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Protestor Dies

May 2, 2017;

Tsewang Kyab, an elderly man who led protests against Chinese mining operations in Amchok Sangchu county in Tibet has died, reportedly in connection with beatings he sustained at the hands of the police. He was severely beaten in June last year and then held, during which time he was rushed to hospital for treatment of his injuries. He was in poor health when released five days later.

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