socialmedian: China arrests 55 nuns of Pang-ri Nunnery for protesting

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China arrests 55 nuns of Pang-ri Nunnery for protesting

Source: TIBET/CHINA NEWS / TIBETAN TIMES NEWS/ FREE TIBET NEWS

May 18, 2008

Summary

Over 55 nuns in Kardze protested against the Chinese authorities on 14 May 2008 according to reliable information received by the Tibetan Centre for Human Rights and Democracy (TCHRD).

The protest was carried out by nuns of Pang Na Tashi Gepheling Nunnery situated in Su-ngo Township, Kardze County, (Ch: Ganzi) Kardze "TAP", Sichuan Province on 14 May 2008. The nunnery is about 2 kilometers away from the Kardze County government headquarter. Pang-ri Nunnery housed 80 nuns on regular days.

Sources say the Pang-ri nuns were deeply hurt and angered by the high-handedness of the Chinese authorities' killing, torture and arrest peaceful Tibetan protesters in many parts of Tibet. They were particularly resented by the Chinese government allegation that the Dalai Lama has masterminded the protests in Tibet. They also had a deep-seated resentment against the implementation of "Patriotic re-education" campaign forcing Tibetans to sign official documents that criticize, denounce and attack the Dalai Lama.

The Pang-ri nuns voiced their resentment against the ongoing "Pat ...Read the full article

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