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Vietnam: Ben Tre activists convicted

Written byMong Palatino

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Posted 30 May 2011 23:54 GMT

Seven land rights and non-violent democracy activists were found guilty of attempting to overthrow the government of Vietnam. The closed-door trial was held in Ben Tre, Vietnam. Supporters of the activists held a vigil in Saigon before the trial.

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