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Viewing cable 07HANOI1271, MEETING WITH DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF VIETNAM FOUNDER HOANG MINH

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
07HANOI1271 2007-07-19 16:19 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Embassy Hanoi
VZCZCXRO6947
RR RUEHCHI RUEHDT RUEHHM RUEHNH
DE RUEHHI #1271/01 2001619
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 191619Z JUL 07
FM AMEMBASSY HANOI
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 5850
INFO RUEHHM/AMCONSUL HO CHI MINH 3373
RHEHNSC/NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL WASHINGTON DC
RUCNASE/ASEAN MEMBER COLLECTIVE
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 HANOI 001271 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
SIPDIS 
 
STATE FOR EAP/MLS AND DRL/AWH 
NSC FOR KURT TONG 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PHUM PREL PGOV VM
SUBJECT: MEETING WITH DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF VIETNAM FOUNDER HOANG MINH 
CHINH 
 
REF: HANOI 872 
 
HANOI 00001271  001.2 OF 002 
 
 
SUMMARY: 
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1. (SBU) On July 11, 2007, PolOffs met with long-time political 
activist and founder of the outlawed Democratic Party of Vietnam 
(DPV), Hoang Minh Chinh, at his home in Hanoi where he remains under 
house arrest.  Chinh is suffering from prostate cancer, and appeared 
seriously ill.  Nevertheless, his speech was strong, and he briefed 
PolOffs on the history, formation and current operations of the DPV. 
 According to Chinh, the DPV continues to gain membership and 
collaborates with other pro-democracy groups, including the better 
known Bloc 8406.  Chinh expressed strong support for the USG's 
dialogue with Vietnam on human rights and democracy and told us that 
international pressure on Vietnam was particularly needed now, with 
the GVN's recent crackdown on political dissidents and limitations 
on freedom of expression.  Chinh expressed concern about "pro-China" 
elements within the GVN and made a specific request for USG pressure 
for the release of recently jailed human rights lawyer colleagues, 
Nguyen Van Dai and Le Thi Cong Nhan.  End Summary. 
 
 
HEALTH CONCERNS 
--------------- 
 
2. (SBU) On July 11, PolOffs met with longtime democracy activist 
and political dissident Hoang Minh Chinh at his home in Hanoi.  The 
87-year old Chinh, a one time Communist Party ideologue and now 
founder of the fledgling pro-democracy group - the Democratic Party 
of Vietnam - suffers from prostate cancer and intestinal tract 
issues.  Chinh is bedridden and weak but, despite his illness, he 
spoke strongly and at length with us about human rights and 
democracy issues.  He says he continues to work with fellow 
activists Nguyen Khac Toan (septel), Tran Khue, Do Nam Hai and 
members of Bloc 8406 and his own DPV.  Chinh has been under house 
arrest since his return from a late 2005 trip to the United States, 
and while there are reports GVN authorities have lessened 
restrictions, PolOffs noticed plainclothes police stationed near his 
home. 
 
 
WITHER THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY OF VIETNAM? 
--------------------------------------- 
 
3. (SBU) Chinh highlighted for us the history and formation of the 
DPV, and regards it as a vehicle to promulgate ideas rather than as 
an opposition party.  The DPV is a pro-democracy group founded in 
2006 and outlawed by the GVN.  DPV members are not able to meet in 
Vietnam, but they continue to keep in contact with Chinh by phone 
since his internet service has been cut by the authorities for 
several months.  (Note: Chinh said he regularly changes his cellular 
phone number.  End note.)  Chinh said the DPV is currently working 
on an e-newsletter and hopes to further push the bounds of freedom 
of speech and internet freedom.  While he would not divulge the 
number of members "due to security concerns," he hopes the DPV will 
be able to "unite people from all social strata, religions and 
political party affiliation and allow for their voice to be heard." 
Chinh was in contact with Bloc 8406 leader Nguyen Van Ly prior to 
his arrest and imprisonment, and stated that the Bloc 8406 Charter 
in part came from the DPV's draft platform. 
 
 
TIME TO PRESS FOR GREATER REFORM 
-------------------------------- 
 
4. (SBU) Chinh was very glad to read that President Bush and 
Secretary Rice directly raised human rights with GVN officials and 
 
SIPDIS 
added that "now is the time to apply significant pressure" on the 
government.  He said this "has helped the situation in Vietnam." 
Chinh was also very supportive of action by the U.S. Congress and 
hoped it continues to pressure the GVN to "make human rights a 
priority of U.S.-Vietnam bilateral relations."  He also believes the 
international community needs to pressure the GVN to provide for 
greater freedom of expression.  Chinh told us that there is a strong 
and conservative pro-China camp in the GVN, and "the US needs to 
help prevent China from taking over Vietnam." 
 
5. (SBU) Chinh fondly recalled his 2005 visit to the United States 
and the meetings he held with members of Congress and Department 
officials to discuss human rights.  Chinh said that he has "no plans 
to die anytime soon because there is still so much to accomplish." 
Before ending the meeting, Chinh asked for USG assistance on the 
cases of jailed human rights lawyers Nguyen Van Dai and Le Thi Cong 
Nhan (Reftel). 
 
 
HANOI 00001271  002.2 OF 002 
 
 
 
COMMENT 
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6. (SBU) It is hard to gauge Chinh's true ability to "network" with 
other activists, especially those within Vietnam, in the wake of the 
crackdown here earlier in the year.  He is clearly not cowed, 
however, and intent on remaining as active as possible.  End 
comment. 
 
MARINE