Rudd raises Tibet rights issues in China
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has delivered a blunt message to China in a speech in Beijing, saying there are significant human rights problems in Tibet. “Australia, like most other countries, recognises China sovereignty over Tibet but we also believe it…
Olympic torch: Kevin Rudd warns Beijing to remove guards for Australia
Kevin Rudd, the Australian Prime Minister, warned Beijing yesterday that he would not allow Chinese officials to provide their own security for the Olympic torch when it is carried through Canberra this month. Speaking after complaints in London and Paris…
Update on Tibet Demonstrations, 7 April 2008
7 April 2008: Tawu (Ch: Daofu) County, Karze “Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture,” Sichuan Province – Tight restrictions at Ratroe nunnery Due to the protests by the nuns from Ratroe nunnery on April 2, armed forces continue to impose tight restrictions at…
Majority of Australians want Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to intervene in Tibet
Almost three quarters of Australians want Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to take a lead in bringing a lasting solution to the conflict over Tibet, a new poll shows. A Galaxy poll conducted for progressive lobby group GetUp shows 71 per…