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Restrictions During Saga Dawa

June 13, 2020;

Tibetans celebrating the holy month of Saga Dawa have been targeted by increased restrictions with one Lhasa resident stating that, “the huge presence of police and military personnel at these festivals has ruined the sacredness of the day”. Chinese security forces have been deployed around Jokhang Temple and other religious sites. Worshippers entering temples report being stopped and having their mobile phones checked by security personnel.

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