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Vietnam’s Crackdown on Dissent

Vietnam is tightening its grip on dissent, doubling arrests of activists since 2022 with 56 cases last year—fuelled by fears of “color revolutions” and a growing alliance with China to crush political unrest. Once a more open society, Vietnam now resembles a police state, where even social media complaints or land rights grievances can trigger prison sentences under Article 331, which criminalizes “abusing democratic freedoms.” The crackdown targets anyone challenging officials, from religious advocates to YouTube creators, revealing a chillingly broad sweep of state control. Support the…

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