A Catholic blogger is sent into exile
The Vietnamese Catholic blogger and activist Nguyen Ngoc Nhu Quynh, also known as “Mother Mushroom”, has been released. This comes two years after Quynh was imprisoned for “propaganda against the state”. (Her moniker derives from her daughter being nicknamed Mushroom.)
For over a decade, Quynh (pictured) has been a committed advocate for human rights and social justice, covering “sensitive” topics such as police brutality, corruption and the government’s mishandling of environmental issues. She received recognition and respect from human rights organisations and the US State Department, and a 10-year sentence from the authorities.
