Father Thadeus Nguyen Van Ly has been an advocate for religious freedom in Vietnam for over 25 years. On May 17, 2001, as he prepared to celebrate Mass, hundreds of police officers appeared at his church and arrested him. Five months later, after a half-day trial, he was sentenced to 15 years' imprisonment. Political trials in Vietnam do not conform to international standards, and Father Ly reportedly had no legal representation. Amnesty International considers Father Thadeus Nguyen Van Ly to be a prisoner of conscience and seeks his immediate and unconditional release.

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