Vietnamese Gen Z pushes for accountability after ex-politician cleared in Hanoi crash
TL;DR
Vietnamese Gen Z mobilized online and at memorials to demand accountability after a former politician admitted to driving the car that killed an 18-year-old in Hanoi. Authorities later cleared Nguyen Sy Cuong of criminal liability citing a full remedy, prompting questions about due process and concerns over online censorship and political pressure.
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