61.   It also follows the rejection in April by Vietnamese authorities of four new bishops put forth by Rome.

62.   It also has consistently demanded greater religious freedom but Vietnamese authorities have accused monks of illegal political activities.

63.   According to the interior ministry, the Vietnamese authorities have undertaken not to prosecute the returnees.

64.   But she has been refused travel documents needed to travel to France by the Vietnamese authorities, Picquier said.

65.   Buddhist leaders opposed to the official church had also been singled out for attack by the Vietnamese authorities, the report added.

66.   But he has been refused travel documents needed to travel to France by the Vietnamese authorities, Picquier said.

67.   But the agreement was thrown into question earlier this month when Vietnamese authorities barred UNHCR from visiting certain areas.

68.   But they still face obstacles in a sector that is tightly controlled by the Vietnamese authorities.

69.   Diplomats say the issue remains highly sensitive for Vietnamese authorities as the agreements angered nationalist hardliners within the armed forces as well as government critics.

70.   Exploration off the coast of Vietnam has intensified in recent years as Vietnamese authorities opened up to foreign firms.