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Vietnam detains activist Hoang Thi Hong Thai ahead of key party congress, continuing crackdown on online dissent.
In the lead-up to Vietnam’s 14th Communist Party Congress starting January 19, 2026, authorities intensified crackdowns on critics, detaining blogger Hoang Thi Hong Thai on January 7 for online criticism.
She faced prior harassment, including threats to her family and business.
In late December 2025, two prominent figures were sentenced in absentia to 17 years for online dissent.
The government continues to use Article 117 of the penal code to target activists, drawing condemnation from Human Rights Watch, which criticized the suppression of peaceful expression and lack of democratic process in selecting national leaders.
Vietnam detiene a la activista Hoang Thi Hong Thai antes del congreso clave del partido, continuando con la represión contra la disidencia en línea.