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visited by the police for questioning about their participation in the conference.
Additionally, the police harassed family members of three participants while they were at
the conference.
113. On 26 June 2019, the Government responded to the allegations. Regarding the
situation of Mr. Nguyen Bac Truyen, the Government indicated that Mr. Truyen has
participated in establishing an organization aimed at overthrowing the Government and his
conviction was because he broke the law, not because of reprisals after the 2014 visit of the
Special Rapporteur. The Government indicated that Mr. Truyen is currently detained in An
Dien prison, his health is normal and he has access to healthcare, family visits and letters.
The reply informs that his request for transfer could not be considered. Regarding the civil
society representatives that attended or tried to attend the 2018 Southeast Asia Conference
on Freedom of Religion or Belief, the Government stated that allegations are untrue, and
that authorities do not “intimidate” or “harass” any individuals because they attend an
international workshop.
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