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UN experts alarmed by Y Quynh Bdăp’s extradition by Thailand to Viet Nam

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3 December 2025, GENEVA – UN experts* today expressed deep concern over the extradition of Vietnamese Montagnard human rights defender and UNHCR-recognised refugee Y Quynh Bdăp from Thailand to Viet Nam, warning that his return exposes him to a serious risk of torture...

Viet Nam: UN experts alarmed by ongoing repression of Khmer Krom Indigenous Peoples and Theravada Buddhist monks

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25 August 2025, GENEVA – UN experts* today expressed serious concern over reports of escalating repression against Khmer Krom Indigenous Peoples in Viet Nam, including human rights defenders, Theravada Buddhist monks and followers, and cultural rights advocates. “We...

Thailand: Court ruling puts human rights defender in danger if extradited to Viet Nam, say experts

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16 October 2024, GENEVA – Independent human rights experts* said today they were deeply troubled by a Bangkok Criminal Court decision to extradite refugee and human rights defender Y Quynh Bdap to Viet Nam and urged that the case be reconsidered. “If extradited, Mr....

Experts condemn misuse of counter-terrorism law against Montagnards in Viet Nam

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28 August 2024, GENEVA – Independent human rights experts* today expressed alarm about the discriminatory misuse of counter-terrorism law by the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam against Montagnard Indigenous Peoples and Christian religious minorities in the country’s...

Viet Nam: Communication concerning the health situation of Mr. Le Huu Minh Tuan

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The Special Rapporteur and other special procedures sent a communication to the Government of Viet Nam concerning the health situation of Mr. Le Huu Minh Tuan, also known as Le Tuan, an independent journalist, a human rights defender and a member of the Independent...
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