Nguyễn An Ninh
Vietnamese political journalist
Born
Died
1943
83 years ago — 43 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Vietnam
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Born in 1900, a political journalist focused on anti-colonialism and nationalism. Contributed to various publications advocating for Vietnamese independence from French colonial rule. Involved in the founding of the Vietnam Revolutionary Youth League and played a significant role in promoting Marxist ideas in Vietnam. Indicted multiple times for anti-government activities and faced imprisonment due to journalistic efforts against colonial oppression.
Authored influential articles against colonialism
Helped establish the Vietnam Revolutionary Youth League
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