May

12

Nepal arrests hundreds of Tibetan women

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080318-tibet-unrest-hmed-2ah2.jpgPolice detained more than 600 female Tibetan protesters, including many Buddhist nuns, on Sunday after breaking up several demonstrations against China’s recent crackdown in Tibet.

A senior police officer said the protesters were arrested for carrying the Tibetan flag and wearing head bands that read “Free Tibet.”

Activists said the protesters were arrested from around the royal palace in Kathmandu while they were gathering for a peaceful rally.

The group was stopped even before they could enter a street from an open area where they had gathered.

“Just to create what is happening in Tibet we wanted to do a silent march here, a peaceful silent march,” said Doma Tsomo, who was among the protesters. “Unfortunately even before we could start police started arresting people.”

Nepal’s police have broken up almost all anti-China protests by Tibetan exiles during the past several weeks and detained participants. Officials have said they will not allow protests that could harm Nepal’s friendly relations with neighboring China, The Associated Press reported.

The United Nations and international rights groups have criticized Nepal for using what they say is excessive force to stop the protests, AP reported. Police have beaten people with batons and dragged them through the streets while detaining them.



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