The head of the political section of the British Embassy in Hanoi, Paul Gaskell, reponds to July 16, 2006 message from Jean Libby, editor, Viet-Am Review that "We are aware of the story of the 'Flowers from Hell' manuscript and continue to support freedom of expression in Vietnam. Respect for human rights is a fundamental element of UK foreign policy not just in Vietnam but globally."   more »

Jean Libby, editor of Viet-Am Review, writes to British Embassy press officials in Hanoi on the anniversary of the manuscript of "Hoa Dia Nguc" (Flowers of Hell) brought to the embassy on July 16, 1979 by the dissident poet Nguyen Chi Thien. He was arrested and imprisoned for another twelve years at the "Hanoi Hilton" and worse camps after the delivery, but his manuscript was published as he asked.   more »

Commentary on the Parade Magazine article of July 02, 2006 on the topic of immigrants to America by Jean Libby, editor, Viet-Am Review. Victims of Communist prisons, the Tibetan Buddhist Ngawang Sandrol, given asylum to US as well as the struggle for freedom in Vietnam by 118 dissidents is noted and the contributions of Vietnamese in America appreciated in the commentary   more »