Tag #Decree 168

What is the immediate impact of the government's response to online criticism of Nghị định 168 on freedom of speech in Vietnam?

At least five Vietnamese citizens have faced legal consequences for criticizing the controversial traffic fine regulation, Nghị định 168, online. One individual, Đậu Thị Tâm, was arrested and charged with spreading false information and inciting dissent against the regulation. Four others received administrative penalties for similar online posts.