Hunger strike continues on Tibetan New Year 2012

Wednesday 22 February 2012
Lhasa, China 93 days from now

Published: 20 Feb 2012 | By Eva HS | Last updated: 21 Feb 2012

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On the first day of the Tibetan New Year, Tibetans observe a hunger strike out of solidarity for the Tibetan victims of recent police firings and self-immolations.

In recent weeks, more Tibetans have set their bodies on fire in protest of China's occupation of Tibet, bringing the number of self-immolations to 23, according to the Central Tibetan Administration.

The celebration of Losar, the Tibetan name for New Year, predates the advent of Buddhism in Tibet. Though originally a spiritual winter ceremony, with offerings of incense meant to appease local spirits, Losar is now the most important Buddhist festival.

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Created by Eva HS
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Last modified by X11
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Location: Lhasa, China
Future locations: Location is always the same
Date: Wednesday 22 February 2012 Duration 1 day(s)
Repeats: Somewhere between February and March
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Planning: confirmed
Ended: 93 days ago

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