Vietnam's religious freedom is severely restricted with heightened state control over religious groups and harsh penalties for independent practices. Over 80 persons are imprisoned for their religion or belief, including Montagnard evangelist Y Krec Bya and Peng Lei leader Le Tung Van. Hmong and Montagnard Christians have faced brutal repression. Authorities have targeted unrecognized groups like Hoa Hao, Cao Dai, and Duong Van Minh. Persecution of “heretical” religious groups persists.

Source: Buddhists pray as they pay homage to late King Tran Nhan Tong during a celebration to mark his 700th death anniversary on Yen Tu mountain, RUETERS / Kham

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