Vietnamese climate activist Hoang Thi Minh Hong released from prison amid concerns about government suppression of activism.

Vietnamese climate activist Hoang Thi Minh Hong has been released from prison almost a year after being sentenced to three years for tax evasion linked to her environmental group CHANGE. Her release coincides with General Secretary To Lam's visit to the U.S., although no official link has been established. Hong's case is part of a pattern of jailing environmentalists in Vietnam, raising concerns about government efforts to suppress activism.

September 21, 2024
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