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Vietnam's "Decree 147" crackdown on social media slammed as "icy stranglehold on free speech" by rights group

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Vietnam implemented "Decree 147" in December , tightening regulations on social media companies like Facebook , X, YouTube and TikTok .

The decree requires users to verify their accounts with phone numbers or national ID cards.

It also prevents social media users from engaging in citizen journalism or posting information about suspected government wrongdoing.

It requires companies to remove posts deemed illegal within 24 hours .

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