Decree No. 6 of 1945 prohibits Vietnamese people from enlisting in the French military, selling food, guiding, communicating with, or serving as collaborators for French military forces. Those who violate this decree will be severely punished by a military court.
Scope of application
Vietnamese People
Key points
- Citizens are prohibited from enlisting in the French military (Clause 1)
- Citizens are prohibited from selling food, guiding, or communicating with the French military (Clause 1)
- Serving as collaborators for the French military is forbidden (Clause 1)
- Those who violate this decree will be severely punished by a military court (Clause 2)
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Preventing Vietnamese people from supporting the French military, enhancing control and protection of national sovereignty.
- Creating difficulties for the operations of French military forces in Vietnam
- Establishing legal barriers for those intending to collaborate with the French military
❓ Frequently asked questions
Is enlisting in the French military prohibited?
Yes, according to Clause 1 of Decree No. 6 of 1945.
Are citizens allowed to sell food to the French military?
No, this is prohibited under Clause 1 of Decree No. 6 of 1945.
Who will handle those who violate the decree?
A military court will severely punish violators (Clause 2).
Full text
DECREE-LAW
No. 6 dated September 5, 1945
THE COUNCIL OF MINISTERS OF THE PROVISIONAL DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Considering the serious situation
After the Council of Ministers had reached an agreement.
ISSUES A DECREE-LAW
Clause 1: Now prohibits Vietnamese citizens from enlisting, selling food, guiding, communicating, or serving as informants for French military forces.
Clause 2: Those who violate this order shall be brought to a military court and severely punished.
Clause 3: The Ministers of the Interior, Defense, and Justice are hereby entrusted with the implementation of this decree-law.
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Vo Nguyen Giap (Signed) MINISTER |
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