55 Tibetan protesters arrested

55 Tibetan protesters arrested	17.04.2008
POLICE detained at least 55 Tibetan exiles in Nepal`s capital today as they tried to stage a protest outside the Chinese embassy. "We have arrested around 55 Tibetan protesters from around the embassy," said Basanta Rajouria, a police officer at the scene. About 200 police were on duty to block protesters from reaching the embassy. The protesters were quickly bundled into police vans as they arrived shouting "Stop killing in Tibet" and "We want a free Tibet". In a sign that Nepal may be getting tougher on the pro-Tibet protests, about 115 Tibetan exiles who were arrested yesterday had not been released today. In previous protests, police have detained the protesters for several hours and then released them without charge late in the evening. "It`s a home ministry decision not to release them. They have not been charged with anything and we don`t know how long we will hold them," another senior police officer said on condition of anonymity. Nepal is home to at least 20,000 Tibetans, who began arriving in large numbers in 1959 after the Dalai Lama fled Tibet following a failed uprising against Chinese rule. Sandwiched between regional giants India and China, Nepal`s government recognises Beijing`s "One China" policy, which sees Taiwan and Tibet as inseparable parts of China. Worldwide protests erupted after China`s recent crackdown on demonstrators inside Tibet marking the anniversary of the failed uprising. Share this article Digg this Post to del.icio.us Post to Newsvine Post to Facebook Add to kwoff RSS What is this? NEWS.com.au is not responsible for the content of external sites. Today`s Top Picks `Thugs` to run with torch THE Chinese flame attendants labelled "thugs" in London will run with the Olympic torch in Australia. In depth: The Olympic torch relay Discrimination: Schools slap ban on `dad` and `hubby` $300,000 payout: Coles sued for shopping trolley injury Style: How to take good photos without being a poser Font size: +- Send this article:Print Email Search for more stories on this topic on Newstext, our news archive service. Click here Most Popular Blogs More Most Popular 1. Ex-Olympian goes into hiding 2. Toddler`s body `stuffed into couch near tip` 3. Doctors give `Tree Man` hope for future 4. Human flesh fell into my mouth - cop 5. Drunk fails to notice knife in back 6. William`s stag night flight `essential tr... 7. Kyle`s big changes to BB 8. Shark attack looks a little fishy 9. Schools boss denies `dad` and `mum` ban 10. I may never have kids, says Kylie Minogue 1. Thursday grab bag 2. The best of Bond 3. Coworkers who like assuming power 4. LIZ WALSH TV’s popularity contest 5. Midweek meltdown 6. 2020 Summit The future of Australian gove... 7. Death pollution violence it’s GOLD ... 8. Gay couples welcome at school formal 9. The most famous person with your name is&... 10. The dreaded Logie Also in Central and South Asia News Hyderabad: Court acquits Bhutto`s widower Kathmandu: Police detain 500 protesting Tibetans New Delhi : Relay leg ends, 180 arrested New Delhi: Relay route `virtually sealed off` India: 25 Tibetans arrested in Mumbai Kathmandu: 55 Tibetan protesters arrested Kuala Lumpur: Pygmy elephants `may be the last` Jakarta: Alert raised on Java volcano Video Watch this Video NOW! Breathtaking BMX Air Dance Watch some amazing stunts as competitors take to the skies in the BMX Dirt Air Dance competition. Latest videos Duran Duran Crazy sneaker collectors Flugtag Fun Yobbo literature More Video Blogroll Movie Mash Every fan has their favourite - so who is your best Bond? Jack Marx Live: Beware the Logies curse Splat!: When co-workers get drunk on power Squanderlust: Break the urge to splurge Blogocracy: How should we govern our nation? Technology: Selling Telstra didn`t fix anything Fully Chic: Jank home for fashion week Ask Bossy: Internet dating driving me mad Justin Herald: Favourite four letter word Advertisement Love & Relationships - Find a date near you on Match.com - # 1 Online Dating site Worldwide. What`s On in Wellington. Visit WellingtonNZ.com The Gold Choices Card5 star rewards program - Apply now. HSBC Premier Enjoy preferential treatment - 0.75%* off the variable home loan rate. Kick`n`off the 08 season!The Game is on! Visit the Toyota website and find a great offer. Virgin Mobile Cheap calls & text across Australia. Get a higher return Earn a high 7.88% p.a.^ on a 3 month Term Deposit with HSBCPremier. Want to be instantly better off? Find the best Health Insurance online now. Tools Receive our news feed What is RSS? Receive our email newsletter Send us your news photos Send us your story tips News on your mobile Help\| Contact Us\| Advertise with Us\| Job Opportunities\| Terms & Conditions\| Privacy Policy\| Accessibility\| Sitemap\| News Headlines from Our Partners Copyright 2008 News Limited. All times AEST (GMT +10).

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04/17/2008		Relay route `virtually sealed off`
THE Indian leg of the global Olympic torch relay has started with its short route virtually sealed off to the public by thousands of police and soldiers, reporters there say

04/17/2008		Relay leg ends, 180 arrested
Up to 180 Tibetan activists have been detained in the vicinity of the tightly guarded Olympic torch relay route in New Delhi, police and activists say

04/17/2008		Police detain 500 protesting Tibetans
MORE than 500 Tibetan exiles were detained in Nepal`s capital on Thursday as they protested outside the Chinese embassy

04/17/2008		Court acquits Bhutto`s widower
A PAKISTANI court has acquitted Asif Ali Zardari, widower of assassinated former prime minister Benazir Bhutto, in the murder of a civil servant in 1997, his lawyer says

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