Vietnam: Restore Full Freedom to Buddhist Monk Tim Sakhorn

03 Jul

Posted by Otto in Human Rights

Human Rights Defender Released from Prison, but Whereabouts Unknown
The Vietnamese authorities should immediately lift any restrictions on the liberty of Buddhist monk Tim Sakhorn, who was released from prison in Vietnam on June 28, 2008, Human Rights Watch said today. Sakhorn’s whereabouts are unknown. He was last seen in the company of government officials.
Link to hrw.org

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