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flag Vietnam detains activist Hoang Thi Hong Thai ahead of key party congress, continuing crackdown on online dissent.

flag 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. flag She faced prior harassment, including threats to her family and business. flag In late December 2025, two prominent figures were sentenced in absentia to 17 years for online dissent. flag 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.

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