Vietnam jails 13 activists in new crackdown
- Published: 9 Jan 2013 at 23.45
- Online news: Asia
Vietnam on Wednesday jailed 13 activists convicted of plotting to overthrow the communist regime, in a new crackdown criticised by the United States as part of a "disturbing" trend in the authoritarian state.
Activists accused of plotting to overthrow the Vietnamese regime listen to their verdicts at a courthouse in Vinh on January 9, 2013. Vietnam has jailed 13 activists convicted of plotting to overthrow the communist regime, in a new crackdown criticised by the United States as part of a "disturbing" trend in the authoritarian state.
The accused -- including Catholics, bloggers and students -- were handed sentences ranging from three to 13 years, defence lawyer Ha Huy Son told AFP.
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