AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL

Media Advisory

AI Index: ASA 41/006/2004 (Public)

News Service No: 108

29 April 2004

Vietnam: Renewed concern for the Montagnard minority

Amnesty International has issued a report into the disproportionate and brutal force used by the Vietnamese authorities to break up recent demonstrations by the Montagnard minority. Many people were injured during the demonstrations, at least eight were killed.

For a full copy of the report please see:

http://web.amnesty.org/library/index/engasa410052004

Public Document

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