Vietnam's most powerful politician Trong has passed away
No other politician in Vietnam was more powerful than Nguyen Phu Trong. Recently, the communist party chief was scarcely seen in public. An exception was his reception for Putin in Hanoi in June. Now, Trong, at the age of 80, has died in a military hospital, according to state media, citing the party. The politician, who has led the party since 2011, has suffered from health issues since 2019. He reportedly suffered a stroke then and has been battling illnesses since.
The Most Powerful Man in Vietnam is Dead. Nguyen Phu Trong, longtime General Secretary of the Communist Party (CPV), died today at the age of 80 in a military hospital, according to state media, which cited the party. Trong, who has been at the helm of the party since 2011, was the most powerful man in Vietnam for decades.
Three tenures as CPV chief are considered exceptional, as it had only happened twice before in the country's history. From 2018 to 2021, Trong also served as State President - a role that is not common. Famous for his anti-corruption campaign, Trong saw numerous high-ranking officials sentenced to lengthy prison terms, and even two State Presidents step down in succession.
Trong was born in 1944 in a suburb of Hanoi as the son of a peasant family. He studied literature and socialist theory and earned a doctorate in the former Soviet Union. Since 2011, he has been at the helm of the Communist Party of Vietnam. No other politician has been more powerful than Trong.
Three tenures as CPV chief are considered exceptional, as it had only happened twice before in the country's history. From 2018 to 2021, Trong also served as State President - a role that is not common. Renowned for his anti-corruption campaign, Trong saw numerous high-ranking officials sentenced to lengthy prison terms, and even two State Presidents step down in succession.
Trong was known for his humble and respectful demeanor and was popular among many Vietnamese. Vietnam is officially governed by four "pillars": the CPV General Secretary, the President, the Prime Minister, and the Chairman of the National Assembly.
In recent years, the authorities have intensified their crackdown on dissidents and activists. According to Human Rights Watch, there are currently over 160 people in detention in Vietnam for peacefully exercising their fundamental civil and political rights. In the first ten months of 2023, courts reportedly sentenced at least 28 human rights defendants to lengthy prison terms.
Boom and Human Rights Violations
Trong was born in 1944 in a suburb of Hanoi as the son of a peasant family. He studied literature and socialist theory and earned a doctorate in the former Soviet Union. Since 2011, he has been at the helm of the Communist Party of Vietnam. No other politician has been more powerful than Trong.
Three tenures as CPV chief are considered exceptional, as it had only happened twice before in the country's history. From 2018 to 2021, Trong also served as State President - a role that is not common. Renowned for his anti-corruption campaign, Trong saw numerous high-ranking officials sentenced to lengthy prison terms, and even two State Presidents step down in succession.
Vietnam has experienced remarkable economic growth under Trong's leadership, becoming one of the fastest-growing markets in Asia. The government's swift response and drastic measures during the Corona pandemic kept it under control for a long time. However, the country has faced criticism for its repressive measures. Observers expect a further deterioration of the already difficult human rights situation under the hardliner To Lam.
Trong was known for his humble and respectful demeanor and was popular among many Vietnamese. Vietnam is officially governed by four "pillars": the CPV General Secretary, the President, the Prime Minister, and the Chairman of the National Assembly.
In recent years, the authorities have intensified their crackdown on dissidents and activists. According to Human Rights Watch, there are currently over 160 people in detention in Vietnam for peacefully exercising their fundamental civil and political rights. In the first ten months of 2023, courts reportedly sentenced at least 28 human rights defendants to lengthy prison terms.
Given the context of the text, here are two sentences that contain the specified words:
- Despite his focus on anti-corruption, criticisms against the government under Nguyen Phu Trong's leadership have also included concerns over human rights violations.
- In response to international criticism, various Vietnamese governments and parties, including those led by Nguyen Phu Trong, have continuously emphasized their commitment to upholding human rights while balancing national security.
