The anniversary of 50 years since the Dalai Lama was forced to exile is nearing and tensions are running high in Tibet.
A Tibetan monk has self-immolated himself in protest against Chinese government rule. The Chinese government may fear an uprising marking the failed uprising some 50 years ago to end Chinese rule. It also marks a years anniversary since the peaceful protests turned violent with 7 Tibetans killed by Chinese guards whom opened fire on the crowd.
Source: 'Tension as Tibet Protester dies', Aljazeera News website, accessed 28.2.09 http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2009/02/2009228114530429333.html
A Tibetan monk has self-immolated himself in protest against Chinese government rule. The Chinese government may fear an uprising marking the failed uprising some 50 years ago to end Chinese rule. It also marks a years anniversary since the peaceful protests turned violent with 7 Tibetans killed by Chinese guards whom opened fire on the crowd.
Source: 'Tension as Tibet Protester dies', Aljazeera News website, accessed 28.2.09 http://english.aljazeera.net/news/asia-pacific/2009/02/2009228114530429333.html
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