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The Hanoi People’s Court has approved the conditional release of 34 prisoners ahead of schedule.

More than 1,500 former prisoners detained by the French and US during wartime at Phu Quoc prison gathered on April 6 to recall their shared memories of the heroic past.

The people’s court of southern Tay Ninh province decided to reduce the prison terms of 691 prisoners on the occasion of the upcoming lunar New Year (Tet) holiday.

People in temporary custody or detention are now allowed to read scriptures and express their religious beliefs, according to a decree recently issued by the Government.

Documents, photographs and memorabilia of American prisoners of war went on show at Tim Lai Ky Uc (Finding Memories) in Hoa Lo Prison on November 29 and will run until February, 2018.

A collection of seven books featuring the history, politics, economy and culture of Vietnam in the second half of the 18th century has been awarded Best Book for 2017.

The Book Street in Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1 will celebrate the 70th War Invalids and War Martyrs Day (July 27) from July 21-30 with the theme “When Drinking Water, Think of its Source”.

Deputy Prime Minister Truong Hoa Binh on January 31 attended a get-together with nearly 150 former revolutionists who were once imprisoned by enemies.

As many as 621 prisoners in the southern province of Tay Ninh have their jail terms shortened on the occasion of Lunar New Year, according to the provincial People’s Court.

A ceremony to announce the President’s 2016 amnesty decision was held in Phu Son 4 prison located in the northern province of Thai Nguyen on Dec. 1.

As many as 97 prisoners, including six foreigners, in the Phu Son Prison 4 in Phu Luong district, the northern province of Thai Nguyen, were granted the President’s amnesty in 2016.

Vietnam has granted amnesty to more than 4,000 prisoners who repented their crimes while serving prison sentences.

A press conference was held in Hanoi to announce the President’s 2016 amnesty decisions for offenders who are serving prison sentences and those having their sentences postponed or suspended.

The Supreme People’s Court has provided guidelines for the granting of amnesty to prisoners who had their sentences postponed or suspended on the occasion of National Day (September 2).

The Ministry of Public Security has proposed reducing jail terms for 24,826 prisoners on the occasion of the 71st National Day (September 2).

Thai police on July 16 put down a riot erupting at the central jail in southern Pattani province in previous day that left three prisoners dead and five people injured, including a prison staff.

A project is being carried out in Vietnam to disseminate law and give legal advice to prisoners nearing the end of their sentences, helping them re-integrate into society.

Hanoi on April 29 decided to grant clemency to 101 prisoners who are serving sentences at the Hanoi police’s detention centres.

Authorities of the southern province of Binh Phuoc on April 27 decided to release or reduce the jail terms of 367 prisoners.

As many as 61 political prisoners, including activists and students, in Myanmar were freed on April 9 after their prosecutions had been withdrawn.