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Vietnam's strict new social media regulations strangle free speech, report says

Vietnam implemented Decree 147 in December, tightening regulations on social media companies like Facebook and YouTube, according to Ben Swanton from The 88 Project.
The decree prevents citizen journalism and requires companies to remove posts within 24 hours if deemed illegal.
Social media users are required to verify their accounts with personal information, which must be provided to the government upon request.
Prominent journalists and bloggers have faced severe penalties for criticizing government officials on social media, illustrating the government's crackdown on dissenting voices.

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