Vietnam Grants Amnesty to Foreign Prisoners

Vietnam has announced the amnesty of 20 foreign prisoners, including nine Chinese and two U.S. citizens, as part of a broader clemency initiative. The announcement, made by Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet on National Day, includes over 3,760 inmates convicted of various crimes.

Vietnam has declared an amnesty for 20 foreign prisoners, including nine Chinese and two U.S. citizens, Deputy Foreign Minister Do Hung Viet announced on Monday.

The foreign nationals were convicted of crimes such as murder, smuggling, and gambling. The move is part of a broader clemency initiative involving over 3,760 prisoners in total.

The announcement was made during a press conference held to mark the president's amnesty on the country's National Day.

(With inputs from agencies.)