Huynh Thuc Vy at her November 30, 2018 trial. Source: VOA Tieng Viet Greetings from The 88 Project! We are bringing you news, analysis, and actions regarding human rights and civil society in Vietnam during the week of November 26-December 2. This week, we highlight the case of blogger and entrepreneur Tran Huynh Duy Thuc on the occasion […]
Blogger, entrepreneur, and current political prisoner Tran Huynh Duy Thuc turns 52 years old on November 29. This is the tenth birthday he has spent in prison, and he will have six more before he is able to celebrate as a free man. However, Thuc — one of Vietnam’s most well-known political prisoners, one of […]
Featured Image: Nguyen Viet Dung Greetings from The 88 Project! We are bringing you news, analysis, and actions regarding human rights and civil society in Vietnam during the week of November 19-25. Political prisoner Nguyen Viet Dung was transferred to a new prison farther away from his family. Tran Huynh Duy Thuc was possible poisoned in prison. Imprisoned labor […]
The 88 Project, November 25, 2018: On November 24, 2018, Tran Huynh Duy Thuc’s family visited him in Prison no. 6, Nghe An province, as scheduled monthly. Thuc revealed that on November 20, he suffered many signs of being poisoned. At 5:15 AM, when Thuc woke up, he felt dizzy, and sweated a lot and […]
Dear Friends of The 88 Project, We are writing to ask for your help in supporting our mission to share the stories of and advocate for activists in Vietnam. 2018 has been another difficult year for peaceful political activists in Vietnam. Your support will help us to continue to shed light on their situation in […]
Featured Image: Imprisoned freelance journalist Nguyen Van Hoa. Artwork created by Liset Celie Illustrations for The 88 Project. Greetings from The 88 Project! We are bringing you news, analysis, and actions regarding human rights and civil society in Vietnam during the week of November 12-18. After being transferred to a new facility 300 km from his family’s home, Nguyen […]
Featured Image: Doan Thi Hong at a protest; she has been detained without charges for over two months. Source: Facebook Nguyen Thuy Hanh Greetings from The 88 Project! We are bringing you news, analysis, and actions regarding human rights and civil society in Vietnam during the week of November 5-11. Two families were denied visits with political […]
Featured Image: Dr. Ho Van Hai. Artwork created by Liset Celie Illustrations for The 88 Project. Greetings from The 88 Project! We are bringing you news, analysis, and actions regarding human rights and civil society in Vietnam during the week of October 29-November 4. Thirty more people were convicted and sentenced to prison terms for participation in June 2018 […]
Featured Image: Political prisoner Tran Thi Nga Greetings from The 88 Project! We are bringing you news, analysis, and actions regarding human rights and civil society in Vietnam during the week of October 22-28. Fifteen protesters will appeal their sentences for “disturbing public order” on November 9. They are just some of the dozens of protesters and […]
Mother Mushroom and her children on the plane after her sudden release from prison on October 17. Source: Vietnam Bloggers Network Greetings from The 88 Project! We are bringing you news, analysis, and actions regarding human rights and civil society in Vietnam during the week of October 15-21. After two years in prison for her social and environmental activism, […]