Critics dismiss Vietnam’s clemency for death row inmates as ‘progress’

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Critics dismiss Vietnam’s clemency for death row inmates as ‘progress’

Vietnam's President Vo Van Thuong commuted the sentences of several death row inmates to life in prison as part of a general amnesty. However, critics argue that this move does not indicate an improvement in Vietnam's human rights record, but rather is a strategic attempt by the government to maintain control and improve its international image. Vietnam's use of the death sentence, particularly for drug crimes, has drawn criticism from human rights groups. Critics also dismiss the amnesty as a progressive act, as it is not applied to all prisoners and is seen as discriminatory.

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