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AUDIO about SolidarityPeace/WarIndigenous posted on March 13, 2011 by stephlaw

52nd Anniversary of Tibetan National Uprising Day

A rally outside the Chinese Consulate in Vancouver

by Stephanie Law →Dominion Stories

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In 1949, the army of the People's Republic of China invaded Tibet and began a cruel and oppressive occupation that continues to this day. On March 10, 1959 the Tibetan people rose up against their oppressors, but the revolt was brutally put down. Thousands of Tibetans were killed and thousands more, including the Dalai Lama, fled into exile in India. This day is known as the Tibetan National Uprising Day and its anniversary is commemorated each year in cities around the world.

On March 10, 2011, a group of Tibetans and their supporters staged a rally and candlelight vigil outside the Chinese Consulate in Vancouver, on Granville street.

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Comments

Mon, 03/14/2011 - 00:59 — mzoghi

THANK you ...

... for covering this!!

Mon, 03/14/2011 - 01:17 — Tami Starlight

fantastic article Steph

So inspiring you covered this important event!

China, like the USA, Canada and a host of other imperialist nations need to be held accountable.

Thank you Stephanie!

Namaste/All my relations

Tami Starlight - VMC Femininja & Editorial Collective

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