Vietnam’s human rights record is being scrutinized ahead of $15 billion climate deal

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Wealthy countries and investors are planning to give Vietnam billions of dollars to help it transition from coal to renewable energy. But the climate deal has come under fire because of Vietnam

Environmental and human rights groups say Vietnam’s crackdown on civil society will undermine an international climate program that’s also aimed at boosting the country’s economic development.

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