Additional Name(s): Nguyễn Hoàng Nam

Gender: Male

Perpetrator: Vietnam

Ethnic Group: Kinh

Religion or Belief: Buddhist – Hoa Hao

Sentence: 8 Years' Imprisonment

Date of Detainment: July/24/2023

Date of Sentencing: December/11/2023

Current Status: Not Released

Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment

Reason for Persecution: Online Activity Religious Activity Religious Identity Unregistered Religious Activity

Nature of Charges: Public Disorder Spreading Propaganda & False or Misleading Ideas, Information, or Materials

Nguyen Hoang Nam

Extra Bio Info:

Nguyen Hoang Nam is imprisoned in relation to his religious affiliation.

On July 24, 2023, authorities arrested Nam after accusing him of posting materials online that undermined religious and national unity. He was charged with "making, storing, spreading information, materials, items for the purpose of opposing the State of Socialist Republic of Vietnam" (Art. 117/2015 VCC). Police also searched Nam's home and confiscated several electronics and documents.

On December 11, 2023, the An Giang People’s Court sentenced Nam to eight years in prison.

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Nguyen Hoang Nam was imprisoned for his religious identity and activity.

On June 27, 2017, authorities arrested Nam following a state crackdown on a Hoa Hao Buddhist event in April 2017.  He was charged with "causing public disorder" (Art. 245/1999 VCC).

On February 9, 2018, Nam was sentenced to four years in prison.

On May 24, 2018, Nam's appeal was denied. 

On June 27, 2021, Nam was released following the end of his sentence.

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