HANOI: Vietnam will free nearly 3,800 prisoners including foreigners in the country´s latest amnesty, the government said on Monday. Vietnam has announced nine special amnesties since 2009, freeing more than 92,000 prisoners ahead of their expected release dates but always excluding political activists. Those convicted for “attempting to overthrow” the communist government or “terrorism” are not eligible for release, according to Monday´s official amnesty announcement.
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