Attacking activism and dissent Vietnam dictatorship in new crackdown with activists jailed in far reaching fresh round of repression in fast changing nation

Vietnam jails 13 activists in new crackdown

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. The accused — including Catholics, bloggers and students — were handed sentences.