International Campaign for Tibet: Tibet Press Watch: Spring 2008

savetibet.org - This March, the Tibetan people — steeped in the proud traditions of compassion and acceptance — rose up to confront their oppressors after decades of abuse. Violent acts were committed on both sides — Chinese immigrants were killed and Chinese shops attacked by Tibetans, and Tibetan protestors were beaten and killed by Chinese police. We condemn the violence on both sides. Perpetrators must be fairly tried. But the incidences of violence must not blur the reality that injustice must be addressed. This is our time to push for peaceful change and a true respect for rights in Tibet — and by so doing, help China grow stronger by confronting its prejudices.

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