Struggling to keep the faith
Wary of scrutiny that may lead to persecution, many Vietnamese would rather not have authorities know what faith they follow.
Nguyện Công Bằng is an independent journalist who writes about Southeast Asia.
Wary of scrutiny that may lead to persecution, many Vietnamese would rather not have authorities know what faith they follow.
The state’s targeting of an online magazine that was generally regarded as rules-compliant has Vietnam’s media confused and fearful.
Governments in Southeast Asia are putting the squeeze on rights activists and journalists online.
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