Tibet poet speaks out - July 24 2008
By: aljazeeraenglish
Posted: Jul 30 08
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China, Tibet
Detention, Freedom of opinion & expression, Freedom of religion & belief
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With Beijing in the world spotlight for the Olympic games, China is leaving no stone unturned to ensure things run smoothly.
Only days out from the opening of the games, one woman has dared to speak out about what she says is a worsening situation in Tibet.
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