UNPO & KKF condemn Vietnam’s closed-door trial sentencing 3 #KhmerKrom activists to 3.5 yrs for peacefully raising human rights concerns.

They were held 8 months pre-trial without lawyers. The case highlights the use of Article 331 to silence indigenous peoples and activists.

Vietnam has been re-elected to the UN Human Rights Council despite documented abuses against the #KhmerKrom Indigenous people. Between 2023 and 2025, at least 17 monks and activists were detained for peaceful advocacy, while Vietnam denies their Indigenous status. Read more: unpo.org/vietnam-back...

A new UN Joint Allegation Letter (VNM 5.2025) to Viet Nam echoes concerns raised by UNPO: #KhmerKrom activists & monks face arbitrary arrests, unfair trials & discrimination for peacefully defending their identity & rights.

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In its 2025 review of Vietnam’s ICCPR record, the UN Human Rights Committee echoed concerns over discrimination against the Khmer-Krom.

UNPO urges recognition of their Indigenous status and stronger protections for their rights.

#KhmerKrom #Vietnam #Indigenous #HumanRights #UNPO

UNPO Reaffirms Its Support for the Khmer-Krom Amid Intensifying Repression in Vietnam - In the framework of the inauguration of the new office of the Khmer Kampuchea-Krom Federation (KKF) in Washington, D.C., the Secretary General of the

We echo the Khmer-Krom's call for international action to protect their cultural and religious freedoms, and their right to self-determination.

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Watch the full speech here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lafz...

#KhmerKrom #HumanRights #IndigenousRights #UNPO

Vietnam arrests Khmer Krom monk and 2 activists under vague law
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#RFAKhmer #Cambodia #Vietnam #KhmerKrom #KampucheaKrom #KKF #HumanRights #IndigenousRights

UNPO Condemns Arbitrary Arrests of Khmer-Krom Buddhist Monk and Activists in Vietnam - UNPO strongly condemns the recent arbitrary arrests of Khmer-Krom Buddhist monk Venerable Kim Som Rinh and human rights activists Thach Nga and Thach Xuan Dong, in the Tra Vinh province, Vietnam. Thes...

⬛️⬜️Assemblea joins @unpointl.bsky.social in denouncing the arbitrary arrests of Khmer-Krom Buddhist monk and HR activists in Vietnam.

We call for their immediate release and for the end of the repression, persecution and systemic discrimination against the #KhmerKrom.
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Calling out #Vietnam's outrageous & unacceptable persecution of 5 Khmer Krom monks and 4 laymen activists, and their unjust sentencing to very long prison terms. These convictions should be quashed, & all 9 men should be immediately & unconditionally released. #KhmerKrom www.rfa.org/vietnamese/n...

@preynokornews Your profile pic is the best illustration of a giant goiter that I have ever seen! #cambodia #khmerkrom #goiters