Rights activists to be tried in Vietnam

 Seven rights campaigners are due to stand trial in Vietnam accused of attempting to overthrow the communist government, political opposition group Viet Tan said.

All seven were arrested in summer 2010 and have not had access to families or lawyers, said Viet Tan, which described the accused as "Vietnamese patriots, faithful to their religious ideals, and selflessly serving their communities".

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