2001

13 July 2001 International Olympic Committee awards Beijing 2008 Games: Tibetan Freedom Movement vows to intensify opposition

Tibetans and their supporters around the world have condemned the IOC's decision to give the 2008 Olympic Games to Beijing, and vowed to intensify their opposition over the next seven years.

12 July 2001 China, IOC try to shut out human rights concerns

Two human rights advocates were briefly detained by police in Moscow this afternoon for passing out leaflets listing questions for the IOC to consider regarding Beijing's controversial bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games.

11 July 2001 Eight arrested as Tibetans demonstrate opposition to Beijing's Olympics bid

Five Tibetans and a Swiss supporter were arrested outside the Hotel Ukraine in Moscow this morning when they attempted to unfurl a banner declaring opposition to Beijing's bid to host the 2008 Olympic Games.