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Hundreds of Tibetans Detained Protesting Chinese Rule

HeadlineMay 31, 2012

Hundreds of Tibetans have reportedly been detained opposing Chinese rule in Tibet’s capital of Lhasa. The protests broke out after two people set themselves on fire in protest of China earlier this week. It was said to be the first major act of protest against Chinese control in four years.

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