Human rights defender Nguyễn Ngọc Như Quỳnh, known as blogger Mẹ Nấm (Mother Mushroom) was arrested on 10 October and has been charged with “conducting propaganda” against the state under Article 88 of Viet Nam’s Penal Code. She is at risk of torture and ill-treatment. It is not known where she is currently detained.
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- Demanding that the authorities release Nguyễn Ngọc Như Quỳnh immediately and unconditionally as she is a prisoner of conscience held solely for her peaceful activities defending and promoting human rights;
- Calling on the authorities to immediately reveal the whereabouts of Nguyễn Ngọc Như Quỳnh and ensure that she has access to a lawyer, her family and adequate medical care;
- Calling on the authorities to ensure that until she is released, Nguyễn Ngọc Như Quỳnh is treated in accordance with the UN Standard Minimum Rules for the treatment of prisoners, and is not subjected to torture or other ill-treatment.
Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc Prime Minister’s Office
Hà Nội, Việt Nam
Email: nguoiphatngonchinhphu@
Fax: + 84 80 44940
Salutation: Your Excellency
Hà Nội, Việt Nam
Email: nguoiphatngonchinhphu@
Fax: + 84 80 44940
Salutation: Your Excellency
Ambassador H.E. Pham Quang VinhEmbassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam
1233 20th St NW Suite #400, Washington DC 20036
Fax: 1 202 861 0917 I Phone: 1 202 861 0737 I Email: info@vietnamembassy.us
Salutation: Dear Ambassador
1233 20th St NW Suite #400, Washington DC 20036
Fax: 1 202 861 0917 I Phone: 1 202 861 0737 I Email: info@vietnamembassy.us
Salutation: Dear Ambassador
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