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Jailing of Vietnam climate activist sparks concern

2023-09-28 13:17
Human rights groups say there is a worrying trend of activists being arrested on tax evasion charges.
Jailing of Vietnam climate activist sparks concern

One of Vietnam's best-known climate activists has been sentenced to three years in prison over tax evasion.

Hoang Thi Minh Hong is the fifth Vietnamese activist to be jailed over the charge.

Campaigners say it is part of a state-authorised move to silence criticism of the country's climate...