China bars foreigners from Tibet
China bars foreigners from Tibet
Foreign tourists planning to visit Tibet have been told by travel agencies that the region has been closed to outsiders until the end of March. The month marks the 50th anniversary of the escape into exile of the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. In March last year, Tibet witnessed a wave of violent anti-China protests - the worst unrest there for 20 years.
The decision came from human rights groups calling for increased security in Tibet and neighboring regions. Chinese officials said that Tibet has increased social stability and growth, and the region is still open to visitation by foreigners.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7907303.stm
Foreign tourists planning to visit Tibet have been told by travel agencies that the region has been closed to outsiders until the end of March. The month marks the 50th anniversary of the escape into exile of the Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama. In March last year, Tibet witnessed a wave of violent anti-China protests - the worst unrest there for 20 years.
The decision came from human rights groups calling for increased security in Tibet and neighboring regions. Chinese officials said that Tibet has increased social stability and growth, and the region is still open to visitation by foreigners.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7907303.stm
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