
Graphic: RFA

A road partially blocked by logs in My Duc district on the outskirts of Hanoi, April 20, 2017. The sign reads: “Dong Tam residents absolutely trust the policy of the Party and Government.” Photo: RFA

A metal barrier topped with barbed wire blocks a road in My Duc district, April 20, 2017. Photo: RFA

Rocks and other debris block access to My Duc district, April 20, 2017. Photo: RFA

A sign reads “Dong Tam commune’s agricultural land can’t be taken away.” Photo: RFA

A sign reads “Dong Tam residents aren’t violent, but must protect their land.” Photo: RFA

The gate to Dong Tam’s Mieu Mon village sports several signs extolling adherence to the law and calling for checks on “greedy officials.” Photo: RFA

A sign at the entrance to Mieu Mon village reads “Demolish corruption.” Photo: RFA

Graphic: RFA

A road partially blocked by logs in My Duc district on the outskirts of Hanoi, April 20, 2017. The sign reads: “Dong Tam residents absolutely trust the policy of the Party and Government.” Photo: RFA

A metal barrier topped with barbed wire blocks a road in My Duc district, April 20, 2017. Photo: RFA

Rocks and other debris block access to My Duc district, April 20, 2017. Photo: RFA

A sign reads “Dong Tam commune’s agricultural land can’t be taken away.” Photo: RFA

A sign reads “Dong Tam residents aren’t violent, but must protect their land.” Photo: RFA

The gate to Dong Tam’s Mieu Mon village sports several signs extolling adherence to the law and calling for checks on “greedy officials.” Photo: RFA

A sign at the entrance to Mieu Mon village reads “Demolish corruption.” Photo: RFA

Graphic: RFA