Despite Obstacles, Facebook is One of the Only Choices for Vietnamese People to Pursue Justice

Sep 10

Written By NYSEAN

In an article published by Mekong Independent, Hướng Thiện writes about how despite increasing risks from government censorship and Meta’s failure to protect its users, Facebook remains the main way for Vietnamese activists and victims of injustices to air their grievances and fight for justice.

Less than a year since its launch in 2025, the Facebook page Đường Về Nhà (The Road Home), has brought the voices of communities seeking justice closer to the public.
More than 50 real-life stories — each a journey marked by loss and years, even decades, of waiting in search of justice — would have remained unheard if not brought to light.
The group’s posts on state repression and other injustices have now reached more than 104,000 followers, putting it on the Vietnamese government’s radar.
One of the most watched video clips was that of Nguyễn Thị Loan, with more than 4 million views. She is perhaps the most well-known mother in Vietnam, fighting since 2008 for the release of her son Hồ Duy Hải, who was charged with murder and allegedly tortured for a confession. The case has drawn calls for his acquittal from parliament members, diplomatic missions and international rights groups, including Amnesty International.