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Tibetans sentenced to death
Five Tibetans, including 21-year-old Penkyi (left) recently received death sentences for their alleged role starting fires during last year's protests in Tibet. Free Tibet is extremely concerned that the evidence against them is unsound and that legal safeguards were not met, and is demanding the sentences be reversed.
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Tawu protests over resettlement

The Tibetan Government in Exile reports that 6 women were shot in Tawu in May 2009 after a protest against resettlement.
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The threat to nomads

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China backs down over censorship

China has stepped down over its controversial 'Green Dam' internet censorship software following public outcry.
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More on web censorship

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Shocking video

Footage from Tibet shows use of brutal force against Tibetans last year. China had blocked YouTube to hide the footage.
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More news from Tibet

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Beijing academics report

A daring report by Beijing academics has criticised the failure of China's Tibet policy and handling of the 2008 uprising.
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