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Toronto Photo Essay: Hunger Strike Begins

Posted by Guest Contributor / March 25, 2008

tibet toronto hunger strikePhotos and writing by guest contributor Jon Currie.

Earlier today, Tibetan Canadians gathered in front of the Chinese Consulate in Toronto to begin a hunger strike in support of their family, friends and others native to Tibet. Recent civil dissent in Tibet has refocused the international spotlight on the region.

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Steve / March 26, 2008 at 07:37 am
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More power, love and support to those of you who are doing this!!!
FREE TIBET, NOW!!!!!
Steve / March 26, 2008 at 02:32 pm
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OK, well...Bush may be an idiot, but this was just up on MSNBC, so maybe something will happn to stem or even stop the vviolence against Tibet...I know I may be too hopeful for any real effect...but..
"BREAKING NEWS: President Bush calls Chinese President Hu to raise concerns about Tibet."

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