The Tibetan Government-in-Exile welcomed the release of a Tibetan woman, considered one of the oldest female political prisoners in China, due to medical reasons. In a statement released on Friday, the Tibetan Government-in-Exile said that this is a positive step and could pave the way for future negotiations to resolve the Tibetan issue. This Buddhist nun, who suffers from chronic pain, arrived in the United States late Friday for medical treatment. Now 26 years old, she was arrested by Chinese police at the age of 13 for participating in protests for Tibetan independence. China occupied Tibet in 1950 with its military forces. The Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, fled to India after the failure of popular uprisings in 1959 and established his government-in-exile in northern India.
Tibetan Government-in-Exile Welcomes Release of Tibetan Prisoner
The Tibetan Government-in-Exile has welcomed the release of a Tibetan political prisoner due to medical reasons. This release is seen as a potential opening for future negotiations regarding Tibet's status. The nun, who was imprisoned since she was 13, has now arrived in the U.S. for medical treatment.
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Tibetan Government-in-Exile welcomes release of political prisoner from China for medical treatment.
- Tibetan Government-in-Exile announce Tibetan woman political prisoner
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The release of a political prisoner may signal potential shifts in negotiations over Tibetan autonomy.
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