Vietnam arrests Australian pro-democracy campaigner Hiep Tran on terror charges
Human rights groups called Vietnam's arrest of Australian pro-democracy campaigner Hiep Tran "outrageous and unacceptable" on Monday, urging the federal government to intensify pressure for his release. Tran disappeared in Cambodia in September; Vietnam claims he attempted illegal entry for "terrorist" activities, but supporters allege he was abducted and forcibly taken across the border.
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Published 15 Oct 2026, 19:19 UTC · Updated 15 Oct 2026, 19:30 UTC
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