Vietnam: Tragedy Lingers as Connections and Pressure Distort Justice
In Vietnam's Vinh Long province, a fatal road accident involving a high school student has exposed how connections and pressure from superiors altered the initial findings of fault. While officials involved have been prosecuted, concerns about judicial independence are mounting.
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