Vietnamese Journalist Faces Legal Challenges in Berlin Over Critical Reporting

Trung Khoa Lê, a Vietnamese journalist based in Berlin, is confronting legal threats through SLAPP lawsuits intended to silence critical reporting. These strategic lawsuits against public participation target journalists who expose sensitive issues, creating intimidation through legal proceedings. Lê continues his journalistic work from his Berlin studio despite these pressures, highlighting challenges faced by independent media voices operating under authoritarian scrutiny.