Concern grows for Australian activist Tran Hiep held in Vietnam
Tran Hiep has been uncontactable since his sudden arrest last month, his wife says.
An Australian democracy campaigner, Tran Hiep, is imprisoned in Vietnam on alleged terrorism offences. Tran Hiep has not been heard from for almost a month, and concern for his wellbeing is growing.
Tran Hiep's wife says he has become uncontactable since his sudden arrest last month. Tran Hiep's wife believes he spent his 51st birthday alone in a notorious detention centre in Ho Chi Minh City.
She describes his plight as truly heartbreaking.
- Almost a month
- Time out of contact
- Alleged terrorism offences
- Charge type
Why it mattersConcern is growing for an Australian held in Vietnam, and his wife says he cannot be contacted.
AustraliaNo direct effect on other Australians yet, though it puts a detained Australian's safety in the spotlight.
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