Vietnam issues arrest warrant for journalist in hiding Doan Bao Chau - Committee to Protect Journalists

Vietnam issues arrest warrant for journalist in hiding Doan Bao Chau - Committee to Protect Journalists

Bangkok, August 15, 2025—Vietnamese authorities issued an arrest warrant on August 14 for Doan Bao Chau for propagandizing against the state, according to a state media report and the reporter, who communicated with CPJ via messaging app. “Vietnam must repeal its arrest warrant, drop any pending charges, and cease its legal harassment of journalist Doan Bao Chau,” said Shawn Crispin, CPJ’s senior Southeast Asia representative. “If Vietnam wants …