Related Post: Statement by Barack Obama on the Russian Election- The following are excerpts from Barack Obama's statement on the situation in Tibet:
"I am deeply disturbed by reports of a crackdown and arrests ordered by Chinese authorities in the wake of peaceful protests by Tibetan Buddhist monks. I condemn the use of violence to put down peaceful protests, and call on the Chinese Government to respect the basic human rights of the people of Tibet, and to account for the whereabouts of detained Buddhist monks.
"These events come on the 49th anniversary of the exile of the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhists, the Dalai Lama. They demonstrate the continuing frustration of the Tibetan people at the way in which Beijing has ruled Tibet."
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Related Post: Statement by Barack Obama on the Russian Election
Source: http://www.barackobama.com/2008/03/14/statement_of_senator_barack_ob_9.php
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