Khmer Krom: UN Committee Condemns Vietnam’s Persecution Of National Minorities

At the UN’s review of Vietnam’s efforts to eliminate racial discrimination, international experts heavily criticized the country’s discriminatory practices towards religious and ethnic minorities.  Below is an article published by Queme: The Vietnam Committee on Human Rights regrets that Vietnam missed a precious opportunity to engage in a meaningful dialogue with the United Nations in Geneva on 21-22 February 2012 during the examination of its 10th-14th periodic reports on implementation...

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Racial Discrimination against Khmer-Krom Mentioned at the 80th Session of CERD in Geneva

The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) considered the Vietnam’s report regarding to the elimination of racial discrimination in Vietnam from 20-22 February 2012 in Geneva. Vietnam submitted a 30 pages report trying to impress how good Vietnam has implemented the elimination of racial discrimination in Vietnam. Vietnam keeps singing the same old song that Vietnam has always promoted and protected the basic rights of the so called “minority people” in Vietnam....

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When Vietnam Changes Its Political Landscape as Burma Printer-friendly version

On February 2, 2012, the National Endowment for Democracy hosted an event to meet three leading activists from Burma after Burma has opened up its doors for political reform. The key speakers are: Zaganar, comedian, founder of Thee Lay Lee and the Multi-Colour Troupe and former political prisoner. Khin Than Myint, leading advocate for women's rights and member of the National League for Democracy. Bauk Gyar, Kachin activist and member of the National Democratic Force political party. A...

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