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Human Rights Situation in Vietnam

Summary

The European Parliament expresses deep concern over the deteriorating human rights situation in Vietnam, specifically regarding the repression of activists, journalists, and religious minorities. It calls for the immediate release of political prisoners and better respect for fundamental freedoms.
10 09.06.2016
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press
religion
human rights
social policy
political party

Key points

  • The European Parliament calls for the immediate release of activists and political prisoners who have been unjustly detained.
  • There is serious concern regarding the violent crackdown on citizens protesting an ecological disaster.
  • The resolution condemns the heavy censorship and control of media, including the targeting of journalists and bloggers.
  • Religious minorities face ongoing persecution and the government is urged to recognize non-official religious groups.
Documents (PDFs)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Vietnam JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Vietnam MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Vietnam MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Vietnam MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Vietnam MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Vietnam MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Vietnam Vietnam
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