Viet Tan Allegation: Vietnam Abducted Activists in Cambodia
Pro-democracy group Viet Tan stated that Vietnam abducted two of its members, who hold Australian and Norwegian citizenship, in Cambodia and brought them into the country.
Pro-democracy group Viet Tan announced that two of its members were abducted in Cambodia and transferred to Vietnam, while the Hanoi administration argued that these individuals entered with forged documents and planned a terrorist act.
Allegations of Activists' Abduction
Pro-democracy group Viet Tan announced that two of its members, who are Australian and Norwegian citizens, were abducted in Cambodia and taken across the border. Viet Tan described this situation as a fabricated operation carried out to conceal the abduction of its members.
Vietnam's Official Statement
Vietnamese authorities confirmed that individuals named Tran Hiep and Nguyen Duc Thuan entered the country with forged documents and planned terrorist activities. It was reported that these individuals admitted to being Viet Tan members and that investigations were launched against them for terrorist organization membership.
Detention at the Cambodian Border
According to reports in Vietnamese state media, Tran and Nguyen were detained on September 18 at the border in Tay Ninh province, along with a third person, Thai Cong Truong Son. The suspects were charged on Monday while the investigation continues.
International Reactions and Support
While Viet Tan condemned the incident as a violation of Cambodia's sovereignty, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed that the family is receiving consular support. Human rights defenders criticized the situation as an act of international pressure and transnational repression.