Michael Nguyen is escorted by policemen before his trial in Ho Chi Minh City on June 24, 2019. Photo: Reuters
Vietnam frees US man who was jailed over bid to overthrow government
- Michael Nguyen was detained in July 2018 on suspicion of engaging in anti-government activities and sentenced last year to 12 years in jail
- Washington had regularly raised Nguyen’s detention in bilateral meetings with the government, the Human Rights Watch organisation said
Michael Nguyen is escorted by policemen before his trial in Ho Chi Minh City on June 24, 2019. Photo: Reuters