Cận cảnh phiên tòa xét xử gần 100 bị cáo trong vụ tấn công trụ sở ở Đắk Lắk | GNST

Summary

The transcript covers a horrific terrorist attack by Degar separatists on local government offices in Dak Lak, Vietnam in June 2023. Over 60 suspects were charged, including leaders based abroad in the U.S. and Thailand. The separatist group aimed to establish an autonomous Degar state through violence. The attack killed 6 officials and wounded others. Most suspects were Protestant converts misguided by separatist propaganda and false promises of aid. The trial results will deter future violence and separatist pursuits in the Central Highlands. The local people strongly support strict punishment per the law for these crimes against national unity.

Takeaways

• 🖥 On January 16, the People's Court of Dak Lak province opened a trial for 100 individuals involved in a serious criminal case.
• 🚨 The case relates to an attack on the headquarters of two communes, E Tiêu and E Akatu, in Chư Quynh district, Dak Lak, in the early morning of June 11, 2023.
• 👮 Six government officials and police officers were killed, two police officers were severely injured, and three civilians died in the highly violent attack.
• 🛡 The defendants were tried for terrorism against the government, organizing illegal immigration, and concealing crimes, with six being tried in absentia.
• 🔥 The attackers, armed and in two groups of over 30 each, set fire to vehicles, equipment, and attacked police officers, causing severe damage and loss of life.
• 🌐 Following the attack, law enforcement quickly mobilized, capturing most involved within a week, and seizing a significant amount of weapons and explosives.
• 📝 The attackers were found to have meticulously planned the assault under the direction of exiled leaders from the USA and Thailand, aiming to establish an armed force.
• 🔗 Key figures orchestrating the attack were identified, including leaders based in North Carolina, USA, and Thailand, linked to the Degar Peoples' movement.
• 📚 The investigation revealed the attackers' motive to establish a separatist state in the Central Highlands, under the guise of advocating for ethnic rights.
• 🛈 The trial aims to deliver justice strictly according to the law, highlighting the danger of separatist illusions and the importance of national unity.

Q & A

What was the date of the attack on the headquarters of the two communes in Đắk Lắk province?

The attack occurred in the early morning of June 11, 2023.

How many individuals were involved in the attack on the two commune headquarters in Đắk Lắk province?

100 individuals were related to the attack.

What were the casualties as a result of the attack in Đắk Lắk province?

Six government officials and police officers were killed, two police officers were seriously injured, and three civilians died.

What charges were the defendants facing in the trial related to the Đắk Lắk province attack?

The defendants were charged with terrorism against the people's government, organizing for others to enter or exit the country illegally, and concealing criminal activities.

How many suspects were tried in absentia during the trial for the Đắk Lắk province attack?

Six suspects were tried in absentia.

What was the main objective of the attackers in Đắk Lắk province?

The main objective was to conduct a terrorist attack against government facilities, aiming to disrupt and oppose the people's government.

What was discovered among the attackers' possessions after the Đắk Lắk province attack?

Authorities seized 10 flags with elephant symbols, over 20 guns including eight military firearms, nearly 1200 bullets, two grenades, 15 mines, 1.2 kg of explosives, and several knives.

Who were the leaders directing the attack from abroad?

The attack was directed by leaders of exile organizations in the USA and Thailand, following the directives of individuals named Y Mút and Y Quynh.

What was the historical background of the main individual responsible for the attack?

Imut Mô, born in 1960, joined the fight in the early 1980s, later fled to Thailand, and was resettled in the USA in 1986.

What was the reaction of the local community in Tây Nguyên towards the trial and the attack?

The local community in Tây Nguyên expressed shock and loss due to the brutal actions of the attackers, who were once considered peaceful and hardworking members of the community.