Vietnam

Vietnam executes man despite diplomatic pleas for mercy

HANOI (AFP): Vietnam has executed long-time death row prisoner Le Van Manh, a lawyer confirmed Saturday, despite international pleas to spare his life.

In 2005 Manh was charged with robbery, as well as the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl in the northern Thanh Hoa province.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Vietnam , Le Van Manh , Executed

Next In Aseanplus News
'Brutal killing' - 15 policemen killed in gun-and-bomb attack in northwestern Pakistan
Asean News Headlines at 10pm on Sunday (May 10, 2026)
Will Hong Kong’s lending clampdown wean helpers off debt – and save their dreams?
Thai superstar Jeeno Thitikul maintains lead at Mizuho Americas Open with a steady third round
Iran says it has sent response to US peace proposal to Pakistani mediators
'This will be a drug-free region,' Asean vows zero tolerance against illicit drugs
Iran sends its response to US proposal aimed at ending the war, IRNA says
'Goodbye, old friend' Japan cruise ship Nippon Maru bids farewell after 35 years of sailing
Russia presents Sultan Ibrahim with luxury Aurus Senat limo
Indonesia launches first Asia-Pacific cross-border undersea cable to Papua New Guinea

Trending in AseanPlus

Others Also Read

Load more

Copyright © 1995- Star Media Group Berhad [197101000523 (10894-D)]

Best viewed on Chrome browsers.