Lawyer asks Ministry of Foreign Affairs for help for imprisoned Norwegian in Vietnam
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A Norwegian citizen, Thuan Duc Nguyen, is currently imprisoned in Vietnam. The case has now gained attention after his lawyer issued a strong appeal to Norwegian authorities to intervene.
The lawyer believes that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (UD) must take a more active role in bringing Nguyen home to Norway. According to the lawyer, the situation is serious, and he expresses that Norwegian authorities should do more to ensure that the citizen receives help abroad.
The case raises questions about how Norway handles consular matters where Norwegian citizens are held imprisoned in other countries. The lawyer believes that Norway cannot accept the treatment Nguyen is receiving in the Vietnamese prison.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has so far not commented on the specific demands from the lawyer in detail. They have previously stated that they provide consular assistance to Norwegian citizens abroad within the framework of international rules and agreements.
It is currently unclear what the next step in the case will be. The family and the lawyer are now hoping for a solution that could lead to Thuan Duc Nguyen being able to return to Norway as soon as possible.
Sources: cedarnews.net
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