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Police stand outside the entrance of the court where three bloggers were convicted and sentenced on anti-state charges today. (AFP)

Vietnam hands three bloggers harsh prison terms

Bangkok, September 24, 2012–The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the harsh prison sentences handed down today to three prominent Vietnamese online journalists convicted of anti-state charges. In a widening crackdown on press and Internet freedoms, Vietnamese courts have sentenced six journalists and bloggers to prison in the last five weeks.

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