Y Quynh Bdăp
BornJune 15, 1992
Thanh Hoa
NationalityVietnamese

Y Quynh Bdăp is a Vietnamese activist from Krong Ana District, known for advocating for indigenous rights in Vietnam[1]. On January 19, 2024, Y Quynh was sentenced to 10 years under charges of terrorism by the People's Court of Dak Lak province. His release is expected on January 16, 2024.[2]

Activism edit

Y Quynh co-founded Montagnards Stand For Justice (MSFJ), a non-profit organization in Thailand, along with Y Phic Hdok, Y Pher Hdrue and 15 other supporters with the similar vision in 2019[3]. MSFJ promotes peace and human rights in the Central Highlights of Vietnam, particularly addressing suppression of religious freedom. Since April 2023, MSFJ has been registered in the United States. Over 100 people are involved in the non-profit organizations with supporters in Vietnam, Thailand and the United States[4].

Arrest & Sentence edit

On January 16, 2024, Y Quynh was tried by the People’s Court of Dak Lak Province along with nearly 100 people. A few days later, on January 19, Y Quynh was sentenced to 10 years in prison charged with terrorism under Article 299 of Vietnam’s Penal Code with an expected release date on January 16, 2034[1]. Y Quynh was accused of participating in the June 11, 2023 attacks on government facilities in the southern province of Dak Lak. The attacks were conducted in Ea Tieu and Ea Ktur communes of Cu Kuin district, resulting in nine deaths: four policemen, two commune officials and three villagers[5]. The Internal Security Bureau believed that Y Quynh financed and directed the instructions on how to carry out the attacks[6]. Y Quynh has denied participating in the attack[7].

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Profile: Y Quynh Bdap - The 88 Project". Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  2. ^ "Phận người sắc tộc Tây Nguyên (Phần 3): Nỗ lực vượt thoát và lối ra". Radio Free Asia (in Vietnamese). Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  3. ^ "MSFJ – Montagnards Stand for Justice". Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  4. ^ "Encourage and promote peace and human rights in the Central Highlands of Vietnam – MSFJ". Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  5. ^ "Six more Montagnards wanted by Vietnamese police in Dak Lak attacks". Radio Free Asia. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  6. ^ "Religion Bulletin, August 2023: Ministry of Public Security Alleges Dak Lak Attack Linked to FULRO, BPSOS". The Vietnamese Magazine. 2023-09-20. Retrieved 2024-04-20.
  7. ^ "Vietnamese police threaten Montagnard refugees in Thailand".