Canadians Warned To Avoid Tibet
Posted March 16, 2008 12:00 pm.
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On Friday, Buddhist monks protested Chinese rule over Tibet. The protests quickly turned violent, with a death toll ranging from 10 to 80 victims.
On Sunday, after two days of violence, the Canadian government warned its citizens to stay away.
A message from the Department of Foreign Affairs advises against all “non-essential” travel to Tibet. Canadians already in Tibet should avoid areas where demonstrations are taking place.
I n Lhasa, the capital, Chinese authorities are still searching for protesters (pictured). The Dalai Lama is calling for an international investigation into the crackdown.
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