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Australian democracy campaigner detained in Vietnam on alleged terrorism offences uncontactable, wife says

The Guardian12 October 2026, 14:00 UTCVietnam

Tran Hiep spent his 51st birthday alone in a notorious detention centre in Ho Chi Minh City after his sudden arrest last monthGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastTran Hiep spent his 51st birthday alone in a notorious detention centre in Vietnam’s Ho Chi Minh City after his sudden arrest last month.The Melbourne-based Vietnamese-Australian democracy campaigner hasn’t been heard from since mid-September when Vietnamese authorities detained him for alleged terrorism and forging identity documents. Continue reading...

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