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Chinese Religious Restrictions in Tibet

May 27, 2020;

Chinese authorities reportedly have imposed restrictions on participation in religious events during the Buddhist festival of Saga Dawa. Tibetan parents have been warned not to permit their children to attend religious ceremonies, whilst one resident of Lhasa, Tibet, reports that “students, government workers, and persons drawing a state pension are not allowed to take part in religious events”. Those that do attend have been told they risk “severe consequences”.

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