Vietnam Labels Canada-Based Viet Dynasty a ‘Terrorist’ Group

Vietnam’s government labeled the Canada-based exile group Viet Dynasty a “terrorist” organization, the Ministry of Public Security said in a statement posted on its website.

Led by former members of the California-based Provisional National Government of Vietnam that authorities also labeled as a “terrorist” group in 2018, Viet Dynasty allegedly financed and directed its units in Vietnam to carry out terrorist and destructive activities and incite Vietnamese to protest and riot against the government, according to the government statement. The group, also known Trieu Dai Viet, allegedly financed weapons purchases and efforts to make bombs and publish “reactionary leaflets,” it said.