The Tibetan Protests

The protests that have been rolling through Tibet, since Drepung monks marched from their monastery on March 10, are continuing. By March 18, protests occurred in more than 20 counties throughout Tibet. The Chinese authorities have blocked foreign reporters from Tibetan areas, but despite severe restrictions and the knowledge of reprisals, Tibetans have been successful in transmitting their story to the outside world.

The International Campaign for Tibet called upon world leaders to encourage China to allow journalists and independent observers into Tibet. “To begin to diffuse the present crisis, China should ensure that an accurate account of casualties, arrests and other conditions. Access by journalists and observers is essential to this process,” said John Ackerly, President of the International Campaign for Tibet.

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