‘Tree of justice’ protest: how Vietnamese youth are mobilising online to hold the powerful to account

Trees in some Vietnam streets are currently the site of protest. Andy.vietnam/Shutterstock A fatal car crash and a censored rap album, seemingly unrelated and a year apart, have sparked what could be the largest revolt of Vietnam’s youth in living memory. Over the past ten days, millions have mobilised around the death of an 18-year-old student, caused by a former National Assembly deputy who walked away without charge. What began as isolated outrage has since put the country’s political system…