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Olympic Torch Launch Disrupted, Greece
By: maTza
Posted: Apr 7 08
Witnessed: 1498 times
Regions: China, Greece
Issues: Freedom of opinion & expression
Tags: China Olympics, Free Tibet, Human Rights in China
The lighting of the Olympic torch in the ancient Greek city of Olympia was disrupted by protestors and is thought to be the first of many disruptions to China's hosting of the Olympic Games in August.
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