Vietnamese Christian human-rights activists released after 4-year prison terms

August 05, 2015

Two Vietnamese Christians have been released from prison after completing their full 4-year sentences for anti-government activities.

Paulus Le Van Son, a Catholic blogger; and Nguyen Van Oai, a Protestant human-rights activist, were reportedly told that they could be released early if they would confess to having sought the overthrow of the government. They were convicted after a trial in which they were denied legal representation, on charges that their defense of human rights was a threat to the government.

 

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Further information:

• Two Christians arrested for "anti-government activities" released after 4 years in prison (AsiaNews)