Published: February 24, 2012
HANOI, Vietnam (AP) An official says two local Vietnamese authorities have been fired and another three reprimanded after illegally evicting a fish farmer from his land. The case has captivated the nation.
The official from Tien Lang district in northern Hai Phong city says former People's Committee Chairman Le Van Hien and deputy Nguyen Van Khanh were fired Thursday.
He spoke on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak to the press.
Hien approved the decision to evict farmer Doan Van Vuon last month. Six police and soldiers were wounded when they stormed the property. Vuon's family resisted with homemade land mines and improvised shotguns.
Another local official, along with the police and army chiefs were reprimanded for their role.
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