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Vietnam dissident arrests double amid fears of 'color revolutions'

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A human rights report indicates that Vietnam has seen a doubling of dissident arrests in the past year, with authorities increasingly using Article 331 of the penal code to suppress dissent. This surge in arrests is attributed to fears of "color revolutions" and a desire to maintain political security, a concern shared by China. The report highlights a significant regression in civil liberties compared to the previous decade. AI

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Vietnam dissident arrests double amid fears of 'color revolutions'

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 Français(FR) · Associated Press ·

    Vietnam dissident arrests double under leader To Lam, report says

    Vietnam is increasingly using broadly written laws to arrest activists, dissidents and others that authorities consider a threat to the Communist Party’s rule, according to a new analysis released on Monday by a human rights group. The 88 Project, which focuses on rights issues i…

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