July 16, 2024

Petition to the United States Congress And Department of State USA

Dear – Esteemed Members of Congress and Respected Officials at the Department of State,

We, the undersigned, write to you with a sense of urgency and profound concern regarding the current human rights situation in Vietnam, which demands immediate attention. We urge you to take decisive action by reinstating the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on the Country of Particular Concern (CPC) list and denying the Vietnamese Communist government market economy status.

Reinstating Vietnam on the CPC List

Over the years, Vietnam has persistently violated fundamental human rights, including freedom of religion, speech, assembly, and association. Religious leaders, activists, and ordinary citizens face severe persecution, harassment, arbitrary detention, and torture simply for exercising their fundamental rights. Despite international attention and repeated calls for reform, the Vietnamese government continues to suppress dissent and maintain strict control over religious and civil liberties.

A notable recent example is the case of the Venerable Monk Thích Minh Tuệ and his monastic community, who have been subjected to relentless harassment, intimidation, and repression for their religious beliefs and activities.

This blatant violation of religious freedom is further evidenced by the recent detention of Mr. Y Quynh Bdap in Thailand, who was forcibly repatriated to Vietnam, where he faces grave danger and unjust persecution.

Denial of Market Economy Status

Granting Vietnam Market Economy Status would not only be premature but also counterproductive, given the current state of its economic and political systems. The Vietnamese government has not committed to fair market practices, transparency, or the rule of law. State-owned enterprises continue to dominate the economy, and corruption remains rampant. Recognizing Vietnam as a market economy under these conditions would undermine efforts to promote genuine economic reform and accountability.

Moreover, granting Vietnam market Economy Status would reward a regime that persistently disregards international norms and standards of human rights. It is imperative that the United States use its leverage to encourage meaningful and lasting change in Vietnam’s economic and political landscape.

Conclusion.

We call upon the United States Congress and the Department of State USA to stand for human rights and justice. Reinstating Vietnam on the CPC list and denying Market Economy Status will not only uphold the values that the United States stands for but also provide hope and support to countless individuals suffering under oppressive conditions in Vietnam.

We, the undersigned, implore you to act urgently and determinedly to address these critical issues. Your actions can make a profound difference in the lives of the voiceless and marginalized in Vietnam, and your responsibility in this matter cannot be overstated.

Thank you for your attention and commitment to promoting human rights and democracy. Your role in this endeavor is crucial, and we are grateful for your dedication to this important cause.

Sincerely Yours,

Individuals, civil society organizations, and non-governmental organizations sign below to support bringing the Vietnamese Communists back to the CPC list./.

1. The Asian Religions Council for Justice and Peace (ARCJP)
2. Bishop. Van Thanh Tran(President ARCJP Council)
3. Rev. Chinh Cong Nguyen(Vice President of Foreign Affairs and General Secretary And President of CPRVN Council & VPEF Association)
4. Fr. Phong Bui(Vice President of Internal Affairs)
5. Rev. Y Hin Nie(Vice President of Indigenous Religions)
6. Joseph ThanhBinh Pham(Treasurer)
7. Fr. Pham Van Chinh. Florida State Catholic Community
8. Dr. Quan Kieu. Executive Director of Vietnamese immigration services in the state of California” Vice President of the Central Committee of Pure Hoa Hao Buddhism Overseas”
9. The Council of The Ethnic Peoples And Religions Of Vietnam(CPRVN)
10. Dr. Rahlan B. Hok(Vice President CPRVN The Council)
11. Rev. Vừ A Chang(General SecretaryCPRVN The Council)
12. Vietnamese People’s Evangelical Fellowship (VPEF)
13. Pastor. Y Sing Lemo (General Secretary of VPEF Association)
14. Vietnam Interfaith Council
15. Buddhist monk Thich Khong Tanh (Deputy Head of the UBCV. Co-Chairman of the Vietnam Interfaith Council)
16. Chief administrator. Hua Phi. Tay Ninh Cao Dai Church” (Co-chairman of the Vietnam Interfaith Council)
17. Monk. Nguyen Kim Dien “Chairman of the Central Association of Pure Hoa Hao Buddhism” (Co-chairman of the Vietnam Interfaith Council)
18. Pastor. Nguyen Hoang Hoa” President of the Vietnamese and American Lutheran Communities” (Co-chairman of the Vietnam Interfaith Council)
19. Fr. Nguyen Van Ly.”Vietnam Pure Catholic Church” (Co-chairman of the Vietnam Interreligious Council)
20. Monk. Le Van Hien ” Buddhism Pure Hoa Hao” (General Secretary of the Vietnam Interfaith Council)
21. Monk. Le Van Soc “ Buddhism Pure Hoa Hao”  (Member of the Vietnam Interfaith Council)
22. Council of Indigenous Peoples of Southeast Asia
23. Professor. Tan Tara Thach (Chairman of the Council of Indigenous Peoples of Southeast Asia)
24. Humanity. Rong Nay (Director of human rights organization Montagnards and Vice President of the Council of Indigenous Peoples of Southeast Asia)
25. Montagnards Council America and Vietnam
26. Dr. Siu Hlong (Chairman of the Montagnards Community of America and Vietnam)
27. Champar Ethnic Council of America and Vietnam
28. Dr. Andrew Tu (Chairman of the Champar Ethnic Council of the United States and Secretary General of the Council of Indigenous Peoples of Southeast Asia)
29. Khmer-Krom Council the United States and Vietnam.
30. Mr. Thach Thuong. Chairman of the Khmer-Krom Council of the United States and Vietnam
31. Hmong Ethnic Council of the United States and Vietnam.
32. Pastor. Sung Seo Hoa(Chairman of the Hmong Ethnic Community of America and Vietnam)
33. Dr. Levi Browde, Executive Director (Falun Dafa Information Center)
34. Dr. Ngour Duor (Secretary General of the Standing Office of the Datlaidatma Organization)
35. Gordon Chang, Columnist, Newsweek; TV commentator
36. Chen Guangcheng, Distinguished Fellow, Center for Human Rights at Catholic University
37. Tsultrim Gyatso, Chinese Liaison Officer, Office of Tibet
38. Frances Hui, Policy and Advocacy Coordinator, The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation
39. Elfidar Iltebir, President, Uyghur American Association
40. Anna Kwok, Executive Director, Hong Kong Democracy Council
41. Eric Patterson, Ph.D., President and CEO, Victims of Communism Memorial Foundation
42. Piero Tozzi, Staff Director, Congressional-Executive Committee on China
43. Spencer Wolf, Stand with Hong Kong
44. David Yu, Executive Director, June 4th Massacre Memorial Association

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