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Le Thanh Hoan Nguyen, a monk from the independent TABBVT Buddhist Monastery, was sentenced to four years in prison in 2022 for creating content critical of the authorities and the state-backed Buddhist Church. In July 2022, Nguyen was sentenced to four years in prison. The appeals court upheld his sentence later that year, reinforcing the state’s crackdown on independent religious expression and organizations.
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Le Thanh Hoan Nguyen, a monk from the independent TABBVT Buddhist Monastery, was sentenced to four years in prison in 2022 for creating content critical of the authorities and the state-backed Buddhist Church. In July 2022, Nguyen was sentenced to four years in prison. The appeals court upheld his sentence later that year, reinforcing the state’s crackdown on independent religious expression and organizations.
Charges
200$
Legal Status
Yes — He has been officially sentenced.
Health Status
Not good — Although previously listed as "good," his actual condition is concerning. He has suffered a stroke while in detention and has not received adequate medical care, which has led to a decline in his health.
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Le Thanh Hoan Nguyen, a monk from the independent TABBVT Buddhist Monastery, was sentenced to four years in prison in 2022 for creating content critical of the authorities and the state-backed Buddhist Church. In July 2022, Nguyen was sentenced to four years in prison. The appeals court upheld his sentence later that year, reinforcing the state’s crackdown on independent religious expression and organizations.