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December 06, 2012

China to press murder charges for inciting Tibet immolations
Beijing (AFP) Dec 5, 2012
China will charge anyone caught aiding or inciting Tibetan self-immolations with murder, state press said Wednesday, after more than 90 Tibetans set themselves alight in protest at Beijing's rule. A joint legal opinion issued by China's supreme court, top prosecution body and police said the charge of "intentional murder" should apply to anyone urging Tibetans to set themselves alight, the state-run Gannan Daily reported. Beijing regularly accuses the Dalai Lama, the Tibetan spiritual leader, of ... read more

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