Ta Phong Tan

Q: Who is Ta Phong Tan?

A: Ta Phong Tan is a Vietnamese blogger who was born in Vĩnh Lợi District, Bạc Liêu Province in 1968.

Q: What was Ta Phong Tan's occupation before becoming a blogger?

A: Ta Phong Tan was a member of the Vietnamese Communist Party and an officer in the Vietnamese security forces.

Q: When did Ta Phong Tan receive an International Women of Courage Award?

A: Ta Phong Tan received an International Women of Courage Award in 2013.

Q: What was the name of Ta Phong Tan's blog and what did she write about?

A: The name of Ta Phong Tan's blog was "Truth and Justice" and she wrote about news and politics.

Q: Why did Ta Phong Tan go to prison in 2011?

A: Ta Phong Tan was convicted of propaganda against the state and went to prison in 2011.

Q: When was Ta Phong Tan released from prison?

A: Ta Phong Tan was freed from prison on September 19, 2015.

Q: Where did Ta Phong Tan go to live after being released from prison?

A: Ta Phong Tan went to live in the United States after being released from prison.