China broke international law in Tibet riots-report

[cory777]

Source: Reuters

BEIJING, July 22 (Reuters) - Chinese security forces broke international law when they used disproportionate force to handle riots in Tibet two years ago, according to a report released on Thursday that quotes eyewitness accounts.

New York-based Human Rights Watch said Chinese forces "opened fire indiscriminately" on protesters in at least four cases when unrest hit Tibet in March 2008, and have conducted large-scale arbitrary arrests since and tortured suspects in detention.

At least 19 people died in the riots, which came a few months before Beijing hosted the Olympics and sparked waves of protests across Tibetan areas. Pro-Tibet groups overseas say more than 200 people were killed in a subsequent crackdown.

The government has repeatedly insisted it used minimal force. It has blamed exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama for instigating the violence, charges he strongly denies.

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[David__77]

1. If Chinese forces did use live ammunition in such a manner, I hope they are punished.

China can maintain social stability without shedding blood.

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

5. Punished? Who would punish China?

And what kind of punishment?

This is not Iran or North Korea. This is a large trading partner.

Perhaps a sternly worded statement. Would that be enough?

:hi:

[rve300]

2. China breaks lots of International laws. Are you suprised?

They are never held accountable. Hardly ever even criticized.

[cutlassmama]

3. Tibet has the Lithium. It's a struggle to control rescources. Lithium is also

why Obama met with the Dalai Lama against China's wishes.

[urbuddha]

4. From His Holiness...

‎"I pray for all of us, oppressor and friend, that together we succeed in building a better world through human understanding and love, and that in doing so we may reduce the pain and suffering of all sentient beings."
-His Holiness the Dalai Lama

[xchrom]

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