Con Dao prison

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Con Dao – "hell on earth"

Phu Tuong and Phu Hai prisons on Con Dao Island in Ba Ria Vung Tau province are called "hell on earth”.

Ton Duc Thang Museum to be rebuilt in HCM City

A project on rebuilding the Ton Duc Thang Museum of HCM City has been approved by local authorities, according to the museum’s director Pham Thanh Nam.

French papers offer glimpse into past

VietNamNet Bridge – Vietnamese researchers and authorities are planning to seek UNESCO "material heritage" recognition for a group of documents from the former French government in Southern Vietnam.

Con Dao Museum inaugurated

 VietNamNet Bridge – The Con Dao Museum was inaugurated in the southern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau on Friday and will feature 2,000 images, artifacts and documents on the history of Con Dao District.

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Con Dao prison honored as special national relic

VietNamNet Bridge - Under the brutal regime in Con Dao prison, about 20,000 Vietnamese patriots sacrificed. This is also where the Hero of the Armed Forces--Vo Thi Sau, was executed at the age of 19.