Anti-State facebooker receives 12 months in jail
The People’s Court in Ninh Kieu district of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho has sentenced Pham Xuan Hao to 12 months in jail for “abusing democratic freedom to infringe upon the interests of the State, lawful rights and interests of organizations and/or citizens” under Clause 1, Article 331 of the Criminal Code 2015.
Pham Xuan Hao receives 12 months in jail. Source: cand.com.vn
Hao, born in 1965 in Soc Trang province, and residing in An Hoi ward of Ninh Kieu district, has post-graduate diploma and worked as a lecturer at the Technology Faculty of the Can Tho University before he was brought to the court.
According to the verdict, Hao used his Facebook account to share articles with negative contents causing bad impact on the public awareness, while posting distorted information on the orientations and policies of the Party and State, and infringing people’s interest.
In June this year, the People’s Court of Ninh Kieu district also gave Quach Nguyen Anh Khoa six months of imprisonment for the same charge./.
VNF/VNA
Most read
Recommended
National
Zimbabwean President Wants to Bolster Collaboration with Vietnam
Zimbabwe and Vietnam should further promote their traditional relationship, said Zimbabwean President.
March 19, 2024 | 10:41
National
Vietnam News Today (Mar 19): Denmark, Vietnam Step Up Co-operation in Green Seaport Projects
Vietnam News Today (Mar 19): Denmark, Vietnam step up co-operation in green seaport projectsL Vietnamese, Uzbek foreign ministers hold talks; Vietnam unilaterally waives visas for 13 countries; Vietnam, RoK strengthen agricultural cooperation.
March 19, 2024 | 06:07
National
Highlights of Prime Minister's Visit to Australia And New Zealand
The business trip to Australia and New Zealand of the high-ranking Vietnamese delegation led by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh was successful in all aspects. The deep impression throughout the trip was the sincerity, affection, and trust with the message "from heart to heart".
March 18, 2024 | 09:46
National
Vietnam Climbs Eight Places in Human Development Index
A low-middle income country, yet Vietnam is in the group of the countries with a high Human Development Index (HDI), leaping five places in the 2015-2021 period. In the latest rankings, Vietnam climbs eight places to the 107th position.
March 18, 2024 | 09:45
Popular article
National
Vietnam News Today (Mar 18): Vietnam Among ‘Top Searches’ of Australian Travelers
Vietnam News Today (Mar 18): Vietnam to join 26th World Energy Congress; Vietnamese Ambassador presents letter of credence to Zimbabwean President; Japanese retailer AEON to join Vietnam International Sourcing 2024; Vietnam is among ‘top searches’ of Australian travelers.
March 18, 2024 | 09:43
National
Dien Bien Phu Victory - Strong Stimulation for National Liberation Movement Worldwide
Dien Bien Phu victory had a strong impact on the struggle against colonialism of peoples around the world. The statement was made by Pedro De Oliveira, General Secretary of the Brazil - Vietnam Friendship Association.
March 15, 2024 | 15:01
Overseas Vietnamese
Prime Minister Shares Heartfelt Story with Vietnamese Community in New Zealand
In the first day of the official visit to New Zealand, in the capital Wellington, the Vietnam's Prime Minister and his spouse met with Embassy officials and staff and the Vietnamese community in New Zealand.
March 12, 2024 | 00:37
National
Samsung Supports Vietnam in Semiconductor Engineers Training
Deputy Prime Minister Tran Luu Quang received General Director of Samsung Vietnam Choi Joo Ho in Hanoi on March 4.
March 05, 2024 | 16:27