Third Republic of Vietnam
The Third Republic of Vietnam, (Vietnamese: Đệ Tam Việt Nam Cộng Hòa) abbreviated as the DTVNCH, also referred to its former name as the Provisional National Government of Vietnam (Vietnamese: Chính phủ Quốc gia Việt Nam Lâm thời), is a self-proclaimed government in exile, headquartered in Orange County and other Little Saigon communities.
Third Republic of Vietnam Đệ Tam Việt Nam Cộng Hòa | |
|---|---|
| Motto: Lấy lại đất tổ, không làm khổ dân "Retake the homeland, stop the people’s suffering"[1] | |
| Anthem: Tiếng gọi công dân (English: "Call to the citizens") | |
 Territory claimed by the Third Republic of Vietnam | |
| Status | Unrecognized Government |
| Capital | Saigon (De jure) Little Saigon, Orange County (De facto) |
| Official languages | Vietnamese • English |
| Demonym(s) | Vietnamese |
| Government | Government-in-exile |
| Đào Minh Quân | |
| Establishment | |
• Formed | 21 October 1990 |
• Officially founded | 16 February 1991 |
Website www | |
History
The Provisional National Government of Vietnam was formed by former soldiers and refugees from the former South Vietnamese regime on 21 October 1990 and was officially founded on 16 February 1991, led by Prime Minister Đào Minh Quân, who was elected by some of the Vietnamese representatives in the United States. He succeeded Nguyen Tran who was elected as Prime Minister previously. It was ruled by the New Democratic Party of Vietnam.
In November 2018, Prime Minister Đào Minh Quân was reelected as the new President of the newly created Third Republic of Vietnam. The inauguration ceremony was held at the base in Adelanto and at the Hilton Hotel. Participants came from numerous countries, including Australia and Vietnam (see Anti-communism in Vietnam). During the ceremony, the US government's staff gave speeches and expressed hope that the newly elected president would work closely with the US. Also in the same year, the communist Vietnamese government listed this foundation as a terrorist foundation, citing the reason due to the 2018 bombings.
Activities
Accusation of terrorist attacks
In January 2018, the government in exile was labeled by the Vietnamese Ministry of Public Security as a "terrorist organization", citing the group responsibility in numerous plans to commit acts of terrorism, sabotage, and assassination of government officials.[2][3]
People affiliated with the organization have been arrested and convicted in Vietnam of operations to overthrow the Vietnamese Government after an attempted arson and bombing at a police facility[4] and an airport (presumably Tan Son Nhat Intl.) which was unsuccessful. Officials have charged several political activists, resulting in prison sentences of up to 14 years.[5][6]
See also
References
- Thrid Republic government’s website
- Pearson, James (31 January 2018). "Vietnam lists U.S.-based Vietnamese group as 'terrorist' organization". Reuters. Retrieved 2 February 2018.
- An, Bộ Công. "Thông báo về tổ chức khủng bố "Chính phủ quốc gia Việt Nam lâm thời"". bocongan.gov.vn. Retrieved 15 December 2021.
- Bài Hình ảnh các hoạt động khủng bố của tổ chức khủng bố Triều Đại Việt [Images and Videos about the terrorist at a police facility, which was linked to a militia branch of The 3rd Republic Of Vietnam] (in Vietnamese), bocongan.gov.vn
- Nguyen, Chung. "12 đệ tử của "thủ tướng" Đào Minh Quân hầu tòa" [12 followers of "prime minister" Dao Minh Quan appear in court] (in Vietnamese). Congan.com.vn.
- "Vietnamese Police's announcement about the captured members, as terrorists". Retrieved 21 October 2021.