Tibetans in NY Mark 2008 Uprising Anniversary

March 14^th, 2010- Despite heavy rain around 100 Tibetans and supporters held a demonstration in front of the Chinese Consulate in New York to mark the anniversary of the 2008 uprising in Tibet. The protesters called for the release of Tibetan political prisoners and for an end to China’s occupation of Tibet. Activists also collected signatures for the release of Tenzin Delek Rinpoche. The protest was organized by the 5 New York Tibetan organizations.

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