Saturday 5 April 2008

News Updates on continued unrest over Tibet


- New violence has broken out in the Garze Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, with police opening fire on Buddhist monks and lay people to control protests


- Nepali police arrest Tibetan protestors outside the Chinese embassy in Kathmandu.
-Nepal exercises tight control over anti-Chinese activities on its soil and may be using excessive force.


- An outspoken Chinese dissident, Hu Jia, has been jailed after a brief trial over his remarks about Tibet and other sensitive topics. He is an advocate for rural HIV/AIDS sufferers, democratic rights, religious freedom and self-determination for Tibet.
- The United States condemns the sentencing.

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