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Tibetans stage protest in Taipei

FREEDOM FIGHTERS:The latest wave of protests broke out in Tibet following the arrests of monks who were organizing an event to commemorate the 1959 uprising

By Loa Iok-sin  /  Staff Reporter

“I know how hard it must be for their families and friends, since my husband, Deng Nan-jung [鄭南榕] also fought for the freedom of speech in Taiwan through self--immolation in 1989,” she said. “Everyone who cares about human rights should show our support and concern for the nine Tibetan martyrs, as well as for their families and friends.”

A 12-hour hunger strike began right after a brief press conference in the morning, which ended with Buddhist rituals to calm the spirits at 9pm.

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