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that following the Fall of Saigon in 1975 up to a million South Vietnamese were imprisoned in re-education camps without trials. Prison sentences averaged 3 to 10 years, and it s estimated 1 in 3 South Vietnamese had a family member in the camp system.

Jan 29, 2022•1 min read

Fun Fact: that following the Fall of Saigon in 1975 up to a million South Vietnamese were imprisoned in re-education camps without trials. Prison sentences averaged 3 to 10 years, and it’s estimated 1 in 3 South Vietnamese had a family member in the camp system.

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