(RFA & DPA) On March 24, Jennifer Truong was released, following 10 days of detention by the Vietnamese communist authorities. She was detained on March 14, during a peaceful demonstration in Saigon against government corruption. She joined Nguyen Ly Trong and Nguyen Quang Khanh to freedom; both were released on March 21st and 23rd, respectively.  

However, even with the release of these three activists, other Viet Tan members and land rights activists are still imprisoned for advocating for aggrieved citizens.  

With the release of three Viet Tan activists this week, Representatives Dana Rohrabacher (CA-46th) and Ed Royce (CA-40th) sent a letter to the Vietnamese premier, urging for the release of land rights activists still imprisoned in Vietnam. Specifically, they called for the release of Tran Thi Thuy, Nguyen Thanh Tam, and Pastor Duong Kim Khai, who have been detained in Ben Tre since July 2010.   

For years, Viet Tan has stood with victims of government corruption, supporting those demanding social justice. We are dedicated to the promotion of freedom of assembly and will continue to campaign for the release of all who are arbitrarily detained in Vietnam. We thank all supporters who have stood with us and call on all rights advocates to continue the work of promoting social justice in Vietnam.