vietnam’s Army, member of the Vietnam Populist Party (Đảng Vì Dân), arrested on April 18, 2010 in Hochiminh City, sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment, under Article 84 of the Vietnamese Penal code on “Terrorism to oppose the people’s administration” on 9/21/2011. Currently held at B-34 Detention Center in Hochiminh.
  5. Pham Van Thong (Phạm Văn Thông): Born: 1962. Land rights activist and a member of the Cow Shed Mennonite home church . Accused of a member & collaborating with the Vietnam Reform Party (Đảng Việt Tân), arrested 8/2010, sentenced to 7 years’ imprisonment and 5 years of house arrest, under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” on 5/30/2011. Prison: Ben Tre provincial jail.
  6. Pham Van Troi (Phạm Văn Trội): Born: 1972. Engineer, member of the Vietnam Human Right Committee, arrested inHanoi on 9/10/2008, sentenced on 10/082009 to 4 years in prison and 4 years of house arrest, under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam”. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  7. Pham Xuan Than (Phạm Xuân Thân): Born: 1958. Member of Alliance of Vietnamese Revolutionary Parties, arrested 6/12/1996, sentenced to LIFE imprisonment for “Terrorism to oppose the people’s administration” under Article 84 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison:K2, Z30A, Xuan-Loc, Dong-Nai.
  8. Phan Thanh Hai (Phan Thanh Hải, aka anhbasg): Born: 1969. Attorney, blogger, member of the Free Journalists Club, arrested 10/18/2010, accused of “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code, has yet to be sentenced publicly. Prison: B34 Detention Center (Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam) – 237 Nguyen Van Cu, Hochiminh City.
    1. Phan Thanh Tuong (Phan Thanh Tường): Born: unknown. Member of “Hội đồng công luật công án Bia Sơn” in Phu Yen province. Arrested 2/5/2012, accused of “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Detention center in Phu Yen province.
    2. Phan Thanh Y (Phan Thanh Ý): Born: 1951. Member of “Hội đồng công luật công án Bia Sơn” in Phu Yen province. Arrested 2/5/2012, accused of “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Detention center in Phu Yen province.
  9. Phan Van Ban(Phan Văn Bàn): Born: 1937. Arrested 1978, sentenced on 11/26/1985 to life imprisonment for distributing anti-government leaflets. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
    1. Phan Van Thu (Phan Văn Thu aka Trần Công): Born: 1948. Founder & chairman of “Hội đồng công luật công án Bia Sơn” in Phu Yen province. Arrested 2/5/2012, accused of “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Detention center in Phu Yen province.
    2. Phung Lam (Phùng Lâm): Born: 1966 . Member of the Democratic Party of Vietnam. Escaped from Vietnam into Cambodia on 05/30/2010. Arrested 06/21/2010 by border guards in Tay Ninh province when returning for visiting the family. Charge and whereabouts still unknown.
    3. Phung Quang Quyen (Phùng Quang Quyền): Born: 1956. Member of Vietnam Populist Party, arrested on 8/30/2009, sentenced on April 18, 2010 for 4 years’ imprisonment and 4 year of house arrest for violating Article 91 of the Vietnamese Penal code on “Fleeing abroad or defecting to stay overseas with a view to opposing the people’ administration”. Prison: Section K-2 of Xuan-Loc Camp in Dong-Nai Province. Quyen had been imprisoned for 18 months prior to current prison term.
  10. Rah Lan Dang: Born: 1979. The minority ethnic group in Gia Lai, an Evangelist follower, arrested 2003, sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  11. Rmah Hlach (aka Ama Blut): Born: 1968. The minority ethnic group in Gia Lai, an Evangelist follower, arrested 7/23/2009, sentenced on 1/14/2010 to 12 years’ imprisonment  and 3 years of house arrest for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam
  12. Ro Lah K’lan: Born: unknown .  Montagnard (Jarai) Christian. Arrested 08/25/2010 in Chu Prong district, Gia Lai for allegedly using unauthorized religious activities to incite unrest in rubber plantations. Charges and whereabouts unknown.
  13. Ro Mah Hit: Born: unknown.  Montagnard (Jarai) Christian. Arrested 08/25/2010 in Chu Prong district, Gia Lai for allegedly using unauthorized religious activities to incite unrest in rubber plantations. Charges and current whereabouts unknown.
  14. Siu Glol: Born: 1985. Montagnard (Jarai) Christian pastor in Chư Pưh, Gia Lai. Arrested 9/22/2010 inChư Pưh, Gia Lai. Charge unknown. Prison: B20DetentionCenter in Gia Lai.
  15. Siu Koch (aka Ama Liên): Born: 1985. The minority ethnic group in Gia Lai, an Evangelist follower, arrested 7/23/2009, sentenced on 1/14/2010 to 10 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  16. Siu Viu: Born: 1978. The minority ethnic group in Gia Lai, an Evangelist follower, arrested 2008, sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  17. Son Nguyen Thanh Dien (Sơn Nguyễn Thanh Điền): Born: 1972. An U.S. Permanent Resident, member of the Government of Free Vietnam (Chính phủ Việt Nam Tự Do). Arrested 8/17/2000, sentenced to 17 years’ imprisonment, under Article 84 of the Vietnamese Penal code on “Terrorism to oppose the people’s administration” on 5/29/2001. Prison: Section K-2 of Xuan-Loc Camp inDong-NaiProvince.
  18. Ta Khu (Tạ Khu): Born: 1947. Member of “Hội đồng công luật công án Bia Sơn” in Phu Yen province. Arrested 2/6/2012, accused of “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Detention center in Phu Yen province.
  19. Ta Phong Tan (Tạ Phong Tần): Born: Born: 1968. Former Police officer, blogger, one of founding members of the Free Journalists Club. Arrested on 9/5/2011, accused of still unknown. Prison: 4 Phan Dang Luu,HochiminhCity.
  20. Thai Van Dung (Thái Văn Dung): Born: 1988. Member of Catholic Youth, arrested 8/19/2011 in Ha Noi, accused of “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Has yet to be sentenced publicly. Prison: B14DetentionCenter (Ministry of Public Security ofVietnam) – Thanh Liet, Thanh Tri, Ha Noi.
  21. To Van Hong (Tô Văn Hồng): Born: 1950. Arrested in 1999, sentenced to 13 years’ imprisonment, under Article 84 of the Vietnamese Penal code on “Terrorism to oppose the people’s administration” on 5/29/2001. Prison: Section K-2 of Xuan-Loc Camp inDong-NaiProvince.
  22. Tran Anh Kim (Trần Anh Kim): Born: 1949. Former officer of the People’s Army, member of the DPV, arrested on 7/7/2009, and sentenced to 5½ years in prison and 3 years of house arrest, under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” on 1/18/2010; currently at prison camp B14 Detention Center (Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam) – Thanh Liet, Thanh Tri, Hanoi.
  23. Tran Hoai An (Trần Hoài Ân): Born: 1951. A Hoa-Hao Buddhist activist, arrested 7/2/2011 in Dong Thap, on 12/13/2011 sentenced to 3 years’ imprisonment for “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: An Giang provincial jail.
  24. Tran Hoang Giang (Trần Hoàng Giang): Born: 1980. Member of the Government of Free Vietnam (Chính phủ Việt Nam Tự Do). Arrested 2/28/2000, sentenced to 16 years’ imprisonment, under Article 84 of the Vietnamese Penal code on “Terrorism to oppose the people’s administration” on 5/29/2001. Prison: Section K-3 of Xuan-Loc Camp inDong-NaiProvince.
  25. Tran Huu Canh (Trần Hữu Cảnh):  Born: 1952. Cao Dai Church follower, arrested 2005, sentenced to 13 years’ imprisonment for “Fleeing abroad or defecting to stay overseas with a view to opposing the people’ administration” under Article 91 of the Vietnamese Penal code on 7/27/2005. Prison: Z30A, Xuan Loc, Dong Nai.
  26. Tran Huu Duc (Trần Hữu Đức): Born: 1988. Member of Catholic Youth, arrested 8/2/2011 in Ha Noi, accused of “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Has yet to be sentenced publicly. Prison: Nghi Kim, Nghe An.
  27. Tran Huu Khuong (Trần Hữu Khương, aka Trần Tư): Born: Unknown. U.S. Permanent Resident, former Captain of Republic of Vietnam’s Army, member of Alliance of Vietnamese Revolutionary Parties; arrested 1993, sentenced to LIFE imprisonment for “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Section B, Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  28. Tran Huynh Duy Thuc (Trần Huỳnh Duy Thức): Born: 1966. Engineer, internet entrepreneur and blogger, arrested in Ho Chi Minh City on 5/24/2009, sentenced on 1/20/2010 to 16 years in prison and 5 years of house arrest for “Activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: K1, Z30A, Xuan Loc, Dong Nai.
  29. Tran Minh Nhat (Trần Minh Nhật): Born: 1988. Student, member of Catholic Youth, arrested 8/27/2011 inHochiminhCity, accused of “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Has yet to be sentenced publicly. Prison: B34DetentionCenter (Ministry of Public Security ofVietnam) – 237 Nguyen Van Cu,HochiminhCity.
  30. Tran Phi Dung (Trần Phi Dũng): Born: 1966. Member of “Hội đồng công luật công án Bia Sơn” in Phu Yen province. Arrested 2/10/2012, accused of “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Detention center in Phu Yen province.
  31. Tran Quan (Trần Quân): Born: 1984. Member of “Hội đồng công luật công án Bia Sơn” in Phu Yen province. Arrested 2/10/2012, accused of “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Detention center in Phu Yen province.
  32. Tran Thi Thuy (Trần Thị Thúy:) Born: 1971. Land rights activist and a follower of Hoa Hao Buddhist Church, arrested 8/10/2010, accused of a member & collaborating with the Vietnam Reform Party (Đảng Việt Tân), sentenced 8 years’ imprisonment and 5 years of house arrest for “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on 5/30/2011. Prison: Ben Tre provincial jail.
  33. Tran Van Thiep (Trần Văn Thiệp): Born: 1963. A Hoa-Hao Buddhist activist. Arrested 8/4/2007, sentenced 6 years’ imprisonment for “Causing public disorder” under Article 245 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Lang Bien, Dong Thap.
  34. Tran Vu Anh Binh (Trần Vũ Anh Bình, aka Hoàng Nhật Thông): Born: 1974. Musician, member of Catholic Youth, arrested 9/19/2011 inHochiminhCity, accused of “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Has yet to be sentenced publicly. Prison: 4 Phan Dang Luu,HochiminhCity.
  35. Truong Minh Duc (Trương Minh Đức): Born: 1960. Free journalist, member of the Vietnam Populist Party (Đảng Vì Dân), arrested on 5/05/2007 in Kien Giang, sentenced on 7/18/2008 to 5 years in prison and 3 years of house arrest for “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Z30A, Xuan Loc, Dong Nai.
  36. Truong Quoc Huy (Trương Quốc Huy): Born: 1980. Member of Bloc 8406, arrested in Saigon on 8/18/2006, sentenced on 1/29/2008 to 6 years in prison for “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code, currently at prison camp Z30A,XuanTruongVillage, Xuan Loc District,DongNaiProvince.
  37. Truong Thi Tam (Trương Thị Tám): Born: 1966. Member of theVietnam Populist Party (Đảng Vì Dân). Arrested on 08/30/2009, sentenced on 4/20/2010 to 3 years’ imprisonment and 3 years of house arrest for “Fleeing abroad or defecting to stay overseas with a view to opposing the people’ administration” under Article 91 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Section K-4 of Xuan-Loc Camp inDong-NaiProvince.
  38. Truong Van Duy (Trương Văn Duy): Born: 1964. Member of Alliance of Vietnamese Revolutionary Parties, arrested 6/12/1996, sentenced to LIFE imprisonment for “Terrorism to oppose the people’s administration” under Article 84 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison:K2, Xuan-Loc, Dong-Nai.
  39. Truong Van Kim (Trương Văn Kim): Born: 1954. Member of the Vietnam Populist Party (Đảng Vì Dân), arrested on 08/26/2009, sentenced on April 18, 2010 to 3 years’ imprisonment and 3 years of house arrest for “Fleeing abroad or defecting to stay overseas with a view to opposing the people’ administration” under Article 91 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Section K-2 of Xuan-Loc Camp inDong-NaiProvince.
  40. Van Ngoc Hieu (Văn Ngọc Hiếu): Born: 1963. Member of the Government of Free Vietnam (Chính phủ Việt Nam Tự Do), arrested on 02/28/2000, sentenced on 5/29/2001 to 20 years’ imprisonment for “Terrorism to oppose the people’s administration” under Article 84 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison:K2, Xuan-Loc, Dong-Nai.
  41. Vi Duc Hoi(Vi Đức Hồi): Born: 1956. The minority ethnic group, former Director of Vietnamese Communist Party college in Huu Lung, Lang Son, arrest 10/27/2010, sentenced on 01/26/2011 to 8 years’ imprisonment and 5 years of house arrest for “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. AtAppeal Courton 26/04/2011 reduced to 5 years’ imprisonment and 3 years of house arrest. Prison: Yen Trach, Lang Son.
    1. Vo Minh Tri (Võ Minh Trí, aka Việt Khang): Born: 1978. Musician well-known with some patriotic and anti-China songs, member of group “Patriotic Youth Movement”. Arrested on 12/23/2011 at My Tho, accused of still unknown. Prison: 4 Phan Dang Luu,HochiminhCity.
    2. Vo Ngoc Cu (Võ Ngọc Cư): Born: 1951. Member of “Hội đồng công luật công án Bia Sơn” in Phu Yen province. Arrested 2/6/2012, accused of “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Detention center in Phu Yen province.
  42. Vo Van Buu(Võ Văn Bửu): Born: 1970. A Hoa-Hao Buddhist activist, self-immolation 8/5/2005 but was saved, sentenced to 7 years’ imprisonment on 9/27/2005, under Article 245 & 257 of the Vietnamese Penal code on “Causing public disorder” and “Resisting persons in the performance of their official duties”, jailed in Xuan Loc, Dong Nai. His wife, Mai Thi Dung, also sentenced for 6 years by the same court.
    1. Vo Thanh Le (Võ Thành Lê): Born: 1955. Member of “Hội đồng công luật công án Bia Sơn” in Phu Yen province. Arrested 2/5/2012, accused of “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Detention center in Phu Yen province.
  43. Vo Thi Hanh(Võ Thị Hạnh): Born: unknown. Member of “Hội đồng công luật công án Bia Sơn” in Phu Yen province. Arrested 2/10/2012, accused of “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Detention center in Phu Yen province.
    1. Vo Thi Thu Thuy (Võ Thị Thu Thủy): Born: 1962. Arrested on 03/10/2011 & accused of distributing anti-government leaflets for “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Has yet to be sentenced publicly. Prison: Dong Hoi, Quang Binh.
  44. Vu Duc Trung (Vũ Đức Trung): Born: 1980 . Director of Nhan Hoa software company, member of Falun Gong inVietnam. Arrested 6/11/2010 in Ha Noi, accused of installing equipment to broadcast Falun Gong’s “Sound of Hope Network” intoChina, sentenced on 11/10/2011 to 3 years’ imprisonment for “Illegally transmitting information on the network of telecommunication” under Article 226 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: B14DetentionCenter (Ministry of Public Security ofVietnam) – Thanh Liet, Thanh Tri, Ha Noi.
  45. Vu Quang Thuan (Vũ Quang Thuận): Born: 1966. Leader ofVietnam Progressive Democratic Movement (Chan Hung Nuoc Viet). 5/31/2009 escaped from Vietnam into Malaisya on 9/8/2009 for seeking political refuge, but was deported back to Vietnam & arrested 2/2/2011, upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City, charged with “Fleeing abroad or defecting to stay overseas with a view to opposing the people’ administration” under Article 91 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Currently still in interrogation process at B34 Detention Center (Ministry of Public Security of Vietnam) – 237 Nguyen Van Cu, Hochiminh City, has yet to be sentenced publicly.
  46. Vuong Tan Son (Vương Tấn Sơn): Born: 1953. Member of “Hội đồng công luật công án Bia Sơn” in Phu Yen province. Arrested 2/10/2012, accused of “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison: Detention center in Phu Yen province.
  47. Y Bri E-Nuol (aka Ama Joan): Born: 1958. The minority ethnic group in Daklak, an Evangelist follower. Arrested 2003, sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
    1. Y Dhiam: Born: 1966. The minority ethnic group in Daklak, an Evangelist follower. Arrested 2004, sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
    2. Y Don B.Ya: Born: 1971. The minority ethnic group in Daklak, an Evangelist follower. Arrested 2003, sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  48. Y Het Kdam: Born: 1962. The minority ethnic group in Daklak, an Evangelist follower. Arrested 2002, sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  49. Y Hoang B. K-Rong: Born: 1974. The minority ethnic group in Daklak, an Evangelist follower. Arrested 2002, sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  50. Y Jon E-Nuoi: Born: 1974. The minority ethnic group in Daklak, an Evangelist follower. Arrested 2002, sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  51. Y Jut B.Ya: Born: 1962. The minority ethnic group in Daklak, an Evangelist follower. Arrested 2002, sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  52. Y Jut E-Ban: Born: 1970. The minority ethnic group in Daklak, an Evangelist follower. Arrested 2004, sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  53. Y Kuo B.Ya: Born: 1956. The minority ethnic group in Daklak, an Evangelist follower. Arrested 2003, sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  54. Y Kur B. Dap: Born: 1971. The minority ethnic group in Daklak, an Evangelist follower. Arrested 2004, sentenced to 17 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  55. Y Mi Nie: Born: 1962. The minority ethnic group in Daklak, an Evangelist follower. Arrested 2002, sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  56. Y Nging Nie: Born: 1974. The minority ethnic group in Daklak, an Evangelist follower. Arrested 2004, sentenced to 9 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  57. Y Ngun Knul: Born: 1968. The minority ethnic group in Daklak, an Evangelist follower. Arrested 2004, sentenced to 18 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  58. Y Phu Ksor: Born: 1980. The minority ethnic group in Daklak, an Evangelist follower. Arrested 2004, sentenced to 8 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  59. Y Rit Nie Kdam: Born: 1972. The minority ethnic group in Daklak, an Evangelist follower. Arrested 2004, sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  60. Y Thot: Born: 1962. The minority ethnic group in Daklak, an Evangelist follower. Arrested 2004, sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  61. Y Tim B. Ya: Born: 1968. The minority ethnic group in Daklak, an Evangelist follower. Arrested 2002, sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
  62. Y Tlup Adrong: Born: 1954. The minority ethnic group in Daklak, an Evangelist follower. Arrested 2003, sentenced to 11 years’ imprisonment for “undermining unity policy” under Article 87 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Prison: Ba Sao, Phu Ly, HaNam.
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Under House Arrest: 24 persons
  1. Doan Van Dien (Đoàn Văn Diên): Born: 1954. Member of the Alliance of Workers and Farmers (AWF), arrested on 11/05/2006, sentenced on 12/10/2007 to 4 years and 6 months in prison for “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Released and is currently under house arrest.
  2. Hang Tan Phat (Hàng Tấn Phát): Born: 1984. Member of Bloc 8406, arrested on 9/23/2005, sentenced on 1/29/2008 to 6 years in prison under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam”, released and is currently under house arrest.
  3. Huynh Nguyen Dao (Huỳnh Nguyên Đạo, aka Huỳnh Việt Lang): Born: 1968. Free journalist, member of The People’s Democratic Party of Vietnam (Đảng Dân Chủ Nhân Dân), arrested inSaigon on August 14, 2006, sentenced to 2,5 years in prison and 2 years of house arrest on August 17, 2007 for “conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam”. He was released on 17 February 2009; is currently under house arrest.
  4. Le Nguyen Sang (Lê Nguyên Sang): Born: 1959. Medical doctor, leader of The People’s Democratic Party of Vietnam (Đảng Dân Chủ Nhân Dân), arrested on 8/14/2006 inSaigon, sentenced on 8/17/2007 to 4 years in prison, under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam”, was released on August 17, 2010, and is currently under house arrest.
  5. Le Thi Cong Nhan (Lê Thị Công Nhân): Born: 1979. Attorney and spokewoman of the Vietnam Progressive Party (VNPP), member of Vietnamese Human Rights Committee, arrested on 3/6/2007 in Hanoi, sentenced on 11/27/2007 to 3 years in prison and 3 years of house arrest, under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam”, released on 3/06/2010, is currently under house arrest.
  6. Ngo Quynh (Ngô Quỳnh): Born: 1984. Student activist, member of Bloc 8406, arrested in Hai Phong on 10/01/2008, sentenced on 10/09/2009 to 3 years in prison and 3 years of house arrest for “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Released and is currently under house arrest.
  7. Nguyen Bac Truyen (Nguyễn Bắc Truyển): Born: 1968. Attorney, member of the The People’s Democratic Party of Vietnam (Đảng Dân Chủ Nhân Dân); arrested on 8/14/2006 in Saigon and sentenced on 8/17/2007 to 3 years and 6 months in prison and 3 years of house arrest, under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam”; released and is currently under house arrest.
  8. Nguyen Binh Thanh (Nguyễn Bình Thành): Born: 1955. Electrician, member of the Vietnam Progressive Party (Đảng Thăng Tiến), arrested on 2/17/2007 in Hue, sentenced on 3/30/2007 to 5 years in prison and 2 years of house arrest, under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam”. Has just been released, currently under house arrest.
  9. 9.     Nguyen Thanh Long (Nguyễn Thành Long): Born: Unknown. A Hoa-Hao Buddhist activist, was arrested on August 5, 2005, on 9/26/2006 sentenced to 5 years’ imprisonment, under Article 89 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Disrupting security” by the people court Long Xuyen, An Giang Province; released and is currently under house arrest.
  10. Nguyen Thanh Phong (Nguyễn Thanh Phong): Born: 1979. A leader of Hoa-Hao Buddhist Youth League; detained Aug. 5, 2005 along with his wife Nguyen Thi Ha, sentenced Sept. 27, 2005 for 6 years’ imprisonment, under Article 89 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Disrupting security” and “against the government officials”; released, is currently under house arrest.
  11. Nguyen Van Dai (Nguyễn Văn Đài): Born: 1969. Attorney, human rights advocate and founder of the Vietnam Human Rights Committee, arrested on 3/6/2007 inHanoi, sentenced on 11/27/2007 to 4 years’ imprisonment and 4 years of house arrest, under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam”, released and is currently under house arrest.
  12. Nguyen Van Ngoc (Nguyễn Văn Ngọc): Born: 1959. Engineer & businessman, member of the Vietnamese Patriots Organization; arrested inSaigon on 2/28/2007, sentenced on 12/11/2007 to 4 years in prison and 3 years of house arrest, under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code on “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State”, released and is currently under house arrest.
  13. Nguyen Van Thuy (Nguyễn Văn Thùy): Born: 1981. A Hoa-Hao Buddhist activist, arrested on 4/22/2006 inDongThapProvince, sentenced on 5/03/2007 to 5 years in prison for “Causing public disorder” & “Resisting persons in the performance of their official duties” under Article 245 & 257 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Released and is currently under house arrest.
  14. Nguyen Van Tinh (Nguyễn Văn Tính): Born: 1942. Staff writer for the dissident newsletter To Quoc (Motherland), arrested in Hai Phong on 9/24/2008, sentenced on 10/09/2009 to 3 years in prison and 3 years of house arrest for “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Released and is currently under house arrest.
  15. Pham Ba Hai(Phạm Bá Hải): Born: 1968. Leader of Bach Dang Giang Organization, arrested inSaigonon 9/072006, sentenced on 8/8/2008 to 5 years in prison and 2 years of house arrest for “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Released and is currently under house arrest.
    1. Pham Minh Hoang (Phạm Minh Hoàng, aka Phan Kiến Quốc): Born: 1955. French citizen, a math lecturer at the Saigon Polytechnic University, accused of a member & collaborating with the Vietnam Reform Party (Đảng Việt Tân), detained on August 13, 2010, sentenced on 8/10/2011to 3 years’ imprisonment and 3 years of house arrest, under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration”. At appeal court on 11/29/2011 sentence was reduced to 17 months’ imprisonment and 3 years of house arrest. Released and is currently under house arrest.
  16. Phan Van Loi(Phan Văn Lợi): Born: 1951. Catholic priest, one of leaders of Bloc 8406, director & editor in chief of “Freedom of expression” magazine. Arrested 10/29/1981 inHue, sentenced on 11/20/1982 to 4 years’ imprisonment + 3 year of  “Re-educated” detainment. Released in 1988, since then is under house arrest until now.
    1. Thich Quang Do (Thích Quảng Độ, aka Đặng Phúc Tuệ): Born: 1928. Buddhist leader, Patriarch of the Unified Buddhist Church of Vietnam, arrested in Ho Chi Minh City in April 1977, tried on 12/08//1978 and released, rearrested on 02/25/1982 and exiled to home village of Vu Doai, returned on his own in March 1992 to Saigon, arrested for the third time on 01/04/1995 for writing a 44-page document detailing the persecution of the UBCV at the hands of the communist government, tried on 8/15/1995 to 5 years in prison, released on 8/30/1998, formally placed under house (i.e. temple) arrest since June 2001 at Thanh Minh Zen Monastery.
  17. Tran Duc Thach (Trần Đức Thạch): Born: 1952. Poet, member of Bloc 8406, arrested on 9/10/2008, sentenced on 10/06/2009 to 3 years in prison and 3 years of house arrest for “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Released and is currently under house arrest.
  18. Tran Quoc Hien(Trần Quốc Hiền): Born: 1965. Attorney, spokeman for the United Workers-Farmers Organization of Viet Nam (Hiệp hội đoàn kết công nông Việt Nam), arrested in Saigon on 1/12/2007, sentenced on 5/15/2007 to 5 years’ imprisonment and 2 years of house arrest, under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code on “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam”. Released, currently is under house arrest.
    1. Tran Van Thieng (Trần Văn Thiêng): Born: 1935. Former Lieutenant ofRepublic ofVietnam’s Special Police. Arrested 2/14/1991, sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment and 5 years of house arrest for “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code. Just released and is currently under house arrest.
  19. Truong Minh Nguyet (Trương Minh Nguyệt): Born: 1946. Engineer, member of the Association of Political and Religious Prisoners (Hội Ái Hữu Tù Nhân Chính Trị & Tôn Giáo), member of Vietnamese Patriots Organization.
First prison term: arrest in 1981, sentenced to 15 years’ imprisonment for “activities aimed at overthrowing the people’s administration” under Article 79 of the Vietnamese Penal Code.
Second prison term: arrested on 6/4/2007 in Saigon, sentenced on 12/11/2007 to 4 years in prison and 3 years of house arrest for “Abusing democratic freedoms to infringe upon the interests of the State” under Article 258 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Released and is currently under house arrest
  1. Vo Van Thanh Liem (Võ Văn Thanh Liêm, aka Năm Liêm): Born: 1940. Monk of Hoa-Hao Buddhist, detained 8/5/2005 (along with nephew Nguyen Thanh Long), sentenced on 9/18/2005 to 7 years’ imprisonment and 3 years of house arrest for “Causing public disorder” & “Resisting persons in the performance of their official duties” under Article 245 & 257 of the Vietnamese Penal code. Prison:K2, Z30, Xuan Loc, Dong Nai. Released & is now under 3 years of house arrest.
  2. Vu Hung (Vũ Hùng): Born: 1966. Teacher, arrested on 9/18/2008, sentenced in Hanoi on 10/07/2009 to 3 years imprisonment and 3 years of house arrest for “Conducting propaganda against the Socialist Republic of Vietnam” under Article 88 of the Vietnamese Penal Code, just released and is currently under house arrest.
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