Vietnam to release nearly 10,000 prisoners
Vietnam announced it will release nearly 10,000 prisoners, including 63 foreigners, to commemorate its recent parliamentary elections. This amnesty follows a record release of over 22,000 prisoners last year and is part of the country's tradition of granting amnesties during significant events. The release will not include prisoners convicted of serious offenses such as attempting to overthrow the government or terrorism.
- ▪Vietnam will release almost 10,000 prisoners to mark its recent parliamentary elections.
- ▪The amnesty includes 63 foreigners of different nationalities.
- ▪Prisoners convicted for serious offenses are not eligible for release.
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Vietnam said Saturday (May 30, 2026) it will release almost 10,000 prisoners, including foreigners, to mark its recent parliamentary elections.The communist nation often announces amnesties before special events or celebrations.The country freed more than 22,000 prisoners last year, a record number for a single year and as it feted the 50th anniversary of the fall of Saigon and 80 years since its declaration of independence.At the start of Tuesday (June 9, 2026) 950 detainees will be released as part of this year's amnesty, according to a document signed by Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam.The amnesty will mark "the success of the (five-yearly) Communist Party Congress and the elections to the National Assembly", Le Van Tuyen, the Deputy Minister of Public Security,…
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