Human Rights Watch calls for Vietnam to repeal a new internet decree, citing risks to free speech.

Human Rights Watch has urged Vietnam to repeal Decree 147, a new regulation set to take effect on December 25, 2024, which tightens government control over internet use. The decree expands the government's ability to monitor and remove content deemed "illegal," potentially exposing dissidents to arrest. Critics argue it undermines free speech and fails to meet international human rights standards.

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