Le Thi Hong Hanh
Additional Name(s): Lê Thị Hồng Hạnh
Gender: Female
Perpetrator: Vietnam
Ethnic Group: Kinh
Religion or Belief: Buddhist – Hoa Hao
Reports of Torture: No
Reports of Medical Neglect: No
Appeal: Rejected
Sentence: 3 Years' Imprisonment
Date of Detainment: November/13/2017
Date of Sentencing: February/9/2018
Date of Release: November/13/2020
Current Status: Released
Religious Leader: No
Most Recent Type of Abuse: Imprisonment
Reason for Persecution: Religious Activity Religious Identity
Nature of Charges: Public Disorder
Le Thi Hong Hanh
Extra Bio Info:
Le Thi Hong Hanh was imprisoned for her religious identity and activity.
On November 13, 2017, authorities arrested Hanh following a state crackdown on a Hoa Hao Buddhist event in April 2017. She was charged with "causing public disorder" (Art. 245/1999 VCC).
On February 9, 2018, Hanh was sentenced to three years in prison.
On May 24, 2018, Hanh's appeal was denied.
On November 13, 2020, Hahn was released following the end of her sentence.
Related Cases: Bui Van Trung, Bui Van Tham, Bui Thi Bich Tuyen, Nguyen Hoang Nam
Sources:
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"Le Thi Hong Hanh" The 88 Project
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"List of POCs" NOW! Campaign
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"Hoa Hao Buddhist Family, Friends Handed Prison Terms in Vietnam" Radio Free Asia (RFA)