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Family and rights advocates say an Australian activist was abducted, as Vietnam accuses him of terrorism.
Family and rights advocates say an Australian activist was abducted, as Vietnam accuses him of terrorism. An Australian activist is among three people arrested by Vietnamese authorities on terrorism-related allegations.
His family, human rights advocates and supporters dispute the claims, alleging he was abducted in Cambodia. As investigations continue, questions remain about what happened and what comes next. Why Hiep Tran’s wife believes he disappeared during a trip between Cambodia and Thailand. How Viet Tan and human rights advocates are challenging the official account.
What support Australian officials say they are providing, and why the family wants more answers. SBS News in Depth is a news analysis podcast from SBS, going behind the headlines with reporting and interviews on the stories shaping Australia and the world. Accuracy and availability of SBS transcripts may vary. Transcript text may be revised to correct errors or match updates to audio.
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