Book Review: The Memory Police and The Rise of The Police State in Vietnam
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Truong Huy San, also known as Osin Huy Duc, is renowned for his book “The Winning Side” (Bên Thắng Cuộc)
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Key events: * Lawyer Jailed Under Article 331 for ‘Defaming’ Court Officials * A Court in An Giang Imprisons Social Media User
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Key events: * Lawyers of Tinh That Bong Lai Practitioner Request the Suspension of ‘Fraud’ Investigation * Thai Court Postpones Extradition Hearing
Key Local: * Human Rights Advocacy Groups Call on EU to Pressure Vietnam to End Prosecution of Activists * Dak Nong Woman
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