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HRF strongly condemns Vietnam’s sentencing of ethnic Khmer Krom activists Thach Chanh Tra and Chau Thi Thien to years in prison under Article 331 of the country’s Penal Code. Tra was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison. Thien’s sentence is 2.5 years.

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Tra and Thien’s convictions stem from social media posts, discussions, and livestreams. Tra was accused of criticizing state policy, including on ethnic and religious issues, while Thien’s case arose from commentary related to a land dispute.

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Officials have characterized their content as “false” and defamatory. khmerkrom.org/kkf-condemns...

khmerkrom.orgKKF Condemns the Three-and-a-Half-Year Prison Sentence Imposed on Khmer-Krom Activist Thach Chanh Tra for Peaceful ExpressionWashington, D.C. — September 24, 2026 The Khmers Kampuchea-Krom Federation (KKF) strongly condemns the conviction and sentencing of Khmer-Krom activist Thach Chanh Tra to three years and six months in...

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Tra and Thien’s sentencing is part of Vietnam’s ongoing pattern of using Article 331, which broadly criminalizes “abusing democratic freedoms,” to silence religious and ethnic minorities, journalists, and activists.

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The charge carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison. khmerkrom.org/kkf-condemns...

khmerkrom.orgKKF Condemns the Two-and-a-Half-Year Prison Sentence Imposed on 72-Year-Old Khmer-Krom Buddhist Woman Chau Thi ThienKKF Condemns the Two-and-a-Half-Year Prison Sentence Imposed on 72-Year-Old Khmer-Krom Buddhist Woman Chau Thi Thien Washington, D.C. — September 30, 2026 The Khmers Kampuchea-Krom Federation (KKF)…

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HRF calls on Vietnam to overturn the convictions and immediately and unconditionally release Thach Chanh Tra and Chau Thi Thien. HRF also calls on Vietnam to respect the rights to freedom of religion or belief, and to preserve ethnic languages and cultures, including those of the Khmer Krom.