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Australian democracy campaigner detained in Vietnam on alleged terrorism offences uncontactable, wife says

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Guardian
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Tran Hiep spent his 51st birthday alone in a notorious detention centre in Ho Chi Minh City after his sudden arrest last month Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Tran Hiep spent his 51st birthday alone in a notorious detenti…

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  • Tran Hiep spent his 51st birthday alone in a notorious detention centre in Ho Chi Minh City after his sudden arrest last month Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Tran Hiep spent his 51st birthday alone in a notorious detenti…
  • Reported by The Guardian and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:00:57 UTC.

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